Card, Lobby - "True Grit"
Object number2012.056.01
Date1969
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions22 x 14 in. (55.9 x 35.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionLobby card for the 1969 movie "True Grit." "True Grit" was written by Charles Portis. Glen Campbell co-starred in the movie. Both Portis and Campbell are Arkansas natives. The story is set in Fort Smith.Glen Campbell (1936- ) was born in Billstown, near Delight in Pike County, Arkansas. He is a country music singer, television host and actor. He is best known for his role in the 1969 movie "True Grit" and his TV variety show (1969-1971) “The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour."
Charles Portis (1933- ) was born in El Dorado, Arkansas. He is an American author best known for his 1968 novel "True Grit," which was made into films in 1969 and 2010. The 1969 version co-starred Arkansas native Glen Campbell and John Wayne. Portions of the novel and movie take place in Fort Smith, Arkansas, although neither movie adaptation was filmed in the state. Portis currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has written five novels -- "Norwood," "True Grit," "Dog of the South," "Masters of Atlantis," and "Gringos." His first novel, "Norwood," was also made into a movie and starred Campbell.
White background, red lettering, and images of the three lead actors show vertically down the middle of the poster. An image of the book that the movie is based on is in the bottom left corner. The names of the actors in red across the top of the poster. The movie was made by Paramount Pictures.
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