Reproduction Poster, Movie - "Belle Starr, The Bandit Queen"
Object number2009.027.01
MediumPaper, Ink
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionReproduction movie poster, "Belle Starr, The Bandit Queen" starring Gene Tierney and Randolph Scott.The setting is the Civil War and its aftermath. Belle's family has lost their land to Yankees. She marries Confederate guerilla leader Sam Starr and they continue activities against exploiters until she is shot riding to alert Sam to a trap. Highly romanticized and little connection with history.
Status
Not on view
