Banner, Movie - "True Grit"
Object number2012.053.01
Date1969
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions24 x 82 in. (61 x 208.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionMovie banner from the 1969 film version of "True Grit." The film is based on the novel of the same name written by Charles Portis. Glen Campbell co-starred with John Wayne. Both Portis and Campbell are Arkansas natives. The story is set in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The film was remade in 2010.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.
Black, white, and red background colors with black and white images of the actors. Red on the left side of the banner, black on the right.
Status
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