The Searchers (1956) Poster, US

The Searchers (1956) Poster, US

Designer: Bill Gold (1921-2018)

Unframed: 41 x 27 in. (104 x 69 cm)

This classic 1950s western was directed by the brilliant John Ford, and stars John Wayne and Natalie Wood. The film tells the story of Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran, who along with his adoptive nephew, embarks on an arduous journey in search for his niece who has been abducted by the Comanches. This film was a huge commercial and critical success, and is considered one of the greatest films of the twentieth century.