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Film poster: Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood
Print by Frans Bosen, 1925.
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
 

Bold in both design and ambition, the 1922 film Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood and its promotional poster reflect a shared emphasis on spectacle and star power. The poster’s, with Robin in a defiant, exaggerated pose, vivid colours, and stylised backdrop align closely with the film’s large-scale sets, elaborate costumes, and Fairbanks’ characteristically athletic performance. As one of the first major Hollywood productions to adapt the Robin Hood legend with such scope, the film signalled a shift towards more expansive, visually driven storytelling. The artwork channels that intent, presenting Fairbanks as a larger-than-life figure in both narrative and marketing.