Flesh and the Spur
Flesh and the Spur (1956)
Starring: John Agar, Marla English, Touch Connors (later known as Mike Connors)
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn Studio: American International Pictures (AIP) Australian Daybill
Printed by: Robert Burton Pty. Ltd.
Classification: For General Exhibition
Size: Approx. 13" x 30"
Poster Design Features: Vibrant dusty-rose background with dramatic monochrome foreground elements
Graphic tagline: "Raw Violence… Naked Fury…" Eye-catching image of a cowboy spur about to strike near a woman’s feet Stylised text title with bold 1950s Western typeface Dramatic composition, typical of early exploitation-Western hybrids from AIP Clean Australian printer’s mark visible at bottom edge 📽️
Film Summary: Flesh and the Spur is a gritty, low-budget Western revenge story. When a man's twin brother is murdered by an outlaw gang, he takes justice into his own hands, bringing raw fury to the wild frontier. Part of American International Pictures’ early catalogue, the film aimed to combine action, drama, and suggestive marketing for drive-in appeal.
Collector's Tip: This poster's early AIP association and bold imagery make it desirable not only to Western film collectors, but also fans of vintage drive-in movie culture and mid-century design.