The Devils Hairpin
Name/Title
The Devils HairpinEntry/Object ID
2025.7.170Scope and Content
This poster for The Devil’s Hairpin (1957) blends mid‑century Hollywood melodrama with the spectacle of open‑road racing, using a vivid, chaotic illustration of cars crashing and airborne to signal the film’s high‑risk emotional stakes. The bold red title block anchors the composition, while the black‑and‑white inset of Cornel Wilde and Jean Wallace in an intimate moment reminds viewers that the story mixes romance and rivalry as much as motorsport action. VistaVision and Technicolor branding emphasize the film’s premium production values, and the credit block highlights Wilde’s dual role as both star and director, a selling point in the era’s marketing.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters