I'VE GOTTA HORSE (1966) - movie poster painting (prototype)

Prototype artwork for the 1966 UK movie, I'VE GOTTA HORSE starring Billy Fury (an Elvis Presley-influenced British singer popular at the time). Prior to the go-ahead being given on a movie poster campaign, artists would submit several designs for consideration to the studio clients. This particular design was not used, but is energetic and fun. Image size of 20" x 15". The finished poster design can be seen as an additional image.

"I'VE GOTTA HORSE was Billy Fury's second hit feature film, a semi-atobiographical musical comedy that also featured Amanda Barrie, Michael Medwin, Jon Pertwee and pop bands The Gamblers and The Bachelors. It also featured Fury's own race horse, Anselmo, and several of his own dogs. Larry Parnes ,Billy Fury's manager, co-wrote the original story and co-produced ,while Kenneth Hume directed,co-produced and co-wrote the story, with musical direction by Mike Leander. This 1966 UK release was filmed on location at Great Yarmouth where Fury had just finished his summer season at the Royal Aquarium Theatre (which was used as the theatre in the film), with shooting also taking place at Shepperton Studios. The film is also known as WONDERFUL DAY."