#1950s
In the 1950s, Egypt's cinema industry was the third largest in the world. Dubbed as 'the Golden Age' of cinema, films that came out of prominent Egyptian writers and directors were seen worldwide, offering an Egyptian twist to the famous Hollywood and European films. In that era, film posters were a serious business. Instead of depending on graphic design and professional cameras, artists used their imagination and creative skill to paint the poster by hand. Artists like Hassan Mahzar Gassour…
