Original Republic Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the William Beaudine musical comedy, CUBAN FIREBALL (1951) starring Estelita Rodriguez, Warren Douglas, Mimi Aguglia, and Leon Belasco. Pretty Cuban-born entertainer Estelita Rodriguez began a show business career at age nine. She was signed early on to an MGM contract, but made no films for MGM. Later she caught the attention of Herbert J. Yates at Republic and was signed to a five year contact there. Her life was characterized by personal upheaval and a tempestuous marriage to actor Grant Withers. Screenwriter Charles Roberts, who had guided the career of another stormy player, Lupe Velez, fashioned this film for Rodriguez. She began calling herself simply Estelita, but her career never really took off. She died in Los Angeles in 1967. MovieArt has several copies of this one sheet and also at least one three sheet. Please inquire as to condition. This copy is good condition only. This poster is a theater-used copy, with some distresses and small holes and pinholes. This poster would linen-back nicely; ask us about restoration services.
