Original French One Panel Poster (47×63) for Jean Cocteau’s visual masterpiece, LA BELLE ET LA BETE (1946) starring Jean Marais and Josette Day. This wonderfully surrealistic film, full of magic and enchantment, marvels the senses with novel cinematography by Henri Alekan , fascinating sets that were patterned after illustrations by the famous French artist Gustave Dore, and a lovely score by Georges Auric. The film was made despite limited funds, accidents, and even Cocteau’s severe illness, which required his hospitalization. LA BELLE ET LA BETE is not only one of the most fabulous and famous French film posters, it is one of the best film posters ever made worldwide. Our example is indeed a very fine example with the most minor of issues. This is a poster that may be displayed in any setting spectacularly.