Hereditary Burden 1913 German 2 Panel

This is a German 2 panel poster (59" X 85.5") for the 1913 silent film Erblich Belastet which translates from German to Hereditary Burden.
This country-of-origin poster provides a striking glimpse into the drama of the film, which follows a man struggling with the stigma of being the son of a convicted murderer. The film represents one of the earliest writing and directing efforts by the prolific German filmmaker Harry Piel. Created when Piel was in his early twenties, it predates his extensive career of over 100 films before his retirement in the 1950s.

Stone litho.