Vintage original 30 x 40 in. British quad poster for the 1960s British historic drama biopic, THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE, released in the UK in 1960 by Eros Films and directed by Ken Hughes. A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it. Printed for the film's original theatrical release in the UK, the colorful design features a large close shot of Peter Finch as Oscar Wilde. Folded as originally issued, it is unrestored in fine+ condition as shown. The producers, Irving Allen and Albert R. Broccoli took a chance and financed the film themselves. The film dealt with Oscar Wilde's homosexuality, so very few theaters would play the film. It almost put the producers to bankruptcy, and broke up the partnership between them, but in Europe it was a great artistic success and won several foreign awards. This also ended Warwick Films - Broccoli's falling out with Allen (which also included optioning the rights to the Ian Fleming's James Bond novels) and resulted in the establishment of Eon Productions where he partnered with Harry Saltzman (who held the option rights) - the result was a successful franchise (James Bond) which has lasted for over 50 years.