The Story of David (1961) - movie poster painting (prototype)

A prototype painting used as the basis for the quad movie poster of the 1961 sword-and-sandal historical yarn starring Jeff Chandler in one of his last roles. The movie was retitled, 'A Story of David' and this prototype design served as the basis for the finished poster art which tightened up the detail and carried the revised title lettering. Very close to the finished artwork.

"Renowned for his courageous deeds as a youth when he slew Goliath, David (Jeff Chandler) inadvertently incurs the wrath of King Saul (Basil Sydney), who is jealous of the hero's popularity. In order to provide peace of mind for the Israelite king, Saul's scheming counselor, Doeg (Peter Arne), encourages the ruler to have David killed. David, aided by his friend Jonathan (David Knight), who is Saul's own son, attempts to survive without overtly clashing with his own people."