File:Original movie poster for the film Picnic.jpg

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Other promotional material: Posters, programs, billboards, ads. For critical commentary in the article Picnic (1955 film).

1. This image of a general release movie poster is being used to illustrate the article on the movie, as to critical commentary about its wide release and box office success and is used for informational or educational purposes only.
2. This image is of very low resolution.
3. It is believed this image will not devalue the ability of the copyright holder to profit from the original work.
4. No alternate, free image exists which could be used to illustrate the subject matter.