An exceptional piece of cinema scripophily dedicated to a great name in French cinema: Léon Poirier (1884-1968), filmmaker and writer, director of iconic films such as "Verdun, visions d'histoire" (1928), "La Croisière noire" (1926), and "L'Appel du silence". Fully paid-up bearer share of five hundred francs of the Société Anonyme des Films Léon Poirier, capital 3,350,000 francs divided into 6,700 shares of 500 francs. Head office at 40 rue Vignon, Paris (9th arr.). Issued in Paris on 1 January 1930, number 6015.

Established under articles of association filed on 19 July 1927 with Maître Robert Letulle, notary in Paris. Amended by the Extraordinary General Meetings of 1 March and 27 December 1929. Notice of authorization in the Journal Officiel of 10 January 1930.

The certificate, printed in blue on cream paper by Les Presses Universitaires de France in Paris, features an elegant Art Deco border with stylized daisy and flourish motifs. Two original handwritten signatures of directors. Apparent condition: very good to superb, firm paper, dense blue ink.

A flagship piece for cinema collectors, owing to the very name of Léon Poirier, a recognized director — a nominative piece linked to an auteur. Not to be missed for a film-enthusiast collection.