The Wizard of Oz
Original Vintage Movie Poster INSERT (14x36")
Starring - Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley,
Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, Margaret Hamilton
Directed by Victor Fleming
You know the story, you know all the characters, you know the magical experience this timeless classic exudes. And, you know 2014 is the 75th Anniversary of the most iconic and celebrated film ever created in Hollywood history.   And, it gets even better. Of all the movie posters ever produced to promote the three theatrical releases of "The Wizard of OZ" (1939, 1949, 1955) , this is arguably the BEST poster of them all! The graphics, colors are simply extraordinary with in particular, full body images of the main characters along the "Yellow Brick Road" with some of the most memorable scenes in the background. . We acquired one of these inserts about five years ago and have been eager to find another within our endless treasure hunts..  And, here is this OZ masterpiece!.Â
Extremely
RARE ORIGINAL Wizard of Oz insert from the 1949 re-release.  The graphics on this are Stunning! About the best of any Oz
poster!Â
This Oz treasure is completely UN-Restored, in Original excellent condition with exceptionally
bright colors, NOT faded like most we have seen.. . The only very minor
issues are two small vintage tape stains in the upper and left hand
border. And a very small chip from the bottom left border
corner.  Now, auctions houses and dealers will usually send off a
poster to touch up the stains.  However, I actually find vintage
tape stains appealing as it not only adds a touch of vintage to the poster but
also confirms the poster is several decades old. Particularly, when they
are in an insignificant area like the border, not affecting the image area at
all.. As a long time collector told me
about 25 years ago, one way to confirm authenticity on photos and posters are
the vintage tape stains which take several decades to produce that sepia brown
color.   But, if you prefer not to have the vintage tape marks,
they would not show anyway after framing. Or it could be easily touched
up by a professional restorer very inexpensively. But we prefer the originality of what one would
expect from a 65 year old poster. Many
collectors get suspicious when they DON’T see the natural processes of aging in
a valuable antique or collectible.
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The Wizard of Oz (MGM, R-1949). Insert (14" X 36"). MGM's enduring classic was filmed in 1939 for an estimated
budget of some 2.75 million dollars. This was one of the most
costly films ever made. This
poster presents a great image of Judy Garland and her three friends
as well as wonderful scenes from the film.
This tale of a fantastical journey through a land of magic and wonder has charmed audiences for generations. Full of vibrant colors, this insert is from the film's 1949 re-release and features one of the most engaging casts of characters ever assembled with Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, and Jack Haley. An essential item for fans of classic cinema!
Note: Cvtreasures stamp not on original