Vintage 1978 Mel Brooks “Blazing Saddles” Newspaper Advertising Proof – Framed – 13.5" x 19.5"

Fantastic vintage Blazing Saddles advertising piece featuring artwork for Mel Brooks’ classic Western comedy.

This appears to be a 1978 newspaper/theatre advertising proof or promotional layout, rather than a standard commercial movie poster. The sheet includes several ad configurations intended for theatres to promote the film during its later theatrical run, including:

“LAST 7 DAYS OF THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE”
“LAST DAY OF THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE”
“SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT OF THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE”

The bottom of the sheet is printed 9/20/78, making this a particularly interesting piece of late-1970s movie advertising ephemera. Blazing Saddles originally opened in 1974 and continued to receive theatrical reissues through the decade. Contemporary records confirm the movie was still playing in theatres during 1978.

Details

• Film: Blazing Saddles
• Director: Mel Brooks
• Stars include:
  • Cleavon Little
  • Gene Wilder
  • Harvey Korman
  • Madeline Kahn
  • Slim Pickens
• Warner Bros.
• Printed date: September 20, 1978
• Vintage theatre / newspaper advertising material
• Multiple promotional advertisement layouts on one sheet
• Black-and-white artwork
• Professionally framed
• Black frame
• Glass front
• Approximate framed size: 13.5" x 19.5"
• Excellent movie, comedy and Mel Brooks collectible

Condition

Good vintage display condition overall.

The advertising sheet presents well behind glass with clear graphics and lettering. There may be some light age-related toning and minor handling wear consistent with original paper advertising material of this age.

The black frame shows light surface wear from display and handling.

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Pickup and Shipping Information

Local pickup in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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