{"product_id":"vintage-1978-mel-brooks-blazing-saddles-newspaper-advertising-proof-framed-13-5-x-19-5","title":"Vintage 1978 Mel Brooks “Blazing Saddles” Newspaper Advertising Proof – Framed – 13.5\" x 19.5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFantastic vintage \u003cstrong\u003eBlazing Saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e advertising piece featuring artwork for Mel Brooks’ classic Western comedy.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis appears to be a \u003cstrong\u003e1978 newspaper\/theatre advertising proof or promotional layout\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“LAST 7 DAYS OF THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“LAST DAY OF THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT OF THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the sheet is printed \u003cstrong\u003e9\/20\/78\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a particularly interesting piece of late-1970s movie advertising ephemera. \u003cem\u003eBlazing Saddles\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm: \u003cstrong\u003eBlazing Saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirector: \u003cstrong\u003eMel Brooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStars include:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleavon Little\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGene Wilder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvey Korman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadeline Kahn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim Pickens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarner Bros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted date: \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage theatre \/ newspaper advertising material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple promotional advertisement layouts on one sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-and-white artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally framed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate framed size: \u003cstrong\u003e13.5\" x 19.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent movie, comedy and Mel Brooks collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage display condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black frame shows light surface wear from display and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45699968335958,"sku":"JM 461","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260904_164423.jpg?v=1788625001","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-1978-mel-brooks-blazing-saddles-newspaper-advertising-proof-framed-13-5-x-19-5","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}