1979 Vintage Movie Poster for 1941
By: David McMacken
Date: 1979 (copyright) Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 41 x 27 inches (104 x 68.5 cm)
A Comedy Spectacular!
This is an original vintage poster for the 1979 comedy 1941, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Lee, and Tim Matheson to name a few. The plot is loosely based on what has come to be known as the Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942, as well as the bombardment of the Ellwood oil refinery, near Santa Barbara, by a Japanese submarine.
The artwork for this poster was created by David McMacken, who spent over 50 years working as a graphic designer and illustrator for music, film, advertising, games, and books. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music; producing album art and tour posters for artists such as AC/DC, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Cat Stevens and Frank Zappa.
This poster is identified as One Sheet '1941' - D in the lower right.
Condition: This original poster is in A condition, professionally linen backed for preservation and presentation purposes. Any short edge tears have been closed and reinforced and any distress to the paper from original folds have been touched up to offer a exceptional eye-appeal.
Inventory #92061
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