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Stunning original 1939 Australian daybill movie poster for the blockbuster film classic “Gone With the Wind” (MGM, 1939). The colorful poster pictures leading stars Clark Gable who played Rhett Butler and Vivien Leigh who played Scarlett O’Hara. This historical epic of the Old South adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel was a landmark film making Hollywood history, receiving 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture (David O. Selznick), Best Actress (Vivien Leigh) and Best Director (Victor Fleming) and Supporting Actress (Hattie McDaniel) . The film also received 5 nominations, including Best Actor (Clark Gable). Its 1939 release was shown throughout the unoccupied free world, including Australia where this wonderful poster illustrating the artwork of Armando Seguso who also illustrated the insert poster used in the United States, was used in theatres to promote the historic film. A highly valued and rare poster. 13.5 X 33, framed 24 X 43. Some chipping around frame. Professional restored. Good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.