Original Vintage Wartime WWII era Aviation Movie Poster
20,000 Men a Year
Take flight into Hollywood’s Golden Age with this original vintage movie poster for 20,000 Men a Year. Its bold title evokes the ambition and excitement of early aviation, making it an appealing addition for classic film collectors and aviation enthusiasts alike. A distinctive piece of prewar movie advertising with a memorable place in any vintage poster collection.
Striking aviation artwork gives this original 1939 poster extraordinary display appeal. Propeller aircraft sweep across a golden sky above bold red lettering, dramatic star portraits, and a procession of aspiring aviators. Created as World War II began in Europe, its imagery captures the era’s growing emphasis on aviation and pilot training. A compelling collectible for vintage movie poster enthusiasts and aviation history collectors alike, not to mention a vintage decor aficionado's dream piece!
Condition: Very good. Has been professionally linen backed. Retains some age related vintage toning.
*Note: We have had a couple of this vintage poster over the years, but none of them survived with such spectacular bright colors as this gem! When this poster does rarely surface on the market it has usually suffered from faded colors.
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20,000 Men a Year (20th Century Fox, 1939). Fine on Linen. One Sheet (27.25" X 41")
Starring Randolph Scott, Preston Foster, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Healy, Robert Shaw, George Ernest, Jane Darwell, Kane Richmond, Max 'Slapsie Maxie' Rosenbloom, Douglas Wood, Victor Sen Yung, Paul Stanton, Tom Seidel, Edward Gargan, Harry Tyler, and Sidney Miller. Directed by Alfred E. Green.
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