BLAZING SADDLES (1974) Movie Poster, Internation One Sheet, Mel Brooks
Size US One Sheet Pre '85 (27" x 41")
BLAZING SADDLES (1974) Movie Poster, International One Sheet, Starring Mel Brooks, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman & Madeline Kahn, is Directed by Mel Brooks is in Very Fine Condition. ...
BLAZING SADDLES (1974) Movie Poster, International One Sheet, Starring Mel Brooks, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman & Madeline Kahn, is Directed by Mel Brooks is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine, folded as issued, staple holes in each corner and on the sides, cross fold wear on bottom which has taken a small amount of ink, has minor handling wear otherwise its in excellent condition. This authentic International One Sheet movie poster was produced for the film's original theatrical release in 1974. As was standard practice during the era, the poster was folded as issued for distribution to cinemas. Despite the noted signs of use, it presents exceptionally well and remains an excellent example of original 1970s cinema memorabilia. This genuine theatrical poster is highly sought after by collectors of Mel Brooks films, comedy classics and original movie posters from Hollywood's golden era of satire.
Movie Synopsis
Blazing Saddles (1974) is one of the greatest comedy films ever made and remains a landmark achievement in cinematic satire. Directed by Mel Brooks, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Norman Steinberg, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor and Alan Uger, the film brilliantly parodies the classic American Western while simultaneously tackling prejudice, stereotypes and political corruption through fearless comedy.
The story centres on Bart (Cleavon Little), a clever and charismatic Black railroad worker who is unexpectedly appointed sheriff of the small frontier town of Rock Ridge. The appointment is part of a corrupt scheme orchestrated by the villainous Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman), who hopes the townspeople will reject Bart, allowing Lamarr to seize the valuable land for a planned railroad expansion.
Instead of fleeing, Bart wins over the suspicious townsfolk through intelligence, courage and wit. Along the way he forms an unlikely friendship with the legendary gunslinger Jim, the Waco Kid (Gene Wilder), an ageing alcoholic with lightning-fast reflexes and a mysterious past. Together, the pair devise increasingly outrageous plans to save Rock Ridge from Lamarr's gang of hired outlaws.
The film features an unforgettable supporting cast including Madeline Kahn as the glamorous German singer Lili Von Shtupp, Slim Pickens, Alex Karras, David Huddleston and Liam Dunn. Every performance contributes to the film's rapid-fire humour, filled with visual gags, clever wordplay, musical numbers and countless references to classic Hollywood Westerns.
Blazing Saddles became famous for pushing the boundaries of comedy. Mel Brooks intentionally challenged conventions by exposing racism through absurdity, using satire to ridicule ignorance rather than reinforce it. Although controversial upon release, the film has since become widely recognised as one of the smartest and most influential comedies ever produced. Its fearless approach continues to spark discussion decades later, demonstrating how humour can be used to confront serious social issues.
One of the film's most legendary sequences occurs during the climactic battle, where the action literally breaks through the walls of the Western set and spills onto neighbouring Hollywood sound stages. This innovative finale completely shattered the "fourth wall" and remains one of the most inventive endings in comedy film history.
Produced by Warner Bros., Blazing Saddles was both a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1974. It received three Academy Award nominations, including nominations for Madeline Kahn, Best Film Editing and Best Original Song for the unforgettable "Blazing Saddles". Over the decades it has consistently appeared on lists of the greatest comedy films ever made and remains one of Mel Brooks' defining masterpieces.
This authentic International One Sheet movie poster celebrates the original theatrical release of this enduring comedy classic. Original posters from 1974 have become increasingly collectible, particularly for landmark films directed by Mel Brooks. Whether you're a fan of classic comedy, Western parodies, Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little or vintage Hollywood memorabilia, this genuine theatrical poster represents an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of cinema history. It is an outstanding display item for any home theatre, entertainment room or serious original movie poster collection.
To find out more about Blazing Saddles (1974) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes.
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.