{"product_id":"mash-1970-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-20th-century-advertisement","title":"MASH (1970) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill 20th Century Advertisement","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASH (1970) Movie Poster, Daybill, Original Vintage 20th Century Advertisement, RARE, Starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Directed by Robert Altman is in Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This original, vintage, unrestored Daybill Movie Poster with vibrant colours and a clean presentation is in Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster shows paper loss on all corners, a small hole on the left hand side bottom and some tape residue on the bottom of the poster. Despite these signs of age and use, the poster still presents well and retains strong colour and visual appeal. This authentic \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Daybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e was originally printed for theatrical promotion and represents a genuine piece of \u003cstrong\u003e1970s cinema advertising\u003c\/strong\u003e. Australian Daybill posters are well known among collectors for their unique dimensions and limited distribution to cinemas, making them highly collectible pieces of \u003cstrong\u003evintage film memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Posters for influential films such as \u003cstrong\u003eMASH\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly desirable due to the movie’s cultural impact and enduring reputation as one of the most important satirical films of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASH (1970)\u003c\/strong\u003e, directed by the legendary filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Altman\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a groundbreaking \u003cstrong\u003esatirical war comedy\u003c\/strong\u003e that redefined the genre and became one of the most influential films of the early 1970s. Based on the novel \u003cem\u003eMASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Hooker\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film follows the experiences of a group of irreverent surgeons stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the \u003cstrong\u003eKorean War\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the setting is the 1950s conflict in Korea, the film’s sharp humour and anti-authoritarian tone resonated strongly with audiences during the Vietnam War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story centres on the antics of two highly skilled but rebellious surgeons, \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Benjamin “Hawkeye” Pierce\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by \u003cstrong\u003eDonald Sutherland\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain “Trapper” John McIntyre\u003c\/strong\u003e, portrayed by \u003cstrong\u003eElliott Gould\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both men are brilliant doctors who save countless lives in the operating theatre, but outside the surgical tent they maintain a mischievous and irreverent attitude toward military authority and discipline. Their sense of humour becomes a coping mechanism for dealing with the grim realities of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the film, Hawkeye and Trapper pull elaborate pranks and challenge the rigid structure of military life, often clashing with the strict and self-righteous head nurse \u003cstrong\u003eMajor Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by \u003cstrong\u003eSally Kellerman\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose performance earned her an \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their antics bring both chaos and comic relief to the camp, highlighting the absurdity of life within the military bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirector \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Altman\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced an innovative filmmaking style with overlapping dialogue, improvisational performances, and a loose narrative structure that captured the unpredictable rhythm of life in the field hospital. This approach helped give the film a naturalistic and chaotic energy that set it apart from traditional Hollywood productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASH\u003c\/strong\u003e became a major critical and commercial success upon its release. It won the \u003cstrong\u003ePalme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e and received several Academy Award nominations, ultimately winning the \u003cstrong\u003eOscar for Best Adapted Screenplay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film’s success later inspired the hugely popular television series of the same name, which ran for over a decade and introduced the story to an even wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eMASH (1970)\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as a classic of American cinema and a defining example of satirical filmmaking. Its blend of dark humour, memorable characters, and bold direction helped change the tone of Hollywood storytelling during the New Hollywood era. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e and fans of influential cinema history, original theatrical posters from this film’s release remain highly sought-after pieces of \u003cstrong\u003evintage film memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"MASH (1970) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0066026\/\"\u003eTo find out more about MASH (1970) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage 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).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40933227036736,"sku":"MASH-70-ADVDB-RLD","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/Mash_1970_Advertisementdaybill20thCenturyFox_5959cba4-ffc5-41e0-a8e3-54bc2d7158d9.webp?v=1773725322","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/mash-1970-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-20th-century-advertisement","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}