{"product_id":"the-shoemaker-and-the-elves-classic-movie-poster","title":"\"The Shoemaker and the Elves\" - Classic Movie Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and rare example of \u003cstrong\u003evintage fairy tale children's film posters\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBrothers Grimm fantasy movie advertising art\u003c\/strong\u003e, reproduced to capture the magical spirit of \u003cstrong\u003emid-century children's cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eglossy printed vintage movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shoemaker and the Elves\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed by \u003cstrong\u003eK. Gordon Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eEastman Colorscope\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a delightful piece of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic children's fairy tale film poster design\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for collectors and fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage fantasy and fairy tale film history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 GSM+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30\", 24×36\", 30×40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shoemaker and the Elves\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live-action \u003cstrong\u003efairy tale fantasy film\u003c\/strong\u003e adapted from the classic \u003cstrong\u003eBrothers Grimm story\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented by \u003cstrong\u003eK. Gordon Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e — the American distributor famous for importing and re-dubbing European fantasy films for US children's matinee audiences during the 1950s and 1960s. Filmed in \u003cstrong\u003eEastman Colorscope\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film was marketed as \"a full-length feature — live, not a cartoon!\" The hand-drawn illustrated poster — filled with energetic elves, a fairy tale village, and scenes of shoemaking magic — captures the \u003cstrong\u003eexuberant showmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003emid-century children's matinee cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eK. Gordon Murray fairy tale film posters\u003c\/strong\u003e are popular collector's items among fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage American children's cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emid-century fantasy film memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction is perfect for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBrothers Grimm film poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1950s and 1960s children's matinee memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eK. Gordon Murray movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003evintage fairy tale film posters for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a wonderful display piece for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic children's film history\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emid-century fantasy poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted with a \u003cstrong\u003eglossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e on durable \u003cstrong\u003e200 GSM paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reproduction captures the lively hand-drawn character of authentic \u003cstrong\u003emid-century American children's film promotional poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eK. Gordon Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e was a pioneering figure in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican children's cinema distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing dozens of \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean fairy tale films\u003c\/strong\u003e to US audiences through \u003cstrong\u003eSaturday matinee screenings\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 1950s and 1960s, and his releases are now recognised as a distinct and charming chapter in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican film history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources for historical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary of Congress – K. Gordon Murray children's fairy tale film distribution and movie poster archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Film Institute (AFI) – Mid-century American children's matinee cinema history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrothers Grimm Foundation – The Shoemaker and the Elves fairy tale history and adaptations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. 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