{"product_id":"tom-thumb-george-pal-classic-movie-poster","title":"\"Tom Thumb\" (1958) - Classic Movie Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and imaginative example of \u003cstrong\u003elate 1950s MGM fantasy musical film posters\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Pal production advertising art\u003c\/strong\u003e, reproduced to capture the whimsical spirit of this \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award-winning fantasy film\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eglossy printed vintage movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eMGM 1958 George Pal Production Tom Thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring \u003cstrong\u003eRuss Tamblyn, Alan Young, Terry-Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Sellers\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a delightful piece of \u003cstrong\u003elate 1950s Hollywood fantasy film poster design\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\u003eTom Thumb (1958)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Pal Production for MGM\u003c\/strong\u003e, directed by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Pal\u003c\/strong\u003e himself, with a screenplay by \u003cstrong\u003eLadislas Fodor\u003c\/strong\u003e based on a story from the pen of the \u003cstrong\u003eBrothers Grimm\u003c\/strong\u003e, photographed in \u003cstrong\u003eEastman Color\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film starred \u003cstrong\u003eRuss Tamblyn\u003c\/strong\u003e as Tom alongside \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Young, Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, Jessie Matthews, June Thorburn, Bernard Miles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe Puppetoons\u003c\/strong\u003e with the voice of \u003cstrong\u003eStan Freberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, with songs by \u003cstrong\u003ePeggy Lee, Fred Spielman, Janice Torre\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKermit Goell\u003c\/strong\u003e. The elegant poster — depicting Tom standing joyfully on a giant outstretched hand — won the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award for Best Special Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e. Presented as \"it's colorsome!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Pal production film posters\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elate 1950s MGM fantasy musical posters\u003c\/strong\u003e are treasured pieces of \u003cstrong\u003especial effects cinema history\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction is perfect for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Pal film memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Sellers early career film posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTerry-Thomas British comedy film art\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eclassic 1950s MGM fantasy musical posters for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a wonderful display piece for fans of \u003cstrong\u003egolden age Hollywood fantasy and special effects cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e and lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eBrothers Grimm film adaptations\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 warm illustrated elegance of authentic \u003cstrong\u003elate 1950s MGM film promotional poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eTom Thumb (1958)\u003c\/strong\u003e won the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award for Best Special Visual Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Pal\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Hollywood's most innovative fantasy film producers — used the film to showcase the \u003cstrong\u003ePuppetoons\u003c\/strong\u003e animation technique he had developed, creating a delightful blend of \u003cstrong\u003elive action and stop-motion animation\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains a landmark of \u003cstrong\u003e1950s Hollywood fantasy filmmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources for historical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMGM \/ Warner Bros. archive – Tom Thumb (1958) production and promotional poster records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Tom Thumb Academy Award for Special Effects and film history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary of Congress – Late 1950s MGM fantasy film movie poster and George Pal production advertising archive\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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