Item: ONSV9635
Original U.S. 1950 Framed Sands of Iwo Jima Vintage Film Poster 14" x 36"
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Original Item: Only One Available. Sands of Iwo Jima (Republic, 1950). Insert (14" X 36"). War. John Wayne received his first Oscar nomination for his work in this film, then was honored even further. At Grauman's Chinese Theater, he put his footprints, not in the regular cement as many Hollywood greats had done, but in black sand shipped in from Iwo Jima and mixed with the cement. Wayne's foot and fist prints remain in "the sands of Iwo Jima" on Hollywood Boulevard to this day. Here's your chance to own one of the top pieces we've ever seen on this great title. The poster may have slight edge and fold wear, creases, small tears, smudges, unobtrusive stains, and cellophane tape in the borders. Paper tape on the verso. Folded, Fine+. Frame measures 15 1/2" x 37 1/2"
Sands of Iwo Jima is a 1949 war film starring John Wayne that follows a group of United States Marines from training to the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The film, which also features John Agar, Adele Mara and Forrest Tucker, was written by Harry Brown and James Edward Grant, and directed by Allan Dwan. The picture was a Republic Pictures production.
Sands of Iwo Jima was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (John Wayne), Best Film Editing, Best Sound Recording (Daniel J. Bloomberg) and Best Writing, Motion Picture Story.
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