Poster, Movie - "Gone With the Wind"

 
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Poster, Movie - "Gone With the Wind"
Poster, Gone With the Wind
Poster, Gone With the Wind

Poster, Movie - "Gone With the Wind"

Object number2012.089.06
Date1939
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions79 3/4 x 41 in. (202.6 x 104.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionThree-sheet poster from the movie "Gone With the Wind." A portion of the opening scene was filmed at the Old Mill in North Little Rock. Marianna, Arkansas native Oscar Polk also co-starred as Pork.

    Oscar Polk, born in Marianna, Arkansas December 25, 1899, was a film and stage actor. He was best known for his role portraying a servant named “Pork” in the iconic film “Gone with the Wind.” He appeared in 15 plays and 10 films. Polk died January 4, 1949 in New York.

    Poster from the movie "Gone With the Wind." Part of the opening scene of the movie was filmed at the Old Mill in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition, one of the co-stars was Arkansas native Oscar Polk. This is the classic and best known poster for the iconic film. The poster has a red and orange background with white print. The featured image shows Rhett holding Scarlett with Atlanta burning in the background.
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