Oklahoma 1960 Original Soviet Ussr Movie Poster For American Musical Film

  

25 ½" x 40 ½" = CM: 65 x 103. This is a Soviet film poster for the 1956 American musical Oklahoma! , which was directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

The poster is in Russian, indicating that it was used to promote the dubbed version of the film in the Soviet Union. The bold title at the bottom reads???????? (Oklahoma) in large red letters, and the text at the top mentions that this is an American musical film. Is a landmark in the history of musical theater, and this Soviet poster reflects the rare instance of American entertainment being distributed in the USSR during the Cold War.

Soviet authorities occasionally allowed the screening of foreign films, and Oklahoma! Would have been marketed as a light, entertaining musical, making it a significant cultural crossover. Please note the poster was issued in a highly limited edition and is really hard to find one. The main image is of a woman dancing, possibly representing one of the lead characters, set against a vibrant yellow and black background.

In the background, there is a silhouette of a horse-drawn carriage, suggesting the rural American setting of the film. The poster uses a simple yet bold color palette of yellow, black, and red, which was typical of Soviet design in the 1950s, creating a striking visual contrast. The poster shows visible fold marks and some wear, typical of vintage posters from this era. Despite this, the colors remain vibrant, and the main design is well-preserved, making it a valuable collector's item. He directed some of the most acclaimed films of the 20th century, spanning a variety of genres.

Zinnemann won four Academy Awards, including for "From Here to Eternity" (1953) and "A Man for All Seasons" (1966). He was also known for directing classics such as "High Noon" (1952) and Oklahoma! Zinnemann's films often focused on moral dilemmas and featured strong, complex characters, making him one of Hollywood's most respected directors. His work is appreciated by collectors of Soviet-era art for its historical and artistic significance. He was born in 1915 in Moscow into a family of musicians. His father, Karaim Iosif Savelyevich Shamash, a violinist, played at the Evpatoria Theater. Mother - Maria Shamash, pianist. As a child he showed interest in drawing.

Later, for three years, he took painting and drawing lessons from the famous artist RR Falk. After the beginning of the Great Patriotic War he was mobilized. He served in the art workshop of the Red Army House.

Title - foreman, position - artist. He worked on the design of visual agitation for parts of the front in the air defense forces, in particular, on the illustrations to the book "Memoir of Moscow", intended for the air defense units of the capital. From 1946 he worked as a poster artist in the Reklamfilm workshop. Author of about 500 movie posters, including films by A.

Heifitz ("Lady with a Dog"), M. Bondarchuk ("War and Peace") , etc. Shamash's works were exhibited at all-Union and international exhibitions. At the same time he was a journalist.

He was a member of the MOSH, the Union of Journalists and the Union of Cinematographers of the USSR. He also collaborated with the State Joint Stock Company "Intourist".

WHY YOU SHOULD OWN THIS POSTER. For collectors of vintage movie posters, especially those with a focus on international releases of American films, this poster is a rare find. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more original vintage posters and memorabilia.