1945 Today Is Free Movie Day Buy Victory Bonds Motion Picture Campaign WWII

Date: 1945Artist: Unknown Size (in): 41" x 27"Size (cm): 104.1 x 68.6Condition: A-Linen backed: NoThis rare vintage original poster was issued by the War Activities Committee of the Motion Picture Industry to support the Victory Loan Drive which was the eighth and final war bond loan drive running in October and November 1945. This poster was designed for use in movie theaters and advertises the National Free Movie Day promotion in which moviegoers could get a free movie ticket with the purchase of a Victory Bond. The lower margin indicates “War Activities Committee, Motion Picture Industry – in cooperation with the War Finance Committee United States Treasury Department.”The War Activities Committee of the Motion Picture Industry produced short propaganda films, organized war bond drives at movie theaters and helped to make movie stars available for various campaigns in support of the war effort.This vintage original poster has no tape or pinholes and looks unused. The poster is folde