Vintage original 27x41 in. US reissue one-sheet poster from the classic Yukon-set action/adventure western drama/romance, CALL OF THE WILD, released in 1935 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and directed by William A. Wellman. Based upon the famous story by Jack London, during the Klondike Gold Rush, a traveler purchases a dog to lead the way toward the treasure, but reconsiders his journey when he finds a jilted married woman. The cast includes Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie, Reginald Owen, Frank Conroy, Katherine DeMille, Sidney Toler, James Burke, and Charles Stevens.
This vintage original one-sheet was issued for the film's 1943 US theatrical re-release that was also handled by 20th Century-Fox. Unrestored and folded as originally issued, it is in good- condition only with multiple pinholes in the top border and some in the bottom corners; chipping on the side edge of the top right panel; an 8 in. vertical tear starting on the top edge and going into Miss Young's hair; separation along various portions of the folds; a 3.5 in. wide light horizontal water stain across the bottom border and into the background area; and some small scattered creases from handing over time. The rich color tints are fresh and vibrant without any signs of fading.
Call of the Wild was the last film produced by 20th Century Pictures and released by United Artists before the finalization of the merger of Fox Film Corporation that created 20th Century-Fox. The World Premiere was held at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles. However, the public would not accept the killing of Jack Oakie at the end, so a new ending keeping Oakie alive was filmed before national release. Clark Gable and Loretta Young had an affair during filming, which resulted in the birth of an out-of-wedlock daughter, Judy Lewis. To avoid a scandal that would have hurt both their careers, Young claimed that she went away for a while, found the girl, and adopted her. In 1994, Lewis revealed the truth (which had long been the subject of speculation because of her resemblance to both parents) in her book, "Uncommon Knowledge."