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3 sheet vintage movie poster for the 1972 animated musical film "Snoopy, Come Home!". The film is the second theatrical feature based on Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strip, following A Boy Named Charlie Brown.Film OverviewRelease Date: August 9, 1972.Director: Bill Melendez.Writer: Charles M. Schulz.Key Debut: The movie marks the first on-screen appearance of Woodstock, who is highlighted on the poster as the "newest member of the Peanuts gang".Plot SummaryThe story follows Snoopy after he receives a letter from his original owner, Lila, who is sick in the hospital. Accompanied by Woodstock, Snoopy sets out on a cross-country journey to visit her, frequently encountering "No Dogs Allowed" signs that hinder his progress. After visiting Lila, Snoopy feels a sense of loyalty and briefly decides to leave Charlie Brown to live with her permanently, leading to a series of emotional farewells with the gang. Ultimately, he returns to Charlie Brown after discovering that Lila's apartment building does not allow dogs.Unique FactsMusical Score: This was the only Peanuts film produced during composer Vince Guaraldi's lifetime that he did not score. Instead, the music and lyrics were composed by the Sherman Brothers (known for Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book) to give the film a more commercial "Disney" feel.Snoopy's Voice: It was the first time Snoopy's thoughts were fully communicated to the audience, appearing as typed text at the top of the frame.Poster Details: The bottom of the poster features several characters, including Lila and Clara (a girl who briefly captures Snoopy during his journey), alongside regulars like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Schroeder. |
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