{"product_id":"print-ad-snake-pit-film-1948-olivia-de-haviland-full-magazine-page-10-5x13-5","title":"Snake Pit Film Olivia de Havilland 1948 Print Ad Magazine Page 10.5 x 13.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eThis 1948 print advertisement promotes the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture The Snake Pit starring Olivia de Havilland, one of the most critically discussed American films addressing mental health institutions during the postwar era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eReleased in 1948, The Snake Pit was adapted from Mary Jane Ward’s semi-autobiographical novel and directed by Anatole Litvak. The film became notable for its dramatic portrayal of psychiatric treatment and institutional conditions, arriving at a moment when American society was beginning to reconsider public attitudes toward mental illness. Olivia de Havilland’s performance as a woman committed to a state hospital received widespread acclaim and contributed to broader public discussion about mental health reform in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eThe advertisement features a striking red field design with prominent review quotations praising the film’s realism and emotional intensity. The central black title block displays the film name The Snake Pit beneath the name Olivia de Havilland, while additional credits for actors Mark Stevens and Leo Genn appear below. The composition emphasizes bold typography and critical endorsements, a common promotional approach for prestige film advertising during the late 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52982722625720,"sku":"20250308hj H6","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_c20b9bd6-96c4-43e8-89ec-fae2a8f6949f.jpg?v=1773103592","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/print-ad-snake-pit-film-1948-olivia-de-haviland-full-magazine-page-10-5x13-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}