# THE DIVINE MR. J / THE THORN 1974 Original Movie Poster 27x41 SS Rolled Bette Midler Film Debut (R)

# **THE DIVINE MR. J / THE THORN (1974)**

## **Original Single-Sided Rolled Movie Poster**

**Film:** The Divine Mr. J / The Thorn  
**Starring:** John Hassberger, Bette Midler, John Greenberg, James Harrison, Fred LaBour  
**Studio:** National Entertainment. The film was originally released as _The Thorn_ and later marketed in 1974 as _The Divine Mr. J_ to capitalize on Bette Midler’s rising fame.

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## **Item Details**

**Title:** The Divine Mr. J / The Thorn

**Year:** 1974

**Type:** Original Theatrical Release Poster

**Rating:** (R)

**Format:** Single-Sided (SS)

**Condition:** Rolled (not folded)

**Size:** 27" x 41" (standard U.S. one-sheet)

This is an authentic theatrical poster produced for cinema display during the film’s **1974 U.S. release campaign** under the title **The Divine Mr. J**. The film itself originated earlier as **The Thorn**, a 1971 religious satire directed by Peter Alexander, and was re-promoted in 1974.

This poster is especially notable because it ties to **Bette Midler’s film debut**. Multiple poster-market references specifically connect the one-sheet to Midler’s early appearance and the alternate-title release history.

Single-sided posters are printed on one side only and were commonly used for theatrical and promotional display purposes prior to the widespread use of double-sided lightbox formats. Collector-market references also document this title as a **27" x 41"** U.S. one-sheet.

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## **Genre**

Comedy  
Satire  
Cult Film

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## **Condition**

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All photos show the **exact item you will receive**.

Please review the images carefully and determine condition based on the photos provided.

Vintage posters may show typical signs of age such as **minor edge wear, light creasing, or handling marks**, which are common for theatrical materials.

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## **Shipping**

Your poster will be **carefully rolled in protective plastic and shipped in a sturdy poster tube** to ensure safe delivery.

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## Details

- **Price:** 69.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Joe's Geek Valt
- **Type:** Movie Poster
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