Everyday, come rain or shine or internet tubes breaking, Film School Rejects showcases a trailer from the past.

Today’s trailer must have been something magical to the movie fans of 1972. Those who stared in wonder at it maybe didn’t even realize that they were witnessing the marketing for one of the greatest films of all time.

A seasoned actor with cotton wool shoved in his cheeks, an aging empire, and a reluctant son sought after to take over the family business.

Think you know what it is? Check out the trailer after the jump.

You could check out more VTOTD’s by clicking here if this weren’t the first day we’ve run the feature