Author Topic: Pictures of posters in action (Read 305378 times)

paul waines · « **Reply #500 on:** October 30, 2015, 08:29:53 AM »

It sure does Matt, also Quads didn't go horizontal until around 35/6 so it's right on the change over time...

I'll have a close look as I've jus seen this.

paul waines · « **Reply #501 on:** October 30, 2015, 08:31:30 AM »

Could be a half sheet looking at it. Size looks off for a DC.

Either way, they have his hands the wrong way round...

Harry Caul · « **Reply #502 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:24:49 AM »

Yeah, I was also thinking half sheet... but I thought those only showed up post-war. Then again, I guess there is no guarantee this image is from the UK anyway.

paul waines · « **Reply #503 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:24:09 PM »

shame it wasn't sharper when zooming in..

erik1925 · « **Reply #504 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:29:22 PM »

Quote from: Harry Caul on October 30, 2015, 09:24:49 AM

Yeah, I was also thinking half sheet... but I thought those only showed up post-war. Then again, I guess there is no guarantee this image is from the UK anyway.

Very true.

Tho I was going on the fact that the film was not released with the Orlac title here in the US, but was across the Pond.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #505 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:58:09 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on October 30, 2015, 12:29:22 PM

Very true.

Tho I was going on the fact that the film was not released with the Orlac title here in the US, but was across the Pond.

I think you are probably correct, its just that we don't know for certain.

paul waines · « **Reply #506 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:08:57 PM »

If I could get a better view of those radiator's I'd be able to tell you, me being a Plumber an all...

erik1925 · « **Reply #507 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:15:06 PM »

Are the gents' b/w pics on either side a possible clue as to overall location?

The one on the left reminds me a bit of Ronald Colman, but I don't think it's him.

I will see if i can find a better snap, too.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #508 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:27:16 PM »

A little bigger... not sure it has any extra detail though.

erik1925 · « **Reply #509 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:30:09 PM »

In looking closely, again, i think this display is set up in a side, curved niche of the lobby, and it is either a window (or possible other artistic element) behind Lorre's head.

The head cut out would be amazing to see (and have of course, too)

monocle · « **Reply #510 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:04:18 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on October 29, 2015, 11:02:56 PM

Nick, do you know the Dominion Theatre in Tottenham Court Road?

Never got to go to the pictures in London I'm afraid, although the Dominion is pretty famous. I do however recall visiting the 'Cartoon Cinema' which was adjacent to one of the platforms of London's Victoria Railway Station.

Thanks to Ken Roe.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1248/

Alas, this cinema was demolished and is no longer with us!

erik1925 · « **Reply #511 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:09:30 PM »

That is art deco at its finest!

Beautiful entrance and building, Nick.

Ari · « **Reply #512 on:** November 06, 2015, 08:09:18 PM »

here's an interesting Trifecta

kinda surprised with the display.

Anyway, "enjoy"

and just posters

and...

jedgerley · « **Reply #513 on:** November 06, 2015, 08:14:42 PM »

Ari did you get some fries at Lord of the Fries?

erik1925 · « **Reply #514 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:30:59 PM »

Looks like a set of 'tongue in cheek' (and maybe some other places) kinda posters.

Cool trifecta, Ari.

erik1925 · « **Reply #515 on:** November 23, 2015, 12:32:40 AM »

Some Bride of Frankenstein (1935) display & poster goodness. And it still looks Great at 80 yrs old!!

The Rivoli Theater, in Toledo, OH, 1935, This Monster display was 30 feet tall with blinking, red eyes. The legs straddled the sidewalk, so pedestrians could make their way down the street:

The front of The State Theater in Harrisonburg, VA. Talk about some poster rarities, shown in this shot. How amazing would this photo be, in color! Three sheets and OS galore!!

That is an ambulance, to the right, with the sign on the back, too. More marketing hype, like was done for Frankenstein.

erik1925 · « **Reply #516 on:** November 23, 2015, 12:31:59 PM »

I'd take any of these, but the OS on the far right, with the large image of Karloff is calling to me, too! I don't recall ever seeing that image anywhere.

And it isn't in the pressbook, either.

Mama mia!!

Neo · « **Reply #517 on:** November 23, 2015, 02:26:26 PM »

That is quite the stunning presentation. From the the giant cutout, to the 3 sheets, and the rad one sheet. Wow. The ambulance with the advertisement on the back is also a neat touch.

Gingerman · « **Reply #518 on:** November 23, 2015, 02:42:06 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on November 23, 2015, 12:32:40 AM

That is an ambulance, to the right, with the sign on the back, too. More marketing hype, like was done for Frankenstein.

Only if I could find an old trunk with a half dozen of these gems inside....they look like they are just plastered up like wildings.......

erik1925 · « **Reply #519 on:** November 23, 2015, 02:50:53 PM »

Quote from: Gingerman on November 23, 2015, 02:42:06 PM

Only if I could find an old trunk with a half dozen of these gems inside....they look like they are just plastered up like wildings.......

You and so many others, Chris.

So join us and get in line.

lynaron · « **Reply #520 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:27:55 PM »

I wonder if the far right big head Karloff is a local artist creation? Even if so, I'd like to have it (and the others, natch).

erik1925 · « **Reply #521 on:** November 23, 2015, 06:45:26 PM »

Quote from: lynaron on November 23, 2015, 04:27:55 PM

I wonder if the far right big head Karloff is a local artist creation? Even if so, I'd like to have it (and the others, natch).

I wonder, too, Lynn.

If so, it sure looks like that local someone did a fantastic job. The composition looks GREAT!

50s · « **Reply #522 on:** November 23, 2015, 07:38:30 PM »

I'm impressed Jeff can tell that is an ambulance. Looks like a car to me!

oldposterho · « **Reply #523 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:00:14 PM »

The crazy thing is that if you had all those posters now you could probably buy the theater.

jayn_j · « **Reply #524 on:** November 23, 2015, 10:16:53 PM »

Quote from: oldposterho on November 23, 2015, 09:00:14 PM

The crazy thing is that if you had all those posters now you could probably buy the theater.

...and go broke trying to keep a single screen theater operating.

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