Pictures of posters in action

[Through the Stones]

Found this in Bruce's archives:

OK so educate me here... is this a six sheet or a 24 sheet or some custom job?

Whaddya think those two guys are talking about?  "Whaddya mean she's hot?  She's hanging from a freakin skeleton hand!"  "Who cares!  Dead, alive, I'd do her no matter what..."

Sorry, it's Sunday night and I'm at work watching Westerns and got kinda bored...

[50s]

OK so educate me here... is this a six sheet or a 24 sheet or some custom job?

It is quite clear to me, it is the well known 10.5 sheet format (3 columns of 3.5 sheets). This size was created primarily to fit nicely under "Next        Attraction" signs

As to what is being said:

[paul waines]

 

[Bruce]

Being that this poster was likely glued to that board, it is almost surely long gone.

I imagine it was a special "one of". Amazing that they could spend the money it took to make that, rather than just hang a six sheet, and think "close enough"!

[CSM]

Damn you Steve there goes my .  I didn't even notice the look on 'Bruce's' face!  Priceless!

[Zorba]

It is quite clear to me, it is the well known 10.5 sheet format (3 columns of 3.5 sheets). This size was created primarily to fit nicely under "Next        Attraction" signs

As to what is being said:

 

Good stuff Steve. Good stuff.

[brude]

Found this...

Lusts Regents Theater 1920/21. (where? Haven't gotta clue?)



here's a smaller pic without watermarks.

[brude]

Cool lobby card and 1/2 sheet display from the Savoy (?)

    1959.

Crossville, TN (1937)



Washington DC (1937)


The Rialto (1930)



The Loews NYC (1944)



The Roxie, Atlanta GA (1959)



Alpine TX (1938)



The Erie in Hugo, OK (1952)

[CSM]

Nice ones Ted

[brude]

Dig that Bela in Chinatown, eh Chris?
 

[paul waines]

Dig that Bela in Chinatown, eh Chris?
 

Never mind Chris, me wants the Bela Banner, and the 1sht....

First rate images Ted..

[brude]

Memphis TN (1953)



While this isn't from any original showing, it's a cool look at a display of vintage posters at the Greenbriar Theater (Boone, NC) in 2003.



http://www.news.appstate.edu/2003/02/12/plemmons/

Next 8 pics from the The Capitol and The Liberty theaters in Walla Walla, WA













Early versions of today's 'Motion Posters.'

[erik1925]

Found this...

Lusts Regents Theater 1920/21. (where? Haven't gotta clue?)



here's a smaller pic without watermarks.

Love this one Ted.

Its almost set up like a gallery selling posters-- there are so many on display here!

Fantastic!

 

[50s]

I am liking the 3 & 6 sheets (exposed to the elements?)

Thanks Ted!

Washington DC (1937)

[brude]

I am liking the 3 & 6 sheets (exposed to the elements?)

Just one of the many reasons why so much of the old paper no longer exists.
It's a shame.
 

[50s]

I wonder what's happening to the guy in the back window of the car.

[CSM]

Dig that Bela in Chinatown, eh Chris?
 

Uhhh yeah!

[CSM]

I wonder what's happening to the guy in the back window of the car.

 

[erik1925]

Cat People:







King Kong:




Godzilla:





The Haunted Strangler:

[brude]

King Kong:

That is bitchin', Jeff. 

[CSM]

The funny thing about these displays is how few actually use the NSS/studio issued posters.  You gotta think they would have been cheaper than creating these giant self-made theatre fronts?

Although they may be even more eye-catching...

[Harry Caul]

That Cat People stuff is hilarious/awesome! 

[erik1925]

Nothing like getting your ticket for Cat People right off the kitty's tongue.. 

Certainly a way to bring in the crowds.. some of those theater fronts almost appear like the old-style fun houses.

 

[erik1925]

Esquire Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio:

[brude]

This is where Chris (CSM) used to live...