Six Gun Justice (1935) Pressbook
Here's a nice Western action drama to brighten your Saturday matinee.
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Destination Moon (1950) Pressbook
The Destination Moon pressbook is big. At 13.5 by 20.25 inches, and 31 pages, it is an impressive promotional campaign for the movie. It is interesting to note that this movie presaged the notion of private enterprise spearheading space exploration, not the government. Of course, NASA did the heavy lifting in the beginning, but now it seems private enterprise is taking the lead (for better or worse). Woody Woodpecker has the honor of explaining the scientific principles behind space travel. For the story behind that, see Wikipedia’s entry on Destination Moon.
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Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966)
Mexican Lobby Card
This movie has more titles than monsters, but the Mexican lobby card sums it up pretty well.
El Hombre Sin Rostro (1950)
Mexican Lobby Card
Hard to find, El Hombre sin Rostro looks to be a very interesting horror movie. Bloody Pit of Horror has a review.
Vampiros Nocturnos?
Mexican Lobby Card
I'm not sure what movie this Mexican lobby card is for, but I wager it's Big Town After Dark (1947). Although Robert Lowery (Batman and Robin), who is listed on the card, doesn't show as being in this movie (according to IMDb). The card itself sports a superbly dark and scary illustration, one which I doubt depicts anything in the movie, though.
Door to Door Maniac (1966)
Mexican Lobby Card
Five Minutes to Live (1961), also known as Door to Door Maniac (AIP's re-release in 1966), stars Johnny Cash. I'm not familiar with the movie but Wikipedia states it's a cult classic. I see it is also available on YouTube. What drew my attention to the movie was this Mexican lobby card 5 Minutos de Vida, which combines primitive but strikingly stylish images with an action inset scene. The colors used also gripped my attention.
Untamed Women (1952)
Mexican Lobby Card
Ah, the good old days, when a big club meant something. And those rock and roll parties were awesome. Although this Mexican lobby card says The Valley of the Dinosaurs, they actually meant to say Untamed Women.
Western Action Mexican Lobby Cards
Here's a handful of colorful Mexican lobby cards for dusty Wild West vaquero action.
El Hijo Del Diablo (1966)
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D.O.A (1949) Pressbook
One of my favorite film noirs, D.O.A is a bit sappy in the romantic dialog department but the movie still packs a wallop. Edmond O'Brien is perfect as Frank Bigelow, a guy torn between settling down with a great gal who adores him and his urge to sow some wild oats. Unfortunately for him, it gets complicated and the clock starts ticking. You want hard-boiled film noir? This is one of the classics.
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Escape from New York (1981) Pressbook
Snake Plissken didn't let a wall stop him. I saw Escape from New York in a theater in 1981. And not a multiplex theater either, but just one big screen. That's how a movie like this should be seen. Popcorn optional.
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Torture Garden (1967) Pressbook
Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee should have both appeared in this movie, but the American studio backing it wanted American names. A pity, as Jack Palance is out of place here. His performance is oddly delivered (but energetic). This Amicus portmanteau entry is still a lot of creepy with Burgess Meredith stealing the spotlight. The Fright Seeds gimmick is priceless.
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