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Witness to Murder (1954) Pressbook

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I’ve not seen this movie on TCM yet, but the pressbook is stylish and, with the use of the black and yellow on the cover, striking. Along with the illustration it hints at criminal activity, romance, and danger. I’m not sure how Hollywood Bread ties into the movie promotion, but of course there are cigarettes, rain coat, and wrist watches, too. And fine dishware and furniture. All for a crime noir. With Gary Merrill, Barbara Stanwyck, and George Sanders, you can’t go wrong.

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The Fighting Redhead (1949) Pressbook

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Red Ryder, appearing in the comic strip running from 1938 to 1965, was a merchandising juggernaut. This pressbook for Eagle-Lion Film’s The Fighting Redhead makes sure exhibitors knew that. On another note, here’s an interesting article on Red Ryder’s movie saddle.

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“99 River Street” (1953) Pressbook

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The New York Times may have not liked “99 River Street” when it first hit the screens, but John Payne goes against type to deliver a taxi driver caught up to his fare box in murder, two-timing marriage, and pugilistic longings. Thanks to TCM for bringing this little indie gem back into the light. Like William Powell, Payne makes a good heavy when the going gets tough. You can’t sing all the time; and, after Miracle on 34th Street, it’s nice seeing Payne not being so nice for a change.

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Sing, Cowboy, Sing (1937) Pressbook

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I'm not sure how singing and cowboys became a thing for movie fans, but here's Tex Ritter's Sing, Cowboy, Sing. Also, it was always important for a cowboy to have a special horse, and here it's White Flash. Of course, Gene Autry's Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer topped the charts in 1949, so there's something to singing cowboys for sure.

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Chick Carter, Detective (1946) Pressbook

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I posted the movie herald and now here’s the pressbook for Chick Carter, Detective: son of Nick Carter, detective. Dailymotion has episodes of the movie online. Julie Gibson (who played Sherry Marvin) also appeared with the Bowery Boys and the Three Stooges. Wikipedia states she’s the oldest living performer from Hollywood’s Golden Age. 

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Perils of the Wilderness (1956) Pressbook

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A 15 episode serial from Columbia Pictures, Perils of the Wilderness was released when serials were on the wane, sadly. See this review for it at The Files of Jerry Blake. The serial format should be revived for movie theaters. I'm sure there's a variation of it that will work well with today's audiences. When you think of it, the format simply just moved over to television for many shows.

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You Only Live Twice (1967) Pressbook

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My mom and I would hit the movie theater every time a new James Bond movie was released. She had this wonderful habit of, on my birthday, leaving the presents at the edge of my bed, so when I woke up I'd have all these goodies waiting for me right then and there. One birthday was filled with James Bond coolness: the Gilbert figurines and large action figures, the Corgi Aston Martin, the creme de la creme 007 secret agent attache case, and for good measure, Mattel's Agent M Zero Radio Rifle. I was in secret agent heaven that day for sure. Oh, yeah, this pressbook is pretty cool too.

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