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Pressbooks (Non-Horror)

Sangaree (1953) 3D Movie Pressbook

I picked up this pressbook because it is Paramount's first 3D movie. Unfortunately, someone actually cut out some of the ad mats to use them. Go figure! But it's a hefty pressbook for a period costume romance drama, nonetheless. From a period in movie history when the 3D process was a novelty; now it's just an excuse to charge higher ticket prices. On another note, this pressbook is appropriate for Valentine's Day. So let the kissing begin.

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Witness to Murder (1954) Pressbook

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

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

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

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

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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