Hey David:
Now, I don't know the full story behind these, but here goes anyways...
I have one lying around somewhere. When I first unrolled it, I thought
'reprint!' The paper's much too light (even compared to a folded Manhattan
B). But, apparently, these are from some quasi-legitimate print-run. Like,
for example, the studio printed their own run through NSS for the early days
of video rental. Probably not, strictly, first-release. Perhaps slightly
later. And, not necessarily for theatrical distribution. But, arguably
printed legitimately.
Again, I don't know any of that for a fact (I like Woody Allen, but I'm no
huge fan and don't really collect his posters). Dan might know...
Cheers,
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Kusumoto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 1:31 PM
Subject: [MOPO] Strange Manhattan Style B Bridge "rolled" 1-sheet
** This may be old news to everyone else (I'm always in a cave, buried
under piles of work) -- but the following eBay auction caught my
attention:
http://tinyurl.com/ywbhhs
** I'd like to know what your opinions might be about the possibility of
this poster being "added" to the list of titles that have been reproduced
but sold as vintage theatrical originals. I have collected the Style B
Manhattan bridge in all formats for nearly 30 years. I have style B
bridge inserts and half-sheets that are rolled -- and their authenticity
has never been questioned.
** But never have I seen a rolled 1979 style B Bridge 27x41 one-sheet of
"Manhattan." I have purchased 26x39 and 27x40 rolled reproductions and
hung them in my offices throughout my career. But I've never come across
a 27x41 ROLLED.
** Note that lack of NSS information in the image on this auction though
the seller states this is a NSS poster. I asked the seller to identify
the serial number in the bottom right corner for verification and he says
it's there.
** Do ONE-SHEETS of this title with the NSS numbers "790072" exist in
ROLLED condition? This film was hardly a box-office blockbuster and is
more appropriately considered a cult favorite. I'd HATE the idea of this
title being added to the list of suspicious 27x41 restrikes being sold as
rolled originals.
-koose in San Diego.
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