The one sheet from Argentina that's said to be original says that the production company is "Enterprise Films", not RKO---maybe I'm out of the loop, but I've never heard of Enterprise Films. It would lead me to believe even the "original" poster is probably a 40's re-release. As for the one that sold for $1200 on eBay, I'd be willing to bet it's more likely a repro than anything else. Rick In a message dated 3/24/2012 10:47:16 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, spitfire3...@yahoo.com writes:
The actual artwork itself on both of these posters is identical. What strikes me is that for a supposed 1st release poster (the ebay copy), there are no production credits at the bottom (or anywhere else) and no RKO logo. The second version has production credits at the bottom, but then is missing that small logo and the word "Presenta" at the upper right. Because of this omission, the 3 actors' names are now not centered. And with the name Enterprise Films in the credits, on this version, wouldn't that suggest a later release by a local distributor? It would be great to be able to see the small mark/symbol on the lower right border of the ebay copy and to be able to read what is printed in the same area of Doug's second version, too. The bottom image is a first release poster for Kong, in Argentina. --- On Sat, 3/24/12, Doug Taylor <douglasbtay...@hotmail.com> wrote: Mouse here to zoom in Image not available From: Doug Taylor <douglasbtay...@hotmail.com> Subject: [MOPO] Argentina King Kong OS questions To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 8:50 AM This poster just sold on ebay: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem) <_http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360357329376_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360357329376) > &item=360357329376 It has interesting artwork, that is similar to this poster: _http://www.burton-taylor.com/test/Posters/images/KK.jpg_ (http://www.burton-taylor.com/test/Posters/images/KK.jpg) My questions are: Are they both original 1933? If so, does anyone know the difference between the two? Did they just release two styles or is one a reprint or re-release of some sort? Thank you DBT <_http://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasbtaylor_ (http://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasbtaylor) > Profile Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: _listserv@listserv.american.edu_ (mip://0885a1f8/mc/compose?to=lists...@listserv.american.edu) In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.