Bruce, 'Note that an expert collector pointed out that this poster is a very rare first print! This green title style was used mainly in drive-in theaters and "B" movie theaters which didn't show big studio movies. Once the film started gaining popularity, a second printing with red titles was created.'
this is only half-true. DAWN OF THE DEAD was first released in a 16mm version which was accompanied by the 'green title' onesheet. Once the movie started gaining popularity, it was COMPLETELY RE-EDITED, before it saw a wider release with new, 35mm prints. The red title onesheet was made for the 35mm release. Technically, you could of course call this a 'second printing', but the two different posters were indeed used for significantly different versions of the movie. Btw, filmposter.net has a nice linenbacked copy of the green title, 16mm poster for sale. Email me if interested. Helmut http://www.filmposter.net Am 31.07.2012 um 13:33 schrieb Bruce Hershenson: > 2w677 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 1sh '68 George Romero zombie classic, they > lust for human flesh! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
