It was the late 1960s, I think '69. I was probably twelve and I saw in the paper that in Dallas there was a "Nostalgia Fair" held by Don Maris, I believe. I believe it was at the old Sheraton, long gone now. My grandmother took me and when I walked in and saw all these dealers selling film, magazines and OMG, original movie posters! It was a revelation that one could buy these old posters for these ancient gems I had seen and loved on TV! I mean these were films that were made thirty plus years before. Totally ancient history! You'd have thought I found the Holy Grail! I promptly bought a one sheet for $5, the most expensive of that day's haul, for The Return of the Cisco Kid. I still have that poster as similar to one shown here. http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=617&lotNo=28168 Gorgeous Fox stone litho
I bought several others for $1 each including Cowboy Serenade with Autry and a couple of Tim Holt's, Avenging Rider and Dude Cowboy. None of these came close to the stone litho highlight though. If I only knew then what I know now. I guess theoretically that would make me about 99 years old! -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Evan Zweifel Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 1:34 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] A question for you 18 yr olds.... In honor of MOPO's birthday, I ask a question: what was the very first movie poster that you obtained? For me, it was the very rare insert for the James Stewart classic film "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation". I bought this treasure from none other than Bruce Carteron at the Denver poster store "Cinegraphics". Which if you are keeping score, was (sad to say it closed) next door to Chipotle #1. If you want see a picture of the store, visit your local Chipotle and look at the pictures on the wall, its in the background (preserved for eternity). 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.
