Mat,
We have had both versions, and there is a 1967 version without Transamerica and
a 70’s RR with Transamerica.
regards,
sam
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On Nov 16, 2013, at 5:00 PM, Matthew McCarthy <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello All-
>
> I recently contacted a seller to inquire about an Italian 55"x79" 'You Only
> Live Twice', the version with the Transamerica logo in the lower left corner
> and United Artists in the lower right corner. His response was "We did a lot
> of research on this poster and are convinced it is an original release". I am
> not convinced. It has been my understanding that the first release posters
> have a Dear Film (distributor) logo on the bottom left, while the right side
> have the United Artists logo within a circle and (in smaller type) "A
> Transamerica Company"
>
> Now, I know it can be hard to date Italian posters, but one of the best
> "tells" is the logo of the distributor/production company. In this case, the
> circular logo at the right was used in 1967-1968; the Transamerica logo that
> is in the left of the poster in question was used from 1968-1975. This film
> was released in Italy in August 1967. Perhaps it is a second printing,
> perhaps a 1970's reissue (which is what I have thought) but I don't see how
> it could be first release.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts/facts on this?
>
> Thanks-
> Matthew McCarthy
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