Re: [MOPO] Tcm

2024-05-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
Alan - So Sorry. Not TCM on Demand. I saw it on Watch TCM on the TCM website. Glenn On Sun, May 19, 2024 at 2:56 PM Alan Heimann wrote: > Last night in double feature discussion with Spielberg they were supposed > to show 40 guns with Stanwyck but mistakenly showed jewel thief ..wonder >

Re: [MOPO] Tcm

2024-05-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
Alan - Not sure. Forty Guns is showing complete with wrap-arounds on TCM on Demand. That's where I saw it. It happened a few weeks ago too. They didn't show Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaidbut they did air the Wrap-Arounds back to back then I believe they showed One-Way Passage! TCM has been getting

Re: [MOPO] New Autographs on vintage Posters?

2024-05-15 Thread Glenn Taranto
For what it's worth... A friend once asked me to take his absolute gem mint 1941 Joe DiMaggio Playball card to a card show and have Joe Di sign it. At the show a well respected dealer told me it would be a huge mistake to get that card signed. Would be better to get a lesser grade card signed to

[MOPO] Popstore April Auction -What The, Huh?

2024-04-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
t;>> I have seen this a lot. Invaluable bids post at the close of the >>> auction. All other bids are previous bids. So, two bids of the same amount >>> means Invaluable bid loses. >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM Glenn Taranto >>> wrote: &

Re: [MOPO] Popstore April Auction -What The, Huh?

2024-04-18 Thread Glenn Taranto
r bids are previous bids. So, two bids of the same amount means > Invaluable bid loses. > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM Glenn Taranto > wrote: > >> Greg, et al - >> >> How's this for auction fun on a poster I've been looking for for a while >> no

[MOPO] Popstore April Auction -What The, Huh?

2024-04-18 Thread Glenn Taranto
Greg, et al - How's this for auction fun on a poster I've been looking for for a while now. Here I thought I was the high bidder for the last few days... Guess not!!! Invaluable SUCKS Lot 314: YOUNG DONOVAN'S KID - One Sheet (27" x 41"); Fine on Linen Est: $500 USD - $1,000 USD *My Max

Re: [MOPO] New member

2024-03-14 Thread Glenn Taranto
Steve - Welcome Back! I'm happy to trade whatever you see on my eBay page. Only problem is I doubt anyone has any Wheeler and Woolsey material in general and likely nothing I need. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=235468252153=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l170197&_ssn=gomex Best - Glenn On

Re: [MOPO] 29 Years!

2024-02-24 Thread Glenn Taranto
A little over 20 years ago, I believe it was, that Sue Heim told me about MOPO. I thought Scott just recently sent out a birthday email. I really was kind of surprised to see this one today. Old man river... He just keeps rolling along! Thanks Scott. You could have easily given this the heave ho

Re: [MOPO] Does This Poster Restoration Work Impact Value?

2024-02-21 Thread Glenn Taranto
Oh, Boy... Here we go! LOL! - Glenn (Stan) T. On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 4:44 PM wrote: > Thanks Stan , that's a great story! > > Wim > > On 2024-02-21 22:41, Glenn Taranto wrote: > > Interesting topic, Scott. I have always been under the impression > > that a pers

Re: [MOPO] Does This Poster Restoration Work Impact Value?

2024-02-21 Thread Glenn Taranto
Interesting topic, Scott. I have always been under the impression that a personalized autograph was more likely to be authentic. I had Robert Dix sign a lobby card the first time I met him. Instead of Glenn he signed it to STAN! I was too polite to correct him or do anything about it. It

[MOPO] Take a look at my way overpriced eBay auctions

2024-01-26 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - So, yeah, way overpriced but what the hell you never know. Either way I think there's some interesting stuff you might just want to look at just for the fun of it before you laugh at my hijinks and shake your head. Glenn

Re: [MOPO] Grading VHS Tapes

2024-01-02 Thread Glenn Taranto
a quality stone > litho of a Columbia Buck Jones poster or a Gloria Swanson from Paramount > > Who am i kidding, they’ve never heard of Gloria Swanson or Buck Jones. > > > Freeman Fisher > > > > > On Jan 2, 2024, at 6:49 PM, Glenn Taranto wrote: > > Hel

[MOPO] Grading VHS Tapes

2024-01-02 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I have a, still mostly sealed, VHS tape from the original video release of BATMAN (1989). It was the first tape released in LA at the Sunset Blvd Tower Records location. There's way more to this story but the point is... *Where is the best place to get a VHS tape graded and how much

Re: [MOPO] Artist Roger Kastel Has Passed Away

2023-11-15 Thread Glenn Taranto
Christopher - Great question. Having seen the movie when it came out I thought that a horror movie was something black and white that was from the 1930's. I consider JAWS a thriller. I just checked with IMDB and they list it as an adventure, mystery thriller. Not that they get everything right.

Re: [MOPO] mopo/ tribue toa friendFwd: Remembering David Gottschalk. 1949 - 2020

2023-10-27 Thread Glenn Taranto
Tom - I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I recently lost my father, two of my closest and dearest friends, a sympatico high school chum who shared my love of pre-1950 entertainment and the "godmother" of my acting career after 7 years of helping her through a valiant battle with Alzheimer's.

Re: [MOPO] THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS POST EVER>>>>>Re: [MOPO] FA: What can I can invest in that has not gone sky high in recent years?

2023-10-18 Thread Glenn Taranto
I've told my Niece and Nephew that when I go to send my posters to Bruce. Explaining, "You'll likely never get what I paid for them but it'll be money in your pocket you wouldn't have had otherwise. Even if it's five bucks, get a cup of coffee and think of me!" Glenn T. On Wed, Oct 18, 2023

[MOPO] Fwd: eMoviePoster.com Watch List Reminder

2023-09-30 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - The following items close tomorrow at emovieposter.com. If you take a moment you will find some incredible bargains. For example: LOT OF 10 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 1920s-1940s. In that lot you will find a poster for The Canterville Ghost which routinely sells for upward of 150 dollars.

Re: [MOPO] Great Items from Dom DeLuise's Career on eMovieposter

2023-09-24 Thread Glenn Taranto
e at one > pointand put Dom on the cover.. > small world eh?? > I wondered what happened to him he used tosend me letters and they > stopped.. so perhaps he passed away.. > he was a kind man > > Tom > Hollywood dream factory® > since 1977 > > PS good luck on your sale on e

[MOPO] Great Items from Dom DeLuise's Career on eMovieposter

2023-09-23 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Please take a moment to check out these great items from the career of Dom DeLuise. These pieces were given to me by the family. I stand by all the autographs. How about a Gene Kelly autographed photo? Dom worked with Mae West on Sextett and you will find a nice autographed photo. 2

[MOPO] Emovieposter Auctions - Dom DeLuise Estate

2023-09-13 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - There are some really interesting and fun items from the Dom DeLuise and Carol Arthur estates that Bruce is auctioning for me. Please check them out. I guarantee all are authentic and were given to me by the family. As many of you know Dom worked with Mae West, Dolly Parton and Gene

[MOPO] Seeking a Claudia and David One Sheet

2023-08-25 Thread Glenn Taranto
As the subject says: Seeking a Claudia and David One Sheet as a gag gift for a couple I met who have those names. Would be perfect if it was clean and under 40 dollars with shipping. Thanks in advance, Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Movie locations then and now.

2023-08-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
gt; Little Rascals. I know that the scene in Hog Wild on the rooftop putting > up the antenna was in a known location to a friend's dad. He grew up in > the area, but is long deceased. These are so good as they would save money > and just shoot on close locations. > > On Sat,

Re: [MOPO] Movie locations then and now.

2023-08-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
Tony - Thanks for your post as I find this subject very interesting. I don't have a movie location per se but I must tell you, everytime I see a FitzPatrick Traveltalk on TCM, I think to myself, Wouldn't it be interesting if someone could revisit all these places and show us how they've changed

Re: [MOPO] What was the most grueling high rated movie you have watched?

2023-07-17 Thread Glenn Taranto
glass > > > *Sent:* Monday, July 17, 2023 at 12:35 PM > *From:* "Glenn Taranto" > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] What was the most grueling high rated movie you > have watched? > A Val Lewton produced Western? Yikes! I actually may have to c

Re: [MOPO] What was the most grueling high rated movie you have watched?

2023-07-17 Thread Glenn Taranto
A Val Lewton produced Western? Yikes! I actually may have to check that one out. When I was 10 I went with a neighbor girl to see 2001: A Space Odyssey. Some of you can attest that I haven't been the same since. I had planned to revisit the film in 2001, provided I lived that long. Well I did.

Re: [MOPO] MOPO_ who was this Character actor

2023-06-24 Thread Glenn Taranto
Tom - I know I'm not the only Wheeler and Woolsey collector out there. Probably the most vocal. I recently sold a few of my duplicates to a fellow WW collector. Someone who likely has a far more interesting collection than I. Character actors sometimes make a classic movie more entertaining than

Re: [MOPO] Time is running out to consign your Wheeler and Woolsey Material to Bruce's August Major Auction!

2023-06-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
*Yes, that's correct!* *Your Wheeler and Woolsey Material is collecting dust when you could be collecting money!* *August is just around the corner and my dough will likely be spent on food and clothing very soon but if there's great Bert and Bob stuff to bid on I will put off eating to complete

[MOPO] 1935 Key Book - The Tunnel aka Transatlantic Tunnel on eBay

2023-04-27 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I thought I would see if there were any Mopoistas interested in my Key Book for British Gaumont's early Sci-Fi classic, The Tunnel starring Richard Dix and Leslie Banks. (aka Transatlantic Tunnel) Nearly every page has four 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 size photos. Just over 240 stills. There are

[MOPO] Netflix - The End of another Era -

2023-04-18 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - It was bound to happen... Netflix is ending their DVD shipments! *On April 18th, we announced that after 25 years of shipping DVDs, this will be our Final Season, and we'll ship our last disc on September 29th, 2023. * For 25 years, it's been our extraordinary privilege to mail

Re: [MOPO] Announcing Propstore's Inaugural US Poster Auction!

2023-04-09 Thread Glenn Taranto
Grey - I'm not one for foreign posters but I have to say that the M poster is one of the most evocative posters I've ever seen. I don't normally buy lottery tickets but I may have to get a powerball before the auction because I know that one is WAY outta my league! Congratulations for sure!

[MOPO] I'd like to call your attention to this auction...

2023-04-09 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I hope you are all having a great Easter/Passover. I'd like to call your attention to a consignment I have in Bruce's April Major Auction... Right now it's at an insanely low price with a week left. If you collect animation material of a historical nature you should at least take a

[MOPO] Pressbook Lot for sale (or trade)

2023-04-09 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - A few months back I won several of Bruce's pressbook auctions just to get the Richard Dix pressbooks that were included. I now have approximately 30 RKO (mostly) pressbooks from the 1930's through the 50's. I want to sell them as a blind lot for 300.00 which will include the

Re: [MOPO] Convention City Pressbook - No Lobby Cards?

2023-04-08 Thread Glenn Taranto
h! > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/wgtadVGRs8jYixP66 > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/uV8qLeT8JWKpG4yv9 > > On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 11:11 PM Glenn Taranto > wrote: > >> Phil - >> >> What? No one sheet? >> >> I couldn't agree more. I've had the same t

Re: [MOPO] Convention City Pressbook - No Lobby Cards?

2023-04-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
ly. > > > > *From:* MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Glenn > Taranto > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 4, 2023 7:38 PM > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] Convention City Pressbook - No Lobby Cards? > > > > Thanks Walter

Re: [MOPO] Convention City Pressbook - No Lobby Cards?

2023-04-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
walter reuben wrote: > you can see the title card for this film on Bruce's site. > Walter > *Walter Reuben, Inc. ABAA, ILAB* > *www.walterfilm.com <http://www.walterfilm.com>* > *323-422-1564* > > > On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM Glenn Taranto > wrote: > &g

Re: [MOPO] Convention City Pressbook - No Lobby Cards?

2023-04-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
Feiertag wrote: > Glenn, > > On the back page on the Accessories Price List, the 11x14 Photos are the > Lobby Cards. > > 11 x 14 Photos 75e a set (8 in set—colored) > > Best, > Todd > -- > *From:* MoPo List on behalf of Glenn > Taranto &

[MOPO] Convention City Pressbook - No Lobby Cards?

2023-04-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Here is a link to the Convention City Pressbook. In looking at it I see no lobby cards or any listed for rental. Is this common? Were there lobby cards for this film? https://mediahist.org/reader.php?id=pressbook-wb-convention-city Thanks, Glenn PS: Link to Wisconsin Center

Re: [MOPO] Poster Story 21 years in the making!

2023-03-07 Thread Glenn Taranto
n >> know who the buyer is or if it's changed hands or has a new owner in the US >> or overseas! Is this crazy / irrational or what? >> >> The collecting impulse still lives - even though I consider myself >> "mostly retired" from collecting! Being superstitious un

[MOPO] Poster Story 21 years in the making!

2023-02-16 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello Folks! I'm wondering if anyone else has a similar story... Just about 21 years ago a Richard Dix half-sheet appeared on eBay that can only be described as "really adorable". It's from a 1921Goldwyn picture called DANGEROUS CURVE AHEAD. It features a couple, Helene Chadwick and Richard Dix,

[MOPO] Dom DeLuise / Carol Arthur Signed Items on eMovieposter.com

2023-02-01 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I consigned 14 items from the Dom DeLuise / Carol Arthur Estate to Bruce's All-Signed auction. If you collect autographed books I think you'll find some very nice items here. These items were given to me by the family and I can attest that they are all authentic. My Dad and Carol

Re: [MOPO] Broadway - not movies, but...

2023-01-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
: > I would see anything with Eve Arden (of course, that's no longer POSSIBLE) > or Taylor Holland (got to see her do Ann Richards), even if they couldn't > remember their lines! > > On Jan 10, 2023, at 2:12 PM, Glenn Taranto wrote: > > Larry - > > Yes, it's true. I saw t

Re: [MOPO] Broadway - not movies, but...

2023-01-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
always be ''a vegetable,'' Gay turns up her nose and replies, ''Like a lima > bean? Gross me out!'' She then breaks into a tap dance. > > Glenn, you were a witness to history and I truly envy you. > > Larry Brooks > > P.S. You can read all of Mr Rich's crazed review at >

Re: [MOPO] Broadway - not movies, but...

2023-01-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
Break a leg Doug! I saw nearly 500 Broadway shows when I lived in New York. All the greats, near greats and famous floperoos like Moose Murders! Twice! Once with Eve Arden and opening/closing night with Holland Taylor. There's nothing like that moment when the lights dim and the orchestra hits

Re: [MOPO] [MOPO] Mondo sales

2022-12-25 Thread Glenn Taranto
I've been following this email chain very carefully and with great interest. I would like to hear from others to see if they feel the same way as me because my brain must work very differently from many here. The images from these posters do absolutely nothing for me. Perhaps less than nothing.

Re: [MOPO] A true crime that inspired me to write my first screenplay

2022-12-05 Thread Glenn Taranto
story could never again > happen, but who knows? > > And of course you realized the dream of every film buff, actually getting > a movie made from your writing! > > On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 2:40 AM Glenn Taranto > wrote: > >> Hello All - >> >> Roughly 20 years

[MOPO] A true crime that inspired me to write my first screenplay

2022-12-05 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Roughly 20 years ago while I was at the gym getting ready to hit the treadmill I was looking for something to read as I walked along. I found a discarded Penny Saver that had an article regarding a 1957 murder. A boy about 6 years old, who had been wrapped in a plaid blanket and left

Re: [MOPO] New Vintage Movie Poster Documentary

2022-11-20 Thread Glenn Taranto
Positively insane collection. Museum quality and quantity. Awestruck. Glenn On Sun, Nov 20, 2022 at 12:01 PM Garth Grieder wrote: > Hello Mopo, > > I have made a new mini-documentary on Golden Age Gangster posters. > It includes many rare and some never-before-seen posters, as well as some >

[MOPO] Anyone on the list collect watches?

2022-11-18 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Anyone have expertise on watches? I could use a little advice on an engraved one once owned by a celebrity. Thanks - Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to

[MOPO] Thanks Evan and Morrie!

2022-11-18 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I just wanted to take a moment to thank Evan Zweifel and Morris Everett, Jr. This past week our fellow Mopoistas helped me fill in some of the gaps in my Wheeler and Woolsey collection. Nearly a hundred years later material is still showing up. I wonder what else is still out there?

Re: [MOPO] Angela Lansbury 1925-2022

2022-10-11 Thread Glenn Taranto
Philip - I concur with your sentiments. When I was starting out in New York I saw Sweeny Todd several times. (Mostly the 2nd act.) I got Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou to sign a playbill and an odd piece of advertising ephemera. Naturally I said what all aspiring actors would say, I'd like to

[MOPO] Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey Nitwits collection

2022-09-28 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Over the years I've accumulated duplicate material for my Wheeler and Woolsey collection. Some of you may have seen a collection I posted on eBay from Wheeler and Woolsey's 1935 film The Nitwits also starring Betty Grable. There is a 7 Lobby Card Set, 2 photos and 1 Mini (Midget)

Re: [MOPO] Propstore Welcomes Grey Smith as their US Poster Director

2022-09-26 Thread Glenn Taranto
Congratulations Grey! I look forward to bidding in your first auction! Best Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] backing boards

2022-09-24 Thread Glenn Taranto
Does Bags Unlimited work? https://www.bagsunlimited.com/ GT On Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 9:52 AM Ed Poole wrote: > Greetings all, > > I’ve lost my source on one sheet or larger solid backing boards. Does > anyone know a good volume source? > > > > Thanks, > > ed > > > > *ed Poole* > > *film

[MOPO] Best Place to sell a painting

2022-09-01 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - My neighbor has asked me to help sell a painting for her. This is an area with which I am completely unfamiliar. It's a beautifully framed 12x16 Scottish landscape painted in 2009. It retails for 1300. Any advice on the best place to list something like this? Thanks very much for any

Re: [MOPO] Tik tok

2022-08-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
Domestic violence is no laughing matter! ,>) On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:14 AM Alan Heimann wrote: > Don’t know how many of you watch TikTok‘s but I felt compelled to post > this one… Movie related so not totally off-topic but emblematic of my > life.. please excuse the explicatives > > >

Re: [MOPO] Ktla story on upcoming auction

2022-07-11 Thread Glenn Taranto
Kirby - I had exactly the same thought when I first saw the catalogue. Glenn On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM Kirby McDaniel wrote: > It's the only catalog I have seen that think warrants republishing as a > hardback. > > Kirby McDaniel > movieart.com > > On Jul 11, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Susan

[MOPO] Seeking Lobby Cards for SO THIS IS AFRICA

2022-07-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I am looking for lobby cards for SO THIS IS AFRICA (1933) Columbia Pictures. I already have a Title Card and one scene card. If anyone can help or offer any leads I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance - Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Larry Storch, Comic Actor Best Known for ‘F Troop,’ Dies at 99

2022-07-08 Thread Glenn Taranto
On Fri, Jul 8, 2022 at 8:27 PM S Yafet wrote: > I'll bet he was really nice. He livened up anything he was in. I missed > meeting him at a show in NYC, so glad you had the opportunity. > Nathalie > > On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 7:59 PM Glenn Taranto wrote: > >> Yes, Nathalie.

Re: [MOPO] Larry Storch, Comic Actor Best Known for ‘F Troop,’ Dies at 99

2022-07-08 Thread Glenn Taranto
Yes, Nathalie. F-Troop was my favorite show when I was a kid. I was a big fan of Larry Storch. I met him once, many years ago, when he was coming out of a Broadway theatre where we had apparently attended the same show. I was so glad I finally had the chance to tell him how much I enjoyed his

Re: [MOPO] Laserdiscs

2022-07-01 Thread Glenn Taranto
I remember there was a time when the out-of-print Criterions were quite collectable. Years ago when I was selling off my discs and player one of the sets I sold was the Astaire-Rogers box set. It went to a man in Japan who sent me three crisp one hundred dollar bills wrapped in tissue paper and

Re: [MOPO] EVAN ZWEIFEL

2022-06-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
On Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 17:55, Glenn Taranto wrote: > >> Is anyone on the list friends with Evan? >> >> He contacted me a few months back regarding some material but seems to >> have disappeared. Is he OK? We were emailing back and forth but it's been a >> while since

[MOPO] EVAN ZWEIFEL

2022-06-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
Is anyone on the list friends with Evan? He contacted me a few months back regarding some material but seems to have disappeared. Is he OK? We were emailing back and forth but it's been a while since I've gotten a response. Thanks - Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at

[MOPO] Cowboy Quarterback lobby Cards on eBay

2022-04-20 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Just wanted to draw your attention to this auction I'm running on eBay in case you are interested in such things. Bert Wheeler COWBOY QUARTERBACK lot - 6 Lobby Cards - 10 Photos There is one duplicate lobby card and two duplicate stills as indicated in the photos. The Cowboy

[MOPO] Used frames wanted

2022-04-13 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - For the members who live in Los Angeles... I'm looking for several used insert and half-sheet frames. *Style and condition are totally unimportant*. (without glass or plexi is prefectly fine too!) The less expensive the better. Naturally I'd come to you to get them. Much appreciated

Re: [MOPO] Best punchline to a joke ever?

2022-03-28 Thread Glenn Taranto
id abyss. And kudos to the > Academy members for their votes, which I thought were well taken. > > > > I thought the pictures and performances this year were especially worthy, > both the winners and the others. I won't call them losers, because they > aren't. > > > &g

Re: [MOPO] YouTube Video on Warner Bros 1930's lobby cards

2022-03-14 Thread Glenn Taranto
What an outstanding collection! Congratulations Garth on amassing what can only be described as a one of a kind, premiere collection! GT On Mon, Mar 14, 2022 at 7:55 AM Garth Grieder wrote: > Hey MOPO, > Here's another video covering some favorite 1930's Warner Bros lobby cards > in my

Re: [MOPO] YouTube Video on Rare 1930's James Cagney Lobby Cards

2022-03-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Garth - Great video. Marvelous way to display and share your posters! Glenn On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 10:50 AM Garth Grieder wrote: > Hey MOPO > Thought I'd share this video showing some rare vintage lobby cards from my > collection. > Hope you enjoy it! > >

[MOPO] Displaying and storing half sheets

2022-03-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Other than framing your half sheets is there a practical way of storing or viewing them as you would a lobby card portfolio? Thanks in advance. Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Our 27th Birthday!

2022-02-24 Thread Glenn Taranto
Scott - I'm not much for social media and it's faceless people! But I've "met" a lot of terrific people on this board. Where else can youlearn the most obscure facts about movies and their ephemera? So many great stories over the years! Happy Birthday MOPO and my heartfelt thanks to Scott for

[MOPO] The Brown Derby (1926)

2022-02-16 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - Happy Wednesday! Do any of you know if either a one sheet or pressbook survives for the Johnny Hines silent comedy The Brown Derby (1926)? Thanks, Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] From Grey Smith formerly of Heritage Auctions

2022-02-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
Grey - I have to admit this news is quite surprising. I always thought Grey Smith WAS Heritage Auctions! Sincerely wishing you all the very best in your news endeavors! Glenn On Thu, Feb 3, 2022 at 10:54 AM Grey Smith wrote: > Dear Collectors, > I am writing this to inform the poster hobby

Re: [MOPO] Hello and Question on How to display lobby card sets and glass slides?

2022-01-29 Thread Glenn Taranto
Bill - I enjoyed reading your email. Congrats on what sounds like a very satisfying collection. While I have no answers to your queries I thought you asked some great questions and I look forward to hearing any responses as well. BTW - Sue made some great frames for me as well which I use to

Re: [MOPO] Silent hills, please

2022-01-13 Thread Glenn Taranto
Colin - Excellent decision. And to keep you on the straight and narrow I saw the first SAW much to my chagrin. A complete and utter waste of precious life. Also to Scott - - in regard to MANK. Ditto. Was back East when it came out and looking for a movie to watch with Mom. We settled on MANK.

Re: [MOPO] Silent hills, please

2022-01-13 Thread Glenn Taranto
Sorry to find humor in your pain Alan but that was HI-larious! Thanks for the laugh. - Glenn On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 10:52 AM Alan Adler wrote: > Dear Mopes - > > My personal worst movie that I would have to be bound and gagged to watch > again was INGA. It was a 1968, Swedish, adult semi-art

Re: [MOPO] Silent hills, please

2022-01-13 Thread Glenn Taranto
" > Greg Douglass > > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 9:20 AM > *From:* "Glenn Taranto" > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] Silent hills, please > Many years ago I felt I needed to broaden my scope of film beyond the US > and decided I

Re: [MOPO] Silent hills, please

2022-01-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Many years ago I felt I needed to broaden my scope of film beyond the US and decided I would watch all the Criterion Collection DVD's. I was 17 titles in when I watched Pasolini's SALO. If you've never seen that movie, keep it that way. if your sensibilities are like mine you will have daytime

Re: [MOPO] Kay Francis

2022-01-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
Alan - I don't know if they're her best but here are my favorite five. - Glenn 1938 *My Bill * 1934 *Mandalay * 1932 *One Way Passage

[MOPO] Two Jumbo Window Cards for Auction on eBay

2022-01-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello Folks - Here's a couple of JWC's you don't see too often... One of them maybe not at all. If any of you have ever seen the MISSISSIPPI card before please let me know. https://www.ebay.com/itm/234366536626 https://www.ebay.com/itm/234366550769 Thanks, Glenn Visit the MoPo

Re: [MOPO] Q

2022-01-05 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hey Alan - That's Barry Sullivan. The movie is CAUSE FOR ALARM! (1951). On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 7:07 PM Alan Heimann wrote: > For those who watch TCM..the movie snippets Eddie Muller uses as a > backdrop to advertise noir alley includes a clip from a Loretta young movie > ..I didn’t recognize

[MOPO] Thank You Mopo Family

2021-12-21 Thread Glenn Taranto
I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to our mopo family for making the hobby fun and educational. I am very touched by the members who recently reached out to let me know that several Wheeler and Woolsey items were available through various auction sites. What an awesome thing to do. It

Re: [MOPO] UPS is not perfect either!!!

2021-12-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
it was ordered nobody > ordered syringes and they could see on my chart that I am not on > insulinas they suspected I did not take insulin plus when it was ordered > nobody ordered syringes and they could see on my chart that I am not on > insulin > I'm just very disappointed the nurses bed

Re: [MOPO] UPS is not perfect either!!!

2021-12-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
Box 92 > > Elanora > > Qld 4221 > > Australia > > Phone: 0414 720 369 > > > > *From:* MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Glenn > Taranto > *Sent:* 5 December, 2021 6:24 AM > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:

[MOPO] UPS is not perfect either!!!

2021-12-04 Thread Glenn Taranto
Just a heads up to Bruce and all those who will be getting packages from UPS. My recent wins from Bruce arrived today in a box clearly marked SIGNATURE REQUIRED. The package was left at my doorstep while I was out. I live on a busy street and it would be no surprise to anyone to know that in the

[MOPO] Premiere Movie Magazine Question

2021-12-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
For those who deal in Magazines - I have a complete run of the movie magazine Premiere. Along with some special issues the collection runs about 220 issues altogether. Any idea of a value on these assuming they are all in good to near perfect condition? Thanks in advance - Glenn

[MOPO] Wanted: Tabloid Scanner Recommendation

2021-12-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
As the title states I am seeking recommendations for a tabloid scanner. Thanks in advance. Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] What happened to the MoPo Filmfan.com site?

2021-11-27 Thread Glenn Taranto
Yes indeed! A round of thanks is definitely in order!!! Glenn On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 5:32 PM Kirby McDaniel wrote: > Scott, > You are the best, the Mensch of MOPO. A hardy round of applause, > Mopolistas... > > Kirby > > > Kirby McDaniel > WWW.MOVIEART.COM > >

Re: [MOPO] Here is an interesting photo for you!

2021-11-22 Thread Glenn Taranto
Cool pic, Kirby! On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 11:10 AM Kirby McDaniel wrote: > Edward Dmytryk taught in the film school at the University of Texas in the > school year 1983 in the Department of Radio-Television-Film. I took this > picture of him at my first poster sale EVER, at the UT Student

Re: [MOPO] Just curious: What is your most desired collectible?

2021-11-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
What a great topic! I've also enjoyed reading these. This year I gave myself the poster I've always wanted, a 1931 Swedish one sheet for CIMARRON. That was my dream poster for over twenty years. So that's checked off the list. My desire would be to complete all 21 Lobby Sets for Wheeler and

Re: [MOPO] milestone movie memorabilia auction

2021-11-01 Thread Glenn Taranto
Still waiting for approval Morrie after two weeks! On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 10:22 AM Morris Everett Jr. < morriseveret...@gmail.com> wrote: > 600 lots of Hollywood memorabilia on line at milestoneauctions.com for > Nov. 6th, Saturday. 400 lots of prime stills and 200 lots of posters and > lobby

Re: [MOPO] Motion Picture Academy Poster Store

2021-10-21 Thread Glenn Taranto
You've got that right Ira. Last week I had the temerity to point out to an eBay seller that the two Portal Press posters he was selling were not 1930 originals. "I'm sorry but they are originals. They came from my grandfather's collection." I'd like to thank the Academy... GT On Thu, Oct 21,

Re: [MOPO] CHANNING THOMSON

2021-10-19 Thread Glenn Taranto
Kirby - There is so much I could say about the passing of a dear, dear friend but no words are sufficient to ease any pain you may be feeling right now. I sincerely understand your emotions right now. And I am deeply sorry for your loss. Glenn T. On Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 8:29 AM Kirby McDaniel

[MOPO] 2 Jumbo Window Cards for Trade

2021-08-29 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hello All - I have two Jumbo Window cards that need serious restoration. Rather than getting them restored I am interested in a one for one trade on one sheets. Just throwing it out there. The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) - Gary Cooper Mississippi (1935) - Bing Crosby - W.C. Fields - I am

Re: [MOPO] Outward Bound

2021-07-30 Thread Glenn Taranto
Nathalie - Sorry I don't have any posters for this film. I just wanted to comment on how much I enjoy this film. Great early 30's Warner Bros. cast. And for no reason I find it interesting that someone is interested in paper on this film. It's not one most people talk about anymore. It's

Re: [MOPO] The Post Office has gone DRASTICALLY downhill the past few years especially NOW

2021-07-23 Thread Glenn Taranto
Just to echo what Bruce said... After a recent auction win it was requested I should sign for my posters due to a lot of theft. I did. The package was left without my signing anything! So it really doesn't matter what you want or do. I used to have great faith in the post office not so much

Re: [MOPO] 1.56 Million

2021-07-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Greg - I was familiar with NIGHT ALARM but not THE DEVIL COMMANDS. Had to look that one up. Nice graphics on both. I have seen an example of NIGHT ALARM in person and I have to say it's a pip! Congrats on your finds! Glenn On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 10:43 AM Greg Douglass wrote: > > Jeez. My

Re: [MOPO] Collector's Beware

2021-06-29 Thread Glenn Taranto
Thanks Guys for posting this info. As you all know I don't collect horror posters, however, I find this kind of info extremely valuable. It's emails like this when I appreciate MOPO even more! Thanks again and good luck to all - Glenn On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 12:28 PM Ralph // RalphDeLuca.com <

Re: [MOPO] Mopo..hello Folks

2021-06-16 Thread Glenn Taranto
Tom Martin is becoming the BIONIC MAN! Tom, you have an incredible attitude! Supporting you all the way! - Glenn On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 9:19 AM Tom Martin < dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com> wrote: > new adventure .so thankful..today I got my prosthetic leg > foot...its rather odd as

[MOPO] Pressbook Heralds Question

2021-06-14 Thread Glenn Taranto
Good Morning All - I was wondering if anyone on our list specializes in heralds. I'm looking for a herald for TOO MANY COOKS (1931). If you have one I would just like to see what it looks like. Thanks in advance! Glenn Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] Info request

2021-06-10 Thread Glenn Taranto
Hope everyone is doing well. I'm wondering if any on the list is familiar with any one other than myself who collects material on Wheeler and Woolsey. I find I have a number of duplicate things. I would be interested in trading for stuff I don't have. If you could put me in touch with them I

[MOPO] Alamo Drafthouse theater chain files for Chapter 11 amid pandemic woes

2021-03-03 Thread Glenn Taranto
Maybe of interest to those who bought posters in Bruce's recent auction. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/alamo-drafthouse-theater-chain-files-for-chapter-11-amid-pandemic-woes/ar-BB1ecLpQ?ocid=hplocalnews Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

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