Re: [MOPO] WTB: The Big Sleep

2015-09-21 Thread Paul Gerrard
Good point - no, not on trade ads. Most likely for public consumption then, but so far haven't found anything of comparable quality in a normal press ad from that period. Paul _www.movieposterstudio.com_ (http://www.movieposterstudio.com) In a message dated 21/09/2015 23:27:58 GMT Day

Re: [MOPO] WTB: The Big Sleep

2015-09-21 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
I have seen this image before and I also think it is a trade ad, but what throws me is the A rating. did they show ratings on trade ads? At 09:51 AM 9/21/2015, Paul Gerrard wrote: Could be... The reason I was thinking Double Crown is that they sometimes did character posters in that format,

Re: [MOPO] WTB: The Big Sleep

2015-09-21 Thread Paul Gerrard
Could be... The reason I was thinking Double Crown is that they sometimes did character posters in that format, but I guess that's probably true of press ads, or trade ad supplements and suchlike. Have to admit, the more I look at it, the more magazine-y it becomes. Paul _www.movieposters

Re: [MOPO] WTB: The Big Sleep

2015-09-21 Thread Paul Gerrard
Marcel, >From the 'A' certificate and the proportions, it looks like a British Double Crown (20x30in), but I can't remember ever seeing it before. If so, the chances of finding one are pretty slim... Incredible image. Regards, Paul _www.movieposterstudio.com_ (http://www.movieposterstudio.c

[MOPO] WTB: The Big Sleep

2015-09-21 Thread Marcel Elsener
Does anyone know what size / style poster this is:? http://www.movieposterdb.com/poster/1ba98c7e We're looking for one copy of this. Thanks, Marcel www.movieart.ch Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___