Re: [MOPO] How many in a lobby card set?

Since you are new I am including a few tips as well. Eight to a set is the most common number by far. Some may have 4 or 10 or 12 but the overwhelming majority is 8. Sometimes the cards are numbered (1, 2, 3 etc) but not always. This would vary from title to title. The Title

[MOPO] (MOPO) Selling Last of my Collection

I am finally getting around to clearing out the remnants of my posters. Pretty much all except a very few are in the horror/sci-fi/ with a smattering of crime from the 40’s through the 50’s. I want to sell these as a lot. Main reason is I had hand surgery on my left hand last year which is

Re: [MOPO] Let lying dogs sleep...

It is a lot off topic. There are tons of social/political/whatever message boards to post in. This is a movie poster collector board. And before people start talking about well so and so represents such and such so don't buy their posters or well so and so represents such and such so please

[MOPO] MOPO: Some ebay lots - horror and sci-fi originals

Hi Folks, I have a few lots (10 in total) on ebay - all sci-fi/horror originals. http://shop.ebay.com/povertyrow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p3686 Hope the link works. If not just search on Seller Name povertyrow (that's me!). :) Hope everyone is doing well. Time for me to start

Re: [MOPO] Expanding hobby?

I agree with Rich as far as not being old enough to have bought posters from films I was old enough top see in the theaters. Well, for the most part. Even though I was born in 1950, the horror and sci-fi of the 30's and 40's have a tremendously nostalgic pull due to television. As a child I

Re: [MOPO] Expanding hobby with TMC

That;s a very appealing insert. Great design and color. Love the mix of bw with the color. Most effective. --- On Wed, 7/21/10, Michael B dialmbb...@aol.com wrote: From: Michael B dialmbb...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] Expanding hobby with TMC To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Wednesday,

[MOPO] Lobby Card Slabs - my chat with CGC

I just got off the phone with CGC and asked them several questions about slabbing lobby cards, which they were quite happy to answer. The Plastic Case Itself First, the case is nothing like a baseball card's or comic book's thick, hard case. It is essentially encapsulation. The lobby card is

Re: [MOPO] Slabbing Question

VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA PO Box 92 Palm Beach Qld 4221 Australia - Original Message - From: Michael Spampinato poverty...@pacbell.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 6:50 AM Subject: [MOPO] Lobby Card Slabs - my chat with CGC I just got off the phone with CGC

[MOPO] MOPO - Sci-Fi Horror Ending Sunday

All the pieces are listed here: http://shop.ebay.com/povertyrow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p3686 Breakdown as follows: THE MAN WHO COULD WORK MIRACLES Half Sheet (1947 4-color Film Classics re-release) - currently at 9.99 (1 bid) SON OF FRANKENSTEIN Belgian Window Card Linen

[MOPO] Embedded Links In Email?

So it has been a log time since I was regularly on MOPO but I am seeing, embedded links to words or phrases in my emails. I checked in Internet Explorer 8 and the latest Firefox. Same in both. Is this the norm nowadays? Is it a function of whatever MOPO is using as a server? Fingers of the

Re: [MOPO] MOST TEARFUL ENDINGS

Perhaps not the best venue but as a kid I was always brought to tears at the ending to the BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (to the point my family would tease me) with the monster saying to Henry and Elizabeth Go! You live!, then turning to Pretorius and the bride with a tear and saying You stay. We

Re: [MOPO] MOST TEARFUL ENDINGS

I forgot about that one Rick. I, too, was but a lad I first saw SON OF KONG and yes, it also brought on the family snickers as I held back tears. Also the same thing, as Rich said, about FRANKENSTEIN. Karloff brought real pathos to the monster, and the scene in the windmill always wrenches at

Re: [MOPO] Tales Of Lost Treasure - You Got One?

...@mediabearonline.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] Tales Of Lost Treasure - You Got One? To: Michael Spampinato poverty...@pacbell.net Cc: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 12:12 PM Michael, A sad tale, but all too familiar. I'm sure something similar happened to many of us

Re: [MOPO] MOST TEARFUL ENDINGS

Some first class choices there, Nathalie. The old horror films so often relied on pathos and heartbreak. Look at THE MUMMY! Poor guy pining after thousands of years for his love. Now granted, he did take a less than romantic approach, but still. Had to relate to his heartache, if not his

Re: [MOPO] Tales Of Lost Treasure - You Got One?

you my whole collection.” Ron Moore Cinema Icons --- On Sat, 7/24/10, Michael Spampinato poverty...@pacbell.net wrote: From: Michael Spampinato poverty...@pacbell.net Subject: [MOPO] Tales Of Lost Treasure

Re: [MOPO] As Far As I Know..THE ULTIMATE ONE THAT GOT AWAY....

Regarding that BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN prop, it MAY have been listed in one of these two books I pulled from Cinemage's site. If anyone has copies of these maybe they could see if its there.: Comprehensive Collections Of Film Posters Lobby Cards, Illustration, Cartoons Animation.

Re: [MOPO] OT just a bit: FORGET YOUR TRASH AND TREASURES TALES!

AND TREASURES TALES! To: Michael Spampinato poverty...@pacbell.net Cc: MoPo-L@listserv.american.edu Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 1:09 PM Remember those poor souls (two women) who found a ton of newspaper ad molds and was told by some expert that they were the original art for the posters and worth

[MOPO] MOPO: Private Responses

at times. But post to the group anyway! It will benefit. If you don't know how you make a post to: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU and put the word MOPO: as the first word in the subject. Michael Spampinato aka Pov May he holes in your collection be filled and may the thoughts in your brain

Re: [MOPO] FA: An Auction filled with cool items!

Hey Bruce! Great to see a couple of Val Lewton inserts there! I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE and CAT PEOPLE. Always loved inserts. That narrow field often resulted in some very beautiful and tight art. Always loved Lewton and Tournier as well. Pov --- On Tue, 7/27/10, Bruce Hershenson

Re: [MOPO] The plot thickens! Adams heirs skeptical about lost negatives claim

Actually Adams used several formats. In the time frame these plates are said to be form he was indeed using a 6.5 x 8.5 plate camera. May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Wed, 7/28/10, Toochis Morin fly...@pacbell.net wrote: From: Toochis

Re: [MOPO] Hitler... there was a painter! He could paint an entire apartment in ONE afternoon... TWO COATS!

This is a link to the Oliver Stone tabbing his father's scoth interview:

Re: [MOPO] Royal Mail.. Gone Away....

Gone Away is the same there as Not at this address is here. Essentially undeliverable mail because the person has moved, is deceased, etc. - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Thu, 7/29/10, Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com

Re: [MOPO] KING KONG Danish poster 1948

As far as condition, David's was definitely superior: the one on Heritage had extra folds and a stain on Kong's chest. Some collectors certainly would reject a piece for those defects. But there really is no accounting for price differences. I remember very well that back in 2006 I sold, via

Re: [MOPO] Slabbed Lobby Cards -- won't come out!

Hi Elizabeth. Before you go any further call CGC at 877-662-6642 and explain the situation. They are actually VERY helpful and quite friendly on the phone. I must ask, was the bug on the inside of the plastic? Pov - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be

Re: [MOPO] age shall not weary them

Same here, Phil. 60 at the end of this year! - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Sun, 8/1/10, Phil Edwards p...@cinemarts.com wrote: From: Phil Edwards p...@cinemarts.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] age shall not weary them To:

Re: [MOPO] By the Way. . .

I hope your birthday is great fun! Congratulations!!! - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Mon, 8/2/10, channinglylethomson channinglylethom...@att.net wrote: From: channinglylethomson channinglylethom...@att.net Subject: [MOPO] By the

Re: [MOPO] Would you buy.....? Wy I asked...

Well, honestly there is certainly a difference between buying a poster for 99.99 and having a starting bid of 99.99. - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Thu, 8/12/10, Glenn Taranto exit...@gte.net wrote: From: Glenn Taranto

[MOPO] MOPO: A few horror pieces on ebay

Hi Folks, I just put up 6 horror pieces on ebay, ending next Wednesday. All start at 9.99 w/no reserve and combined shipping: THE GHOST GOES WILD 1947 horror/comedy Republic original Insert INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN Original Belgian Window Card Chaney DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS Original French Grande

Re: [MOPO] 3D on the DownLow

I don't know, Roland. After all, Christopher Sun does assure us that the main theme of the story is love. I know I feel much better about it now! - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Roland Lataille

[MOPO] MOPO: eBay feedback checking online

Hi Folx, I've been using this online Neutral/Neg feedback reporter for some years now. It is designed to simply return all Neg and Neutral feedback on a given ebay member: be it Left By or Recieved feedback. The first link is the simplest and most direct. Just plug in a seller name. Goes back

Re: [MOPO] the end of the workld, and magnetic field- Posters doomed.

It's not just you, Tom. A friend and I have discussed this a few times: the channels seem to thrive on fear. Perhaps they are simply projecting their own inner fear of lost ratings! - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Sat, 8/21/10, Tom

[MOPO] How Would You Handle This eBay Retraction?

One of my posters up on eBay had a bid retraction. Only bid on it so far and only for $10. No big whoop EXCEPT the reason the bidder used was Could not contact seller. I wrote him and asked how he contacted me as I was concerned there may have been or currently may be an eBay glitch in

Re: [MOPO] How Would You Handle This eBay Retraction?

explanation sounds reasonable enough I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill Michael fleaBay sucks is the problem.. At 03:06 PM 8/21/2010, Michael Spampinato wrote: One of my posters up on eBay had a bid retraction. Only bid on it so far and only for $10. No big whoop EXCEPT

Re: [MOPO] How Would You Handle This eBay Retraction?

think you're making a mountain out of a molehill Michael fleaBay sucks is the problem.. At 03:06 PM 8/21/2010, Michael Spampinato wrote: One of my posters up on eBay had a bid retraction. Only bid on it so far and only for $10. No big whoop EXCEPT the reason the bidder used was Could

Re: [MOPO] HEY, LIGHTEN UP....THERE'S ROOM FOR EVERYBODY

I have consigned to Bruce. A large lot of 40's - 50's horror lobby cards, mainly Universal/Realart Monsters with a few Holmes, Chans, Poverty Row and 50's si-fi. I'll be there with my rubber-band shooter. We can recreate the climax of THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY. (now who will be who?) Pov

[MOPO] MOPO: Horror Ending Today on eBay

These end today (Wed 8/25) in a few hours. THE GHOST GOES WILD 1947 horror/comedy Republic original Insert INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN Original Belgian Window Card Chaney DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS Original French Grande THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN Original French Grande CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN 1943 Universal

Re: [MOPO] I am thinking of changing our name...

I don't know, Bruce. eMoviePaper sounds kind of like an electronic fanzine. Stick with Poster - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Wed, 8/25/10, Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bruce Hershenson

[MOPO] MOPO: Is This a Style B Insert for Terror by Night?

I've had this piece for many years but have never seen an image of it on the net, etc. All insert images I've seen are the same, with Holmes/Watson in the top right. This one more reflects the lobby Title Card and some half-sheets I've seen. Am I correct in assuming it is a Style B insert?

Re: [MOPO] OT: guy trips on acid at Egyptian Theater 2001: A Space Odyssey

It would be quite interesting to see FANTASTIC PLANET (La Planète Sauvage), which is something of a trip unto itslef.   - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Mon, 9/13/10, Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net wrote: From: Kirby McDaniel

Re: [MOPO] NO QUESTIONS ALLOWED

Clause, a link was embedded in the email to MOPO. It leads to   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=140478285113   Seller is ebay name izodz - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Tue, 11/16/10, Claude Litton twoni...@aol.com

Re: [MOPO] MOPO] Limits of insurance, reissues, back button on ebay

I've noticed the Back Button not working properly of late and am using IE 6SP2. I have to drop down the navigation arrow to get back sometimes. Frustrating. Scott Burns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding the BACK button...this is a known bug in IE7 and if affects more than just eBay. If you

Re: [MOPO] Vintage Hollywood Auction madness

On the flip side, at last for me, I was able to get five lobby cards form original release Universal Horror (House of Dracula, House of Frankenstein, Invisible Man's Revenge (title card),Ghost of Frankenstein and Phantom of The Opera), a 19494-color re-release of Frankenstein Meets The Wolf

Re: [MOPO] Why are super-high prices good and slabbed collectibles.

there isn't anything between the lines that I wrote.Rich=At 10:55 AM 12/20/04, Michael Spampinato wrote:These two posts, I have to say, are so skewed in pereception I really cannot believe it. Do you all really think the onl! y comic book collector who should be seen as

Re: [MOPO] Why are super-high prices good and slabbed collectibles.

I have to agree. When I was seeing my House of Dracula and House of Frankenstein and Ghoist Of Frankenstein original release lobbies going 197.50, 197.50 and 203.39 respectively and all in nice condition with just the usual 40's marks I had to wonder. So I stuck around and got five more pieces,

Re: [MOPO] Why are super-high prices good and slabbed collectibles

Well, you won't be seeing any of the pieces I got coming up for sale! Bruce, I was actually trying to be complimentary and obvisouly failed miserably at that. So I'll just say I was able to get pieces I did not expect I would get, they will be archivally framed and hung on the walls with

Re: [MOPO] What Did We Do To Deserve This? LONG!!!

is a wonderful man who got an awesome listtogether to provide a forum for people to talk aboutposters.Let's let them do what they do best and be supportive.Toochis--- Michael Spampinato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Scott - You hit us with a long post and am gonna hit you back. Have been reviewin

[MOPO] Question on Beligian SON OF FRANKENSTEIN poster

A piece that comes up often is the Belgian 14x22 SON OF FRANKENSTEIN poster, usually described as a 50's re-release. Can someone tell me the identifying factors to distinquish from a reproduction? I know that "Printed in Beligium" is an indicator of a repro. Further, "Imprime en Belgique" and

Re: [MOPO] Read It And Weep....

I don't think Stan Lee had anything to do with it. He isn;t even o the MArvel executive board anymore. Current Marvel Exec Lineup Officers Allen Lipson Avi Arad Kenneth West Alan Fine Tim Rothwell Bruno Maglione David Maisel Isaac Perlmutter John Turitzin Directors Morton E. Handel Isaac

Re: [MOPO] Incredible Shrinking Man OS on linen for $999 (?)

It is an interesting thing. The movie itself is not all that common. I have kept my laserdisc player for films that never made it to DVD and INCREDIBLE SHIRNKING MAN is one of them. (Another is BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN - while the DVD has great extras, the DVD is VERY harshlycropped at the top (even

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

I collect to "own a piece of a movie" so to speak. I could collect 35mm film but they would get rather redundant framed and hung on the wall. :-) I actually have a method to my collecting. I am collecting a single piece from each Universal, Monogram and PRC (Monogram and PRC being the main

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

have a life!!Toochis--- Michael Spampinato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: I collect to "own a piece of a movie" so to speak. I could collect 35mm film but they would get rather redundant framed and hung on! the wall. :-) I actually have a method to my collecting. I am collecting a s

[MOPO] My Thoughts on Backing (paper or linen)

I've posted these thoughts before on Mopo but it was so many years ago I doubt folks remember. To me, backing is a purely structural process or an adjunct to restoration. By this I mean if a piece is close to falling apart, by all means, if that piece has value to you, back it. If the piece

Re: [MOPO] DR VOLLIN MD: BEHIND THE SCENES AT UNIVERSAL

Mister Poe ALWAYS seems to have something up his tattoed sleeve (err - guess they don;t tattoo sleeves but you get my drift!). Some sweet stuff there all right! Such web sites help keep the brimstone of enthusiasm burning! Good stuff there, Frederick! (May I call you Frederick?). Just a fun

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

JR, I doagree with you that if one has something to compare to, then determination can be much easier. However, I have to disagree about the artificially "aging" aspect. Pinholes, creases, wrinkles etc. can be INDICATORS of age. But they are not reflecting "aging",they are reflecting "handling".

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

To quote "It can get humid in the summer, as long as its dry in the winter." I have to argue this point. Fluctuations of tempertaureand humiditywill adversely affect paper (I DIDspecify that in previous post). Put a piece of any paper in the condition that the heat and humidity will fluctuate

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

ot; when it comes to movie paper. But that's just me. The point was, as I mentioned before, that with a little practice and experience you can tell genuine old paper from a reproduction when you hold it in your hand and compare it to authentic paper of the same vintage. -- JR - Original Messa

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

e some of that paper from when I was a kid. It looks, feels and smellsa lot older now, even though I cared for it. You can't stop the aging process, you can only retard it. -- JR - Original Message - From: Michael Spampinato To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2

Re: [MOPO] Prices Sci Fi POsters

Hey Richard! Back in December (19th) you responded to the increasing prices of the comic book market with the post I have pasted below. I must still be considered a "newbie" in movie paper since I have only been collecting 30's through 50's horror/si-fi paper for maybe 12 years or so. But I DID

Re: [MOPO] I like to be helpful, but...

Look Bruce! First off, keep in mind the ONLY time I would bid on a private auction is if it were a dealer I knew and trusted. Well, you previous private auction netted me a SLEW of original Universal horror pieces for wht I conseder quite cheap. But why did I even bother to regsiter? Because I

Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] WHY WOULD THE FIRST POSTERS FOR A 1947 FILM BE DATED 1948 ???? (...

IMDB says for THE PARADINE CASE that itPremiered December 31, 1947, followed by a New York run starting January 8, 1948. Yes, IMDB cannot be counted 100% (it is pretty darn good though) but checking the Release Dates section of these types of films will usually reveal a year-end release, with the

Re: [MOPO] FS: Announcing a new vintage poster website, and my first Mo-Po post

Hey Dave, Shay, that's a shwell site! ;-) I share your feelings about PETRIFIED FOREST and as I was listening was thinking to myself "could this actually be all of Bogie's lines?!". An amazing idea and it works perfectly. Love the site as well. Have bookmarked it and will be frequenting it. An

[MOPO] WTN - Universal/Realart Monster Pieces

I am seeking one lobby card from the following Universal Classic Horror films. Realart where indicatd because i doubt will be able to afford the originals on most pieces. Also - either US releases (original Uni or realart) but anything considered IF 1950's or earlier re-releases AND 4-COLOR. (No

[MOPO] Poster Shows?

So are poster/paper shows still going on? There used to be one in South San Francisco I went to until they stopped that location. Anyone know of any shows where paper can be found, especially in the California area? I was at Wondercon in SF this month and there were a couple opf dealers with

Re: [MOPO] How do you display glass slides?

Does anyone know about the susceptibility of glass slides to fading etc from light exposure over time? Does UV have an impact? Any special type of glass or plastic between the light source and the slide? Etc. Etc. Etc. A very interesting topic, BTW. PovAlan Adler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A

Re: [MOPO] SLABBED POSTERS?

If poster eventually DO get slabbed it woulkd be best to figure out a way to simply encapsulate them in mylar with some sort of tamper-evident seal along the edges. Any grading notations would be on the back. This would allow the poster to be handled as if it were raw. One could stilll frame it

Re: [MOPO] Slabbed Posters A VERY BAD IDEA !!!

To address this particualr point: restored comics did not lose their value because of SLABBING. They lost their value because of the RESTORATION CHECKS that are part of the process of slabbing. And they lost that value because of the prevelenace of undisclosed restoration by many sleaze-operators.

Re: [MOPO] help please with JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS poster

I am inclined to a re-release. IMDB shows the identical layout for the US 1-sheet but it is 4-color. It is quite possible that "first time on the screen" is referring not to this specific release of the film but to the storylineitself. Basically, that this was the first Jason and the Argonauts

Re: [MOPO] Television Movies

It was wonderful and terible at the same time. Often films were horribly cut to fit the time slots. But this was way before even VHS (I would sometimes tape record the audio to my favorites)and being a 50's kid, I loved watching the old movies. Creature Feature and Creature Double Feature and

[MOPO] [MOPO} Genuine Question On Weird Superman Lobby

I picked this piece up on ebay many years ago. Yes, it is a Mexican lobby but I feared putting that in title. Am just seeking info on this as I do love it. Link is: http://povertyrow.iwhd.net/supesmex.jpg Any Superman fans out there? 1) The paper is not glossy and much thicker than the

Re: [MOPO] [MOPO} Genuine Question On Weird Superman Lobby

care about the care and feeding of Mexican lobby cards, one of Dr V's most popular articles was on the subject: Blood on the Jalapeno: Collecting Mexican Lobby Cards http://www.houseofpoe.planetmopo.com/id14.htm Worth a revisit, I say. pee jay On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 19:02:43 -0800, Michael Spampinato <

[MOPO] WTB Realart Lobbies

Seeking a WOLF MAN realart lobby, a DRACULA realart lobby preferably the one of the "peasants praying" and a BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN realart lobby. One caveat. I hate brown tape stains so please do not offer a card with them My thanks. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] FA ONLY 3 HOURS LEFT FOR SUPER SCI FI HORROR CULT SALE 2 ON EBAY.

LOL. I've been on MOPO for so many years I forget but I moved to SF six years ago and was a member of MOPO for a couple of years anywaybefore that in Boston. I am kind of flummoxed about all the flack. I agree about the 3 posts so use them as you will. I agree with the 1 sale post a day. I like

Re: [MOPO] MOPO no reply on wanted to buy

Yes, it is aggravating. I try to reply to everyone who responds to my semi-regular WTB: Realart/Universal Horror posts. The only exception is when someone sends me an offer for something I am not looking for. For example, if I specify American release 4-color and I get a reply forbw front of lobby

[MOPO] WTB Universal or Realart Classic Horror

Hi Folks, My list is being trimmed but am still looking for the following titles from the classic Universal Horror films. First, please read what I am looking for in items 1-3 below: 1) Seeking 4-color only pieces. 2) Foreign releases are ok if they are 4-color. 3) No piece released after 1959.

[MOPO] WTB - 3 Universal Horror Lobby Cards

Well it appeared I have totally messed up my email. Something in my Spam settings had been wiping much of my MOPO mail and a few days ago I basically removed Spam Block and am seeing a fine flow again. This went on for maybe 2 months or more(and work had limited my internet play) so apologies to

Re: [MOPO] Fw: [MOPO] What to do?

Ouch, Richard, that DOES hurt. I, as I am sure many of us here do,know about seeking grails. They can be compelling and also they can be most difficult when such a circumstance as you describe exists. There is little consolation beyond the platitudes: "Another will come along." "Wait a bit.

Re: [MOPO] REMAKES

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

Re: [MOPO] REMAKES

Ohyes, I liked the Bogart re-remake much better than either of the preceding films. Even though I boughta 45" projection TV in 4.3 aspect ratio (because I watch more pre-widescreen than widescreen movies), I am NEVER one to say "don't remake this movie!" Heck,the 1932 THE MUMMY is one of my

[MOPO] MOPO [WTB] Universal Horror: Wolf Man, Bride of Frank, Dracula

I am still 3 films away from having at least one 4-color piece from every Universal horror film of the 30's and 40's. All I need are one piece from THE WOLF MAN, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and DRACULA. Foreign releases are ok except for Mexican lobby cards. They must be 4-color and produced in the

Re: [MOPO] Restoration or recreation?

Ideally restoration would entail not adding material to the piece, but fixing defects such as sealing tears, deacidifying an acid piece, removing stains, even some minor inpanting to areas where the inks are rubbed. Adding paper (to my mind even border paper), extensive reworking (painting) of the

Re: [MOPO] Restoration or recreation?

A clever rejoinder but it does disservice to those who are genuinely involved in restoration. Folks who collect paper should EDUCATE themselves on restoration. Learn to identify it. Learn to understand the nuances of restoration and to apply those nuances to their own value set.To just glom

[MOPO] Posters And Indian (India) Music

I am seeking posters that are related to Classical North Indian music. For example, the films of Satyajit Ray- especailly looking for THE JALSAGHAR (aka The Music Room) PATHER PANCHALI (aka Song of the Road,The Lament of the Path, orThe Saga of the Road. APARAJITO (aka The Unvanquished)

Re: [MOPO] King Kong the 3rd

I agree about Carpenter's THING. It was much closer to Campbell's work than was Hawk's (or should I say Nyby? ::wink::)Both have their merits. I do prefer Hawk's version. Loved the dialogue. One could get quite drunk having a contaest of you have to chug a shot every time the word 'coffee' is

[MOPO] I Am Leaving Collecting - and a Photo Question

Hi Folks, First my photo question as it is important to get an answer: In trying to shoot my pieces, especially the lobby cards, with my digital camera, what do you recommend for lighting that will produce a natrual color and eliminate glare? BTW - that is not a drama queent title. I am leaving

Re: [MOPO] R.I.P. Dennis Thomas, New BigTown site, MPB

Life has been a bit hectic and I have not been on the list much. I, too was saddened to learn of Dennis' passing. I did not know him but did know him through Freddie's writings.Freddie, I really do empathize with your sorrow. It is so difficult losing a friend.MichaelJoseph Bonelli [EMAIL

[MOPO] {MOPO} Ending Sat 4/29 1940's Horror Lobbies On Ebay

Hi Folks,These end tomorrow. 1940's horror type lobbycards spanning Universal, PRC, Monogram etc. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpovertyrowQQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0?If link doesn't work search on Seller ID Povertyrow.Titles are belowAtomic Monster - Realart LC - Chaney Black

Re: [MOPO] Does Anyone Still Collect Elvis Or Marilyn

This question would make much more sense after these auctions ended. Sean, I have known you for many, many years form this list. I cannot believe you are unaware of the last minute bidding that takes place on ebay that can take an item multiples of the current bid. This sounds like an eBay

Re: [MOPO] Does Anyone Still Collect Elvis Or Marilyn

...@pacbell.net Cc: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:04 PM michael... its called advertising. bruce does this kind of thing all the time. jeff On May 16, 2009, at 9:56 PM, Michael Spampinato wrote: This question would make much more sense after these auctions ended. Sean

[MOPO] I'm Back on the list

A few years ago I had stopped posting to MOPO because of some email glitches that caused my email to not send to MOPO. I tried a few other email clients but one seemed to work so I just became a reader. I was an early MOPO member and it always amazes me how long some of the same faces have

Re: [MOPO] Martin Landau

Indeed. In ED WOOD he was sometimes more Lugosi than Lugosi was since, in those times, Lugosi was getting frail and Landau brought such energy to the role. Michael (the Mopo Member formerly known as Povertyrow) From: MoPo List on

Re: [MOPO] {MOPO} WTB 2 Realart Lobbies: Dracula and THE MUMMY

Thanks Todd! My philosophy is it is better to build bridges then to burn them!  Michael (the Mopo Member formerly known as Povertyrow) From: Todd <toddfeier...@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 8:26 PM To: Michael Spampinato; mopo-l@listserv.americ

[MOPO] {MOPO} WTB 2 Realart Lobbies: Dracula and THE MUMMY

Hi Folks! I am looking to buy two specific Realart lobby cards (original USA ONLY): 1) THE MUMMY lobby card #5 (R51/668) showing the funeral procession. 2) DRACULA lobby card #7 (R51/682) - scene showing a villagers As far as condition I matte and frame my lobbies soedge dings, tears etc.

Re: [MOPO] {MOPO} WTB 2 Realart Lobbies: Dracula and THE MUMMY

ust 23, 2017 3:51 AM To: Michael Spampinato Cc: MoPo-L@listserv.american.edu Subject: Re: [MOPO] {MOPO} WTB 2 Realart Lobbies: Dracula and THE MUMMY I hope (as I have done) that a general thanks on MOPO to all who replied about a want request is deemed acceptable? Tommy On 23 August 2017 at

Re: [MOPO] Pre-internet mail-order movie poster stores?

Sorry for being so late on this! Literally as long as I remember I was a fan of horror/sci-fi and mystery films. Boston TV in the 50s had some real revelations like Shock Theater and the various Creature Feature type shows. I always wanted to collect movies but the idea of a of film cans or

Re: [MOPO] CHANNING THOMSON

gentleman and a very sharp and funny guy! Michael Spampinato aka povertyrow From: MoPo List on behalf of Kirby McDaniel Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 8:29 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] CHANNING THOMSON Mopolistas: My great friend, pal

Re: [MOPO] What's beneath?

Sadly black light can drive one crazy, as many substances will fluoresce under black light form mustard to post 1950 white paper to antifreeze and on and on. Michael (formerly povertyrow on the list before the great email fiasco of many years ago) From: MoPo

Re: [MOPO] A question for everyone on MoPo (except the haters)

Bruce, Why not just announce the end date in your "Ending"statement. We can have slightly different perceptions of what "ending" means, and if I open an "Ending Soon" and see it is even a week away I tend to get a titch irritated, and irritated customers are not happy customers. So just plug