Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The collection contains press books, press kits, programs and other ephemeral pieces. The press books are elaborate and profusely illustrated, containing articles about the film, the stars and the filmmakers, plus advertising campaign mattes, detailed plot synopses, cast and crew credits, etc. The ad campaigns alone tell us a great deal about how the actors, directors, and the films themselves were promoted. Press books were sent to exhibitors, who would then cut out some of the ads that...
Dates:
2001