Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 71:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! This lot consists of a group of four original, vintage theatrical pressbooks and promotional press folders from the early 1980s. These advertising materials were distributed by movie studios to theaters, press, and media outlets to promote the theatrical releases of the films. The collection features:
1. Nobody’s Perfekt (1981): A Columbia Pictures promotional booklet starring Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, and Susan Clark. The screenplay is by Tony Kenrick, produced by Mort Engelberg, and directed by Peter Bonerz. This piece features an illustrated cover, cast profiles, and film credits. The back cover is marked with the Columbia Pictures logo and the text: © 1981 COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC.
2. The King of Comedy (1982): A Twentieth Century-Fox promotional press folder starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis. Directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul D. Zimmerman, and produced by Arnon Milchan. It features a gatefold design with Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, a photo of De Niro and Jerry Lewis on the back, and the tagline: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HEEEEERE’S RUPERT… The back cover is marked with the Twentieth Century Fox logo and the text: © 1982 Twentieth Century-Fox All Rights Reserved.
3. My Tutor (1983): A Crown International Pictures promotional booklet starring Caren Kaye, Matt Lattanzi, Kevin Mcgarthy, Clark Brandon, Bruce Bauer, Arlene Golonka, and Crispin Glover. It was produced by Marilyn J. Tenser with a screenplay by Joe Roberts. It features a scrapbook-style design with color film stills, a cast synopsis, and production credits. The back cover is marked with the Crown International Pictures logo and the text: © 1982 CROWN INTERNATIONAL PICTURES.
4. Porky’s II: The Next Day (1983): A Twentieth Century-Fox pressbook for the film directed by Bob Clark, with executive producers Melvin Simon, Harold Greenberg, and Alan Landsburg. This item features colorful illustrated pages, movie stills, cast headshot graphics, and promotional taglines. The back page is marked with the Twentieth Century Fox logo and the text: © 1983 TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX.
Condition report:
Overall very good vintage condition. The folders and booklets show minor shelf wear consistent with age, storage, and handling, including light corner bumping, minor surface scuffs, and small creases along the spines. The interior pages are clean and the colors remain bright and vibrant. No major tears, cutouts, or handwriting are present.
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