Orson Welles: “How Did He Get That Way?” — 1940
A supine genius who had accomplished more by age 24 than… almost everyone.
USA: Hollywood
Merry Christmas from Thelma Todd and Her Giant Sombrero
Hollywood stars have always had to do silly things for the sake of publicity….
Dracula’s Daughter: She’s Exotic! She’s Hypnotic! She Gives You That Weird Feeling! — 1936
Hollywood poster artists are responsible for much of a movie’s attraction. In fact, I love these fantastic posters so much I don’t even really need to see the movie. See a whole bunch of promotional artwork for “Dracula’s Daughter” at the link.
Nigel Bruce and Basil Rathbone Frolicking with Dachshunds
Nigel Bruce and Basil Rathbone cavort poolside with Bruce’s doggies.
“Dirigible” — 1928
What a great promo poster for a movie meant to be a follow-up to “Wings” but which was never actually made.
“Vampire a la Mode” — 1928
Movie poster for a saucy, pre-code spoof of late-’20s Hollywood. “Big-shots,” look out.
