BRIDES OF DRACULA BALLYHOO

A 1960 Hammer Film distributed in the U.S. by Universal International was a yet another entry in the Bray Studios' long-in-the-tooth string of vampire movies. Despite the sometimes-interesting story-line and the striking use of saturated technicolor hues that Hammer was so well noted for, it still wrings out as a rather tepid film.

What it did have going for it was a lot of promotion, which was still a hallmark for Universal at the time. This article from MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR (June 15, 1960) details a theater-owner and a film advertiser's suggestions on how to "ballyhoo" the feature with theater gimmicks.

RARE 1931 FRANKENSTEIN PROMOTIONAL

This 1931 promotional folio for Universal's FRANKENSTEIN sold at auction in 2013 for $3,346.00. Because of the probable high cost to make these during that time, it is thought that there were very few of these made. A rare Frankenstein collectible!

RARE GREEN SLIME 45 RPM PROMO RECORD

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It's amazing what movie studios would come up with to promote their films. This odd gem, sold at auction, was a recording of the kooky theme song from THE GREEN SLIME. The record had a "Not For Sale" notice on the label, so it may have been distributed for free at select theaters.

Following is the description from the auction house:

The Green Slime (MGM, 1969). Promo 45 Record. Science Fiction.
A special disc jockey record featuring music by Richard Delvy from the motion picture The Green Slime. One side features the song "The Green Slime," the other features "From Beyond the Stars." Starring Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi, Richard Jaeckel, Bud Widom, Ted Gunther, David Yorston, Robert Dunham, Gary Randolf, Jack Morris, Linda Hardisty, Kathy Horan, Ann Ault, Linda Miller, Patricia Elliott, and Tom Scott. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku. An unrestored 45 record with bright color and a clean overall appearance. Very Fine-.

Sold for $74.00 in 2012.