how ere movie lobby cards distributed?

bettydaw1970 · 12-02-2011, 08:42 PM

thanks.....

Nicnac · 12-02-2011, 09:53 PM

In the lobby?

bettydaw1970 · 12-03-2011, 05:52 AM

i guess i should of been more clear..alot of these cards are 40-80 years old (pre ebay..lol) how would a collector typically come about them after the film was done at the theater?

iluvfish2 · 12-03-2011, 08:22 AM

Some theaters sell them.

Some movies require the promo stuff back and I would assume at that point - they sell them.

Others allow the employees first come first serve. My sister in law has a bunch of stuff back when she worked at them. But having a friend at a movie theater here is a great in if you need/want one. If not and there's something your interested in..ask one of the employees. A few bucks in their pocket can probably land you what you want if they can get it.

generallou · 12-03-2011, 11:33 AM

The old lobby cards were typically thrown out as they were made for a showing, some were kept by the old owners others given away, there are many replicas out there so be careful if buying them and looking for an original, now a days they just use posters and most are required to be returned with the movies. Hope that helps!

bettydaw1970 · 12-05-2011, 01:36 PM

just bought my first one today!
11 by 14 from 1949 movie "alias the champ"
this guy made what pro wrestling is today!!!!!!

“Ladies and gentlemen, introducing The Toast of the Coast......The Sensation of the Nation......that Human Orchid...............GORGEOUS GEORGE!"

generallou · 12-05-2011, 06:49 PM

Nice one congrats!

bettydaw1970 · 12-06-2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by generallou

Nice one congrats!

thanks man..

i have been checking/researching them alot lately,
unless its a beast card from a super popular film, or an exceptional rarity of a niche market (just saw a dull houdini sell on ebay for 4 grand) they are pretty darn cheap...also alot of them arent that attractive, so the
interesting/pretty ones really capture your eye..

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iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,733 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Some theaters sell them. Some movies require the promo stuff back and I would assume at that point - they sell them. Others allow the employees first come first serve. My sister in law has a bunch of stuff back when she worked at them. But having a friend at a movie theater here is a great in if you need/want one. If not and there's something your interested in..ask one of the employees. A few bucks in their pocket can probably land you what you want if they can get it. __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

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bettydaw1970 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: las vegas Posts: 3,239	just bought my first one today! 11 by 14 from 1949 movie "alias the champ" this guy made what pro wrestling is today!!!!!! “Ladies and gentlemen, introducing The Toast of the Coast......The Sensation of the Nation......that Human Orchid...............GORGEOUS GEORGE!" __________________ http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/maxdaaxejd/ i collect basketball patch cards..

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Nicnac Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 5,560	In the lobby?

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generallou Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 267	The old lobby cards were typically thrown out as they were made for a showing, some were kept by the old owners others given away, there are many replicas out there so be careful if buying them and looking for an original, now a days they just use posters and most are required to be returned with the movies. Hope that helps!

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generallou Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 267	Nice one congrats!