Metropolis (Original US herald for the 1927 film)

Author: Fritz Lang (director); Thea von Harbou (screenplay, novel), Channing Pollock (adaptation)
Title: Metropolis (Original US herald for the 1927 film)
Publication: Hollywood: Universum Film [UFA] / Paramount Pictures, 1927

Description: Original advertising herald for the US release of the 1927 film, a shortened 115-minute version re-cut by American playwright Channing Pollock, who is credited on the herald.

Interestingly, the herald credits the film as joint production of Paramount and UFA, just prior to the formation of the larger umbrella production company Parufamet, which included UFA, Paramount, and MGM.

4.5 x 6 inches folded, 8.75 x 6 inches unfolded. Near Fine with some light soil.

Ebert I. Eureka Masters of Cinema 16. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader Canon Fodder 5. Godard, Histoires du cinema.

Seller ID: 132431

Subject: 1920s Cinema, Directors, Dystopian, Film Ephemera, Film Heralds, German Expressionism, Silent Film

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