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A Face in the Crowd Pressbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3900

  • Staff Only

This campaign created by Warner Brothers contains ads and publicity for the movie "A Face in the Crowd" from 1957.

Dates

  • circa 1957

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This campaign created by Warner Brothers contains ads and publicity for the movie "A Face in the Crowd" from 1957.

Biographical/Historical Note

Having been in the movie industry for a few years prior, Warner Brothers Studio was officially founded on April 4, 1923. Their first full length picture titled "My Four Years in Germany" was actually produced in 1918. A few years later in 1927, they released "The Jazz Singer', the first talking picture of its time. The studio had contracted some of the most famous actors which included Bette Daivs and Humphrey Bogart. The 1930s was begininng of their cartoon adventures with the Looney Tunes. In 1the 1940s, they won their second best picture award for "Casablanca". In the 1950s, they created three movies with actor James Dean. They also began their adventure in television with the creation of "Cheyenne". Over the next few decades, they continued to create hit T.V. shows and movies such as "My Fair Lady, "The Exorcist", "Full House", "Friends", and many others. Warner Brothers continues to be successful as they had their best year in 2018 with over 5.57 billion in worldwide receipts.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480