Picked this up locally. Never seen the film or daybill before. Apparently was banned for 2 years in US. Not sure about Aust.
This film was passed for exhibition in Australia in 1979. No record of the film having any censorship problems.I was unable to find a date the film was released in Australia though.
Added 2 lesser horror titles from 1933, Argentinian 1 sheet for Vampire Bat and scene card for Night of Terror picturing Sally Blane - sister of Loretta Young. Two more horror titles that no daybills seem to exist for.
Added 2 lesser horror titles from 1933, Argentinian 1 sheet for Vampire Bat and scene card for Night of Terror picturing Sally Blane - sister of Loretta Young. Two more horror titles that no daybills seem to exist for.
My hands are the perfect place to drop that Vampire Bat once the daybill appears...
Added 2 lesser horror titles from 1933, Argentinian 1 sheet for Vampire Bat and scene card for Night of Terror picturing Sally Blane - sister of Loretta Young. Two more horror titles that no daybills seem to exist for.
My hands are the perfect place to drop that Vampire Bat once the daybill appears...
Forget about a daybill ever appearing for The Vampire Bat as it certainly appears that the film was never screened in Australia. The reason would have been that the film was either banned ( unconfirmed ), or this povery row film from Majestic Pictures was never picked up for distribution in Australia. On the other hand Night Of Terror was released in Australia, and a daybill would have been printed for it. There is always a possibility a long daybill may surface one day but you will need deep pockets, one would imagine if you attempted to purchase it.
Announced as a coming attraction only I suggest, and not proof of an Australian release. The only thing it proves is that it was intended to be released by British Dominions Films in 1933. This now strongly would indicate to me that the film must have been banned in 1933 in Australia.
I have thoroughly researched Trove records, which has extensive newspaper film advertisements up to 1954, and the sole entry is from the Manilla Tribune newspaper from all places The Philippines. Part of the Manilla ad follows.
The three main stars went on to big careers. Not sure how popular they were in 1933, but Fay Wray obviously hit major stardom that year in KK. Could be more ads in Everyones, but I'm not going through them all. Found one above on first look!
Announced as a coming attraction only I suggest, and not proof of an Australian release. The only thing it proves is that it was intended to be released by Celebrity Pictures in 1933. This now strongly would indicate to me that the film must have been banned in 1933 in Australia.
I have thoroughly researched Trove records, which has extensive newspaper film advertisements up to 1954, and the sole entry is from the Manilla Tribune newspaper from all places The Philippines. Part of the Manilla ad follows.
The three main stars went on to big careers. Not sure how popular they were in 1933, but Fay Wray obviously hit major stardom that year in KK. Could be more ads in Everyones, but I'm not going through them all. Found one above on first look!
This is the first page ( page 24 ) of ''Everyone's'' Special Productions Survey For 1933, It is the start of of the article from where Mark's earlier posted image followed on from, being page 33. As stated here the films mentioned, including Vampire Bat, are only ''Productions completed, under way or planned'' for 1933. and not yet released. If ''Vampire Bat'' had been released in Australia there definitely would have been a record, in the form of theatrical advertisements appearing in Trove. There isn't a single one though, except for the Manilla Philippines one, so in my eyes this certainly confirms that the film wasn't released in Australia.
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An Inferno insert to add to the 50's 3D poster collection:
Brand of Shame 1 sheet to add to the general collection:
And lastly for now, a daybill that's in need of a little attention (it's completely separated at the top fold line), but will look dandy when framed:
Separation more visible from this view:
As an editing afterthought, being a poster forum and all, I should probably include these recent poster book purchases as well:
Forget about a daybill ever appearing for The Vampire Bat as it certainly appears that the film was never screened in Australia. The reason would have been that the film was either banned ( unconfirmed ), or this povery row film from Majestic Pictures was never picked up for distribution in Australia. On the other hand Night Of Terror was released in Australia, and a daybill would have been printed for it. There is always a possibility a long daybill may surface one day but you will need deep pockets, one would imagine if you attempted to purchase it.
Effective Australian Newspaper advertisement.
Announced as a coming attraction only I suggest, and not proof of an Australian release. The only thing it proves is that it was intended to be released by British Dominions Films in 1933. This now strongly would indicate to me that the film must have been banned in 1933 in Australia.
I have thoroughly researched Trove records, which has extensive newspaper film advertisements up to 1954, and the sole entry is from the Manilla Tribune newspaper from all places The Philippines. Part of the Manilla ad follows.
Could be more ads in Everyones, but I'm not going through them all. Found one above on first look!
This is the first page ( page 24 ) of ''Everyone's'' Special Productions Survey For 1933, It is the start of of the article from where Mark's earlier posted image followed on from, being page 33. As stated here the films mentioned, including Vampire Bat, are only ''Productions completed, under way or planned'' for 1933. and not yet released. If ''Vampire Bat'' had been released in Australia there definitely would have been a record, in the form of theatrical advertisements appearing in Trove. There isn't a single one though, except for the Manilla Philippines one, so in my eyes this certainly confirms that the film wasn't released in Australia.