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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas; Hits: 104

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This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest.

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
The story revolves around two sisters: Jane Hudson (played by Bette Davis) and Blanche Hudson (played by Joan Crawford). In their youth, Jane was a spoiled child actress, while Blanche lived in her shadow. However, as they grew older, their fortunes reversed. Jane’s career declined, and she descended into alcoholism, while Blanche became a successful Hollywood actress.
Director: Robert Aldrich
Writers: Henry Farrell, Lukas Heller
Stars: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono
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November 6, 1962 ad (Seattle)

November 5, 1962 photo (Portland)

November 6, 1962 ad (Portland)

November 6, 1962 article (Portland)

November 7, 1962 ad (Seattle)

November 8, 1962 ad (Seattle)

November 9, 1962 article (Portland)

November 9, 1962 ad (Seattle)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) poster

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) trailer
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We'll Bury You! (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas; Hits: 109

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of Red Scare documentary "We'll Bury You" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle won the second featurer battle with "Mothra" (1961) while Portland got 1961 cheapo mystery "The Trunk."

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We'll Bury You! (1962)
“We’ll Bury You!”, released in 1962, is a unique film that weaves together a compelling narrative using a combination of still photographs and newsreel footage. The film’s central focus is on the growth of international Communism—from its inception with Karl Marx and his influential Communist Manifesto to the contemporary era.“We’ll Bury You!” provides a thought-provoking journey through history, shedding light on the complex dynamics of international politics and the enduring legacy of Communism.
Writer: Jack W. Thomas
Star: William Woodson

Mothra (1961)
“Mothra”, released in 1961, is a captivating Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda. The movie introduces us to the enigmatic world of Infant Island, where an expedition uncovers a native population and two tiny twin fairy priestesses. These fairies are devoted to the island’s mythical deity, Mothra. “Mothra” blends adventure, mythology, and awe-inspiring special effects, leaving an indelible mark on the kaiju genre.
Director: Ishirô Honda
Writers: Shin'ichi Sekizawa, Shin'ichirô Nakamura, Takehiko Fukunaga
Stars: Furankî Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyôko Kagawa
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The Trunk (1961)
“The Trunk”, a low-budget British mystery film released in 1961, is directed by Donovan Winter and features a monochromatic palette. ouble brews when Lisa marries Henry, a British lawyer. Enter Stephen, Lisa’s jealous ex-boyfriend, who concocts a sinister plan. He convinces Lisa that she has inadvertently killed Diane, her husband’s former flame. In a desperate bid to keep Stephen quiet and dispose of the supposed corpse, Lisa hands over hush money. But fate takes a dark turn when Diane’s other ex-lover, Nicholas, witnesses their clandestine exchange.
Director: Donovan Winter
Writers: Donovan Winter, Edward Abraham, Valerie Abraham
Stars: Philip Carey, Julia Arnall, Dermot Walsh

October 31, 1962 ad (Seattle)

November 1, 1962 ad (Seattle)

November 2, 1962 ad (Seattle)

November 11, 1962 letter to editor (Seattle)

December 3, 1962 ad (Portland)

December 4, 1962 ad (Portland)

December 5, 1962 ad (Portland)

December 5, 1962 article (Portland)

December 10, 1962 photo (Portland)

We'll Bury You! (1962) poster

Mothra (1961) poster

The Trunk (1961) poster

We'll Bury You! (1962) trailer

Mothra (1961) trailer
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Panic in Year Zero/Eegah (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas; Hits: 455

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "Panic in Year Zero" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest. "Eegah" (1962) was the co-hit in both Seattle and Portland.

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Panic in Year Zero (1962)
The film is a post-apocalyptic thriller that follows the Baldwin family, who escape from Los Angeles after a nuclear war breaks out. They try to survive in the wilderness, facing dangers such as radiation, gangs, and starvation. They also have to make moral choices, such as whether to help other survivors or protect themselves. The film explores the themes of human nature, civilization, and survival.
Director: Ray Milland
Writers: Jay Simms, John Morton, Ward Moore
Stars: Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon
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Eegah (1962)
Eegah is a 1962 film that tells the story of a giant caveman who encounters a modern family in the California desert. The film is a mix of adventure, comedy, horror, and music, and features Arch Hall Jr. as the teenage hero, his real-life father Arch Hall Sr. as the adventurous writer, Marilyn Manning as the damsel in distress, and Richard Kiel as the titular monster.
Director: Arch Hall Sr.
Writers: Bob Wehling, Arch Hall Sr.
Stars: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel
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September 25, 1962 ad (Seattle)

September 24, 1962 photo (Portland)

September 25, 1962 ad (Portland)

September 26, 1962 ad (Portland)

September 26, 1962 ad (Seattle)

September 27, 1962 article (Portland)

September 27, 1962 ad (Portland)

September 28, 1962 photo (Portland)

September 28, 1962 ad (Portland)

September 28, 1962 ad (Seattle)

Panic in Year Zero (1962) poster

Eegah (1962) poster

Panic in Year Zero (1962) trailer
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Eegah (1962) trailer
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The Phantom of the Opera (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas; Hits: 484

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "The Phantom of the Opera" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest. Portland got "The Curse of the Werewolf" (1961) for a second feature, and Seattle got 1962's "Hands of a Stranger."

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The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
The film is a loose adaptation of the 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, set in 1900 London. It tells the story of a disfigured composer, Professor Petrie, who lives in the sewers under the opera house. He kidnaps a young singer, Christine, and trains her to sing his opera, which was stolen by a corrupt lord, Ambrose D’Arcy.
Director: Terence Fisher
Writers: Anthony Hinds, Gaston Leroux
Stars: Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Edward de Souza
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Curse of the Werewolf (1961)
The film is a British horror film based on the novel The "Werewolf of Paris" by Guy Endore. It tells the story of Leon, a boy who is born as a werewolf after his mother, a mute servant girl, is raped by a beggar in a dungeon. Leon is adopted by a kind scholar and his housekeeper, who try to raise him with love and prevent his curse from taking over. However, as Leon grows up, he struggles with his violent impulses and his attraction to a beautiful girl named Christina.
Director: Terence Fisher
Writers: Anthony Hinds, Guy Endore
Stars: Clifford Evans, Oliver Reed, Yvonne Romain
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Hands of a Stranger (1962)
"Hands of a Stranger" is a horror film based on the novel "The Hands of Orlac" by Maurice Renard. It tells the story of Vernon Paris, a talented pianist who loses his hands in a car accident and receives a transplant from a murdered man. However, he soon discovers that his new hands have a will of their own and compel him to commit violent acts.
Director: Newt Arnold
Writers: Newt Arnold, Maurice Renard
Stars: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah
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September 12, 1962 ad (Portland)