The following is a collection of print media from the initial runs of 1958's "Hercules" in the Pacific Northwest. "Born Reckless" was the second feature in both Seattle and Portland.

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Hercules (1958)
The muscular Hercules performs his Labors, sails with the Argonauts, and romances the fair Iole.
Director: Pietro Francisci
Writers: Apollonios Rhodios, Pietro Francisci, Ennio De Concini
Stars: Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Fabrizio Mioni
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Born Reckless (1958)
Rider Kelly Cobb travels to county rodeos to win money so he can buy a patch of land he wants to call his own. He rescues trick rider Jackie Adams from the clutches of an amorous sports writer after her saloon song, and they travel together. Jackie begins falling in love with Kelly, but he doesn't seem to notice as he continues to risk life and limb for his dream, occasionally being tempted by floozies.
Director: Howard W. Koch
Writers: Richard H. Landau, Aubrey Schenck
Stars: Mamie Van Doren, Jeff Richards, Arthur Hunnicutt
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August 4, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 4, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 5, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 5, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 6, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 7, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 14, 1959 ad (Seattle)
 
August 8, 1959 photo (Portland)
 
August 8, 1959 ad (Portland)
 
August 9, 1959 ad (Portland)
 
August 14, 1959 ad (Portland)


Hercules (1958) trailer
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Born Reckless(1958) trailer
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