Corsair (United Artists) (1931)

» and CRUISE HOME LOAD of m m Rope Tying Contest In conjunction with the local Boy Scouts and other youngster clubs announce that your theatre will give a prize to the one who excels in the art of tying the various intricate knots. The winner to be judged on the basis of the neatness and speed with which he ties double hitches, slip-knots, etc. The finals of the contest should be held on the stage of your theatre amid the cheering of friends and families of the participants. What a human interest story for the newspapers to see all these kids busily en¬ gaged in the serious task of speedily fashioning long ropes of knots. The illustration on the right is available in mat form along with a printed explanation of the various different types of knots. This is a one-column mat which can be planted in the newspaper in connection with the contest or can be used to run off hundreds of throwaways with a real interest attracting idea that goes crossword puzzles one step better. Description of knots is included with mat. 1 Col. Mat 5c—Cut 30c. DOORKNOB HANGERS This clever novelty is printed on thin cardboard with a large hole at the top to enable them to fit over any automo¬ bile door or radiator cap. They are ten inches high with a die cut at the top in the center of the anchor as shown on the left. They are easily distributed at outdoor parking spaces and on the doorknobs of various private homes. Anoth¬ er good idea is to slip them over the handles of automobiles when they are stopped at street corner intersections. There¬ fore when they get moving again they act not only as a< teaser ad to the driver of the car but are seen by other people as the car passes through the streets. Prices including theatre imprint are:— 10,000 5,000 3,000 1,000 500 $3.75 per 1,000 4.00 per 1,000 4.50 per 1,000 $5.50 4.00 Order direct from Economy Novelty & Printing Co., 239 West 39th Street, New York City. Postal Telegraph Appropriate pictures of Alison Loyd with a huge basket of flowers are now available in connection with the tie-up made with the Postal Tele¬ graph Company. These stills can be secured from the United Artists home office Exploitation Department. The Postal Telegraph Company have notified their agents throughout the country to insert these stills in their window frames with a message from Alison Loyd and special mention of the theatre name in imprint. In order¬ ing these photographs ask for the Alison Loyd telegraph stills. They are priced at 10c each and measure 6% x 8*4, fitting into the wooden frames of the displays in the local Postal Telegraph offices. Mr. Schuyler of the Postal Tele¬ graph home office has notified the va¬ rious agencies all over the country so that they will be aware of the tie-up w with you in this respect. United Artists and will cooperate Nautical Sea Terms Since a great deal of your speedy action in “CORSAIR” takes place on the high seas, your exploitation campaign is admirably suited to the “Nautical” contest we have arranged. In connection with your newspaper announce that the person writing the best description of the “CORSAIR” plot in technical seafaring language will receive guest tickets as a reward. Nautical themes can also act as the basis for your newspaper essay contest. For example, here are typical themes:— “Why Does Hi-jacking Flourish Beyond the Twelve-Mile Limit?” “Was Chester Morris Justified In Becoming a Pirate In Flannels?” “Is Sea Plunder Honest Gain?” “Why Do Sailors Swear By The Morse Semaphore Cotie?” # THEATRE All of the banners illustrated on this page should be ordered direct from Morris Liberman, 690 8th Ave¬ nue, New York City. Prices are listed alongside of illustrations. Title burgee 20 x 30 inches, 50c each, used as a standard complete with cross bar, cord and tassels 75c each. (Illustrated below.) ROLAND WEST'S CORSAIR’ WITH— Chester MORRIS On the right, canvas valance, color scheme black on orange. The banners pictured herewith vary so that the exhibitor will be able to choose the ones which will best fit into his scheme of decorating his house front. The pennants naturally fit in with the sea atmosphere of the story. Whatever your selection may be, be sure you order them direct from Morris Liberman & Company as they are not carried at your United Artists Exchange. BANNERS Special deluxe flags as illustrated below Flag 8 x 12 feet, $15.00 10 x 15 feet, 20.00 12 x 18 feet, 25.00 Page Five