Take One (Nov 1978)

Ay .. % ed aM, FOR JUST $8 YOU GET ALL OF THESE VALUABLE BENEFITS... PLUS 8 BEAUTIFUL MATTE FINISH PORTRAITS. Full membership in the National Film Society. Your subscription to AMERI CAN CLASSIC SCREEN includes your own full privilege membership in the NATIONAL FILM SOCIETY. There is no better way to learn and enjoy the history of the motion picture in America... for you will share in the effort to help preserve the artifacts .. . the films . . . the great old theatres that are part of our movie heritage. The NFS has members in all 50 states and 29 foreign countries. You'll enjoy the friendship of others who share your love of the great films of history. And at the same time, you can benefit from the many NFS services and nationwide activities. The NFS is the organization for the film lover or collector who relishes the first 50 years of films in America. Are you thinking of buying a videocassette or videodisc machine? 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A $40.00 VALUE ... Professional matte finish 8” x 10” portraits of luxurious quality and ready for framing. Here are the early, official portraits of 8 of Hollywood’s legendary stars printed for you from the original negatives. Clark Gable, Betty Grable, Bing Crosby, James Stewart, Greta Garbo, James Cagney, Jean Harlow and Alice Faye. ALL 8 ARE YOURS FREE... when you subscribe to AMERICAN CLASSIC SCREEN at the low introductory rate of $8 per year. (That’s a 20% discount off the regular rate—so you save twice!) Would you enjoy meeting some of Hollywood’s greatest stars? Normally, a vacation in the film capital would obligate you to the standard tours where Hollywood shows you what it wants you to see. Not with ACS and the NATIONAL FILM SOCIETY! If and when you decide to come West . .. you’re in for the film experience of your life! Each Memorial Day weekend, the NFS stages MOVIE/EXPO, America’s convention for lovers of Hollywood’s Golden Era. You'll see rare films... attend seminars with film industry pioneers . . . be able to buy thousands of films .. . and attend the “ARTISTRY IN CINEMA” Awards where the greats of Hollywood’s early days are honored. People like Fred MacMurray, Olivia deHavilland, June Allyson, John Wayne, Eleanor Powell, Alice Faye (all past recipients). And we help you attend MOVIE/EXPO on a budget! You can learn about the history of film. Would you like to learn about and see the innovative early movies in America? See and speak with the people who worked on Jolson’s THE JAZZ SINGER or directed films like WEST SIDE STORY? Across America, the NATIONAL FILM SOCIETY each year offers 3 and 4-day weekend Conferences that delve into the heritage of film. Conducted by recognized experts and film pioneers, these events cover topics like “1896-1906: The First Decade of Film” and “Hollywood’s Legendary Westerns.” (A special 3-day Conference on “THE AMERICAN MUSICAL FILM” will be held in January, 1979.) 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