Hitchcock's The Family Plot ORIGINAL 1st RELEASE ISSUE MOVIE TICKET Japan MINT

Description: ORIGINAL 1ST RELEASE ISSUE 1976 ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S FINAL FILM THE FAMILY PLOT ©1976 Alfred Hitchcock Productions JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS Vintage Japanese movie tickets are typically distributed in limited quantities by theaters at the time of the original theatrical release of the film in Japan. What make Japanese movie tickets so desirable is that they are, for the most part, in full-color, are intricately designed featuring artwork, characters, and scenes from the film that are very similar to movie posters from the large mainstream movie theaters. These color movie tickets are actually “micro-posters” in relation to the full-size movie posters. There are also 2-color (sometimes all-color) movie tickets which are distributed in limited quantities by the independent community and locally owned, non-profit cinema and arts centers... but, these tickets are much more scarce as these theaters are significantly smaller with limited seating. These 2-color tickets are essentially indistinguishable as the full-color movie tickets with the same intricately designed artwork, characters and scenes from the film. These different type movie tickets not only serve as a physical memento of the movie going experience in Japan, but also considered collectibles due to their condition, rarity, limited availability, movie popularity, aesthetic appeal and poster design. Movie tickets are considered “used” the moment they are printed and come out of the machine. The theater usher then removes the “stub-end” off the ticket, prints an ink stamp on the reverse side of the ticket and the moviegoer proceeds to the seating area to watch the film. These tickets, if saved, may have other general signs of handling such as edge wear, wrinkles, creases, a minute chip or unobtrusive smudges or marks. There are movie tickets, purchased by the moviegoer, that are not used at all, for whatever reason. These “unused” movie tickets, if handled, protected and stored away properly will remain highly sought after and become very collectible. It is indeed very rare to find a totally complete and intact “unused” movie ticket that is in “like new” condition. It is much more unusual to find a “used” movie ticket in “like new” condition.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Shipped right here in the USA in a matter of just couple of days instead of possibly months from overseas sellers not to mention who knows what the package will look like when you get it. ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]SYNOPSIS A phony psychic/con artist and her taxi driver/actor boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California. Blanche (Barbara Harris), a less than reputable psychic, and her equally shady boyfriend, George (Bruce Dern), are hired by an elderly lady to find her nephew Arthur (William Devane), who had been given up for adoption as a boy. With little information to go on, the pair track down the now-adult man in San Francisco. Arthur has had a colorful past, including murder and thievery with girlfriend Fran (Karen Black). So when he discovers he is being trailed, he assumes it's for other reasons.This is the ORIGINAL 1st RELEASE VIEWING MOVIE TICKET issued by Aeon Cinema Okayama Theater, Tokyo when THE FAMILY PLOT , Alfred Hitchcock's final film before his death on April 29, 1980, was released on August 26, 1976. There may be a rough edge where the ticket stub-end was removed by the usher. The movie ticket was used several years ago and was available only during the movie venue and now difficult to find. THE FAMILY PLOT starred Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris, Willam Devane and many more notable entertainers. THE FAMILY PLOT was produced by Alfred Hitchcock Productions, distributed by Universal Pictures, written by Ernest Lehman, and adapted from the 1972 novel "The Rainbird Pattern" by Victor Canning. THE FAMILY PLOT was, of course, Alfred Hitchcock's final directing role. The ticket measures 6.6 cm x 13.8 cm, is in superb condition with no signs of wear or damage and is a perfect addition to any movie memorabilia collection, and, especially, for the Alfred Hitchcock fan. It is indeed a beautiful movie ticket showing the famous silhouette logo of Alfred Hitchcock on the front which, by the way, the artwork was designed by Alfred Hitchcock himself. A flat rate charge of $5.00 is applicable for continental USA shipping. Add this rare piece of entertainment memorabilia to your collection today!I would condition this ticket as excellent for a collection. Overall solid, complete and intact; Sharp corners and straight clean edges; No wrinkles or paper distortions; No creases, corner folds or pinholes; No tears, tape or missing pieces; No marks, stains or fading; Beautiful, bright, intense colors. Following evaluation guide by POSTERS FROM JAPAN MOVIE TICKETS Grade Description MINT Brand new, unused, flawless is the true meaning of a TRUE MINT ITEM. We, fundamentally, only sell original and authentic “USED” Japanese theater movie tickets as stipulated above under JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS. But, by this very definition, this grade of MINT, if used herein, shall be considered "LIKE NEW and ESSENTIALLY FLAWLESS", but 'USED” and therefore cannot be considered TRUE MINT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEAR MINT Our top grade...most Japanese movie tickets fall within this catagory. No substantial or significant flaws. But, may show very minor signs of handling: soft edges, a light corner fold, minor surface wrinkles. NO SUBSTANTIAL MISSING PIECE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXCELLENT No major, significant flaws that seriously detracts from the movie ticket. Normal condition with a feeling of use over time due to handling or storage. But, may have some of the following: tiny or light corner folds, indentations from storage, very minor tear along boarder only, age discoloration, a single crease from folding over. Most collectors would be happy with this grade. NO SUBSTANTIAL MISSING PIECE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VERY GOOD Has visible defects such as several creases, a small piece missing or an accumulation of minor defects. Details of imperfections will be listed. This grade is still more than suitable for framing but collectors that are fanatical about condition should wait for a better copy to come available. WE RELUCTANTLY STOCK MOVIE TICKETS IN THIS GRADE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unacceptable We do not sell this grade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wrinkles are relatively small, unintentional indentations from general handling (most tickets have wrinkles), but, does not break or cut through the surface of the ticket. Creases are indentations, maybe intentional, which break or cuts through the ticket.

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