8mm Forum: Anyone deal with Steve Vilarino Films?

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Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on January 09, 2004, 09:25 PM:

Do any collectors remember a guy named Steve Vilarino? He used to circulate a very large list of films on super 8 and 16mm. On the list were many of the most sought-after Warners cartoons, some rare Disney stuff, and some really neat titles like the famous 10 minute spoof, "Hardware Wars". He also had some old Saturday Night Live stuff, like "The Mr. Bill Show".

I made a few purchases from him in the early 90's. The quality was usually C to B+ on average, and usually you had to wait a couple of months to get what you ordered. Sometimes, he would send stuff you didn't order instead, so I stopped dealing with him.

I wonder what became of all of those negatives.

Anyone else ever make a purchase from this guy. Nick.

Posted by D'Arcy More (Member # 50) on January 13, 2004, 05:15 PM:

Ahhhhh yes.......Steve Vilarino......I still have one of his old lists on file. Steve was known for having the rare stuff that's for sure. I purchased from him in the mid to late 80's full length super 8 sound prints of Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolfman and Freaks. Got a nifty little print of a Vinnie Price University film short called Anabel Lee (Poe Poem). My last purchase with him was about 6 years ago when I heard he had a mint full length Super 8 sound print of The Old Dark House with Karloff. Scooped that up right away and it is one of the gems in my collection. Steve moved from Redondo Beach to L.A. but I have completely lost track of him now. [Frown]

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