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Posted by Alan L. Hitchcox (Member # 598) on February 02, 2008, 02:32 PM:

I think I may have come across a copy of the very first title released by Castle films. In Scott MacGillivray's book, "Castle Films," he lists "Hindenburg Explodes" as the first title released by Castle Films. He also says the "Hindenberg Explodes" was distributed by Pathograms in 1937.
The print I have has "A Pathograms Release Edited by Eugene Castle" in the titles, with a copyright date of 1937.
I was originally thinking of listing this on eBay. But if it's not worth that much, I'd be better off finding a museum that might want it.
Is there such a thing? Any other thoughts?

-Alan

Posted by Tony Stucchio (Member # 519) on February 02, 2008, 02:34 PM:

Yes, there is. Ever heard of the "Tony Stucchio Museum".
[Big Grin]

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on February 03, 2008, 02:50 PM:

Yes Alan, that was the first release, rare of course, not museum-quality, though not farfetched really as many of our films should be museumized. A good 16mm of that is even rarer, of course. Scott's book is a superb guide, I highly endorse it, Shorty

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