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pp. 100.paperback edition.”Since the beginning of film, there has been a love affair between New Orleans and the movie industry. The first seated theater in the United States was opened in New Orleans in July 1896. The first film production company came to New Orleans in 1898 to film Mardi Gras, and film production has been a major part of the city ever since. But, most importantly, the love affair has been reciprocal. Film legends have lined up to be in the New Orleans films, including: John Wayne, Joan Crawford, Gary Cooper, Bette Davis, Marlon Brandon, Natalie Wood, Elvis Presley, Mae West, Errol Flynn, James Stewart, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Rock Hudson, Henry Fonda, Steve McQueen and Ann-Margret, just to name a few. Crescent City Cinema Movie Posters takes you on a journey through decades of fantastic New Orleans films through the eyes of the poster artists whose objective was to capture the heart and soul of each film. Whether filmed on location or recreated in a studio backlot elsewhere, New Orleans has been featured in hundreds of films. The city’s rich history, diverse culture and people (real and fictional), natural assets, beautiful architecture and unique character have provided an unending source of inspiration to filmmakers. For art lovers, this book presents a glimpse of the evolution of the movie poster, the cornerstone of the film’s marketing campaign. This book is required looking for everyone interested in New Orleans films.”