Vtg 1989 Great Balls of Fire Orion Home Video 25x37 Movie Poster w/Dennis Quaid
JC036aVintage 1989 Orion Home Video 25x37 Movie Poster Great Balls of Fire w/Dennis Quaid plus 5 Additional Items from the Original Movie Promotion Package
This is an original 1989 Orion Home Video promotional movie poster for the biographical film "Great Balls of Fire" starring Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis. The poster features a striking image of Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis performing on a piano, with the iconic title text "Great Balls of Fire" prominently displayed. This is a must-have item for fans of the film, Jerry Lee Lewis, or collectors of vintage movie memorabilia. This is a really unique promotional Orion home video poster package containing 6 items.
Here is what is included in this listing:
- 1) 25” W X 37-1/2” T no border two sided video poster that was folded to fit in the mailing envelope;
- 2) Four page 8-1/2” X 11” ad campaign promotional sheet in color with film pics;
- 3) Six page color tri-fold with pictures and story lines from the film;
- 4) a separate hot sheet;
- 5) Six page 9-3/4” X 11-3/4” promotional sheet in color with film pics about the actor, Dennis Quaid;
- 6) Original special printed mailing envelope
Approx. Dimensions: 25” W X 37-1/2” T
Sold as is. No warranty from the seller. No Returns.
CONDITION NOTE: Used, but the 6 items vary in condition from very good to like new. The 2-sided poster is in good condition, with some minor edge and crease wear (see pictures). The colors are still bright and vibrant. This movie video poster package was mailed folded in a film advertising envelope. Different poster on each side with a top middle tear and some moisture marks. 4 pager is in mint condition except for small storage moisture damage in the upper left corner of the back page. The six pager with a middle slot for storing other promotional items is in great condition. The letter size hot sheet is in mint except for slight moisture damage (see picture). The six page letter size movie article with pictures is in like new condition. The six page article with pictures of Dennis Quaid is like new. Mailing envelope is damaged from opening. See all pictures to know what you are purchasing.
The Movie
The theatre release was in 1989 and follows the career of “rockability” pioneer singer, piano, music recording star, Jerry Lee Lewis. Actor Dennis Quaid became proficient in playing the piano in the style that Lewis did. Winona Ryder plays his young wife Myra in the film. Until his tour in England, Lewis was heading to become a bigger singer than Elvis Presley. However, in England on tour, it came out he was married to a 13 year old. As a result, his career took a huge nose dive. Lewis’s alcoholism did not help. The music is lively and Quaid does a great job of portraying Lewis. The film was shot in multiple southern states and has one the best musical movie lines: “I’m not going to hell; I am going to play piano”.
Short Biography:
Dennis Quaid (Born 1954) is an acclaimed American actor known for roles in films like The Parent Trap, The Rookie, Far From Heaven, and The Day After Tomorrow. He received widespread critical praise for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in Great Balls of Fire.
Winona Ryder (Born 1971) is an American actress who rose to fame with roles in films like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Girl, Interrupted. In Great Balls of Fire, she played Myra Gale Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis' third wife.
Release Date: June 30, 1989
BACKSTORY: Frank G Cairo, Owner of Cairo Home Movies
Frank Cairo moved from the Bronx, New York to Kenosha, WI in 1943. The store was open until 1997 with his passing. In addition to cameras, Frank loved movies and movie stars. He began collecting 8, 16 and 35mm films, some in Italian. Eventually, Cairo Home Movies became the largest private and rental film collection in Wisconsin. In summers, there were free outdoor movie nights for neighborhood kids. Not satisfied with only the movies, he eventually started collecting movie posters, catalogs and books.
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