Movie Snipes: Promotion for Morning and Midnight Shows (ca. 1930s-1940s)
Movie Trailers: Promotion for Morning and Midnight Shows (ca. 1930s-1940s)
This black-and-white promotional reel from the 1930s-1940s advertises morning and midnight movie showings, designed to accommodate shift workers during World War II. Preserved on PA-1953, this short film invites audiences to take advantage of extended theater hours, providing entertainment options around the clock. Set against the backdrop of the wartime economy and unusual work schedules, the trailers reflect the adaptability of theaters to meet the needs of wartime America, offering an escape and morale boost for workers at any time of day.
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