1938 Universal

An 8" x 10" movie still is a standard, glossy, high-quality promotional photograph—often black and white—distributed by studios to cinemas and media to advertise films. These photos feature key scenes, characters, or behind-the-scenes production shots and are frequently collected as memorabilia, often featuring a studio still number.

KEY DETAILS ABOUT 8x10 MOVIE STILLS:

• Purpose: Primarily used for publicity, advertising in local newspapers, and display in cinema lobbies.

• Content: Usually shows main stars in scenes from the movie but can also be posed portraits or on-set shots featuring crew members.

• Physical Characteristics: Standard size of 8 by 10 inches, traditionally printed on glossy paper.

• Collectibility: These are highly sought-after, especially if they are original, vintage, or autographed.

• Background Info: They may include a studio still number, the National Screen Service (NSS) number, and descriptive text on the back or front.

NOTES:

It is unknown how many stills were made for each movie. Robert Pickell, said he's seen as many as 250 for some of The Dead End Kids films and I've seen as many as 100 for The Bowery Boys. For the purpose of this website, the template is 100 for each movie. That doesn't not mean there are that many for this particular movie.

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The Dead End Kids

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