T. Rex (April 25, 1973) “Born to Boogie” Film Advertisement – The Evening News and Star

The April 25, 1973 edition of The Evening News and Star features a cinema advertisement for the film Born to Boogie starring Marc Bolan & T. Rex with Ringo Starr, promoting upcoming screenings and a free full-colour Marc Bolan poster.

Publication: The Evening News and Star Date: April 25, 1973

Country: United Kingdom Location: Carlisle / UK Section: Cinema Advertisement

THE STORY

The advert announces Born to Boogie is now showing at the ABC Cinema in Carlisle with specific screening times. It also promotes the companion film Laurel & Hardy’s Laughing 20’s and offers a free full-colour poster of Marc Bolan with the May edition of Film Review.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

Born to Boogie, directed by Ringo Starr, documented T. Rex at the height of their fame. This local cinema ad reflects the widespread theatrical release of the film across the UK in spring 1973 and the continued merchandising around Marc Bolan.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Film cinema advertisement Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Promotional, exciting Photography: Text-based film strip style advert

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• ABC Cinema header with film strip design

• Bold text “NOW SHOWING MARC BOLAN :: T.REX :: RINGO STARR”

• Screening times for Born to Boogie and the Laurel & Hardy film

• Offer for a free full-colour Marc Bolan poster

RELATED MATERIAL

• April 7, 1973 Popswop Marc Bolan cover

• April 14, 1973 Sounds “Born to Boogie” film advert

• April 25, 1973 The Evening News and Star “Born to Boogie” cinema ad

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SOURCES

• The Evening News and Star, April 25, 1973

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