Marc Bolan (June 28, 1974) "Born to Boogie" Film Advertisement – Chester Chronicle
A prominent cinema advertisement in the June 28, 1974 edition of the Chester Chronicle promoting the film Born to Boogie, starring Marc Bolan and T. Rex alongside Ringo Starr and Elton John, highlighting Bolan’s starring role in this landmark glam rock documentary during the height of T. Rextasy.
Publication: Chester Chronicle Date: June 28, 1974
Country: United Kingdom Section: Cinema / Entertainment Advertisement
THE STORY | WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS |
The advert promotes the film Born to Boogie, which captures Marc Bolan and T. Rex in performance and features guest appearances by Ringo Starr. It announces showtimes at the Wedgwood – Queensferry cinema, positioning the movie as a major draw for fans of glam rock and Bolan’s charismatic on-screen presence. | Bold film title “Born to Boogie” with prominent credits listing “Starring MARC BOLAN, T.REX, RINGO STARR, ELTON JOHN”. Includes showtimes, pricing, and the distinctive EMI film logo. Classic 1974 newspaper cinema advertisement layout with strong visual promotion. |
CONTEXT AND NOTES | FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS |
Published in the Chester Chronicle on June 28, 1974, this advertisement reflects the massive popularity of Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the time. Born to Boogie, directed by Ringo Starr, was a key glam rock film that documented the band’s live energy and cultural impact, bringing Bolan’s stardom to cinema screens across the UK. | Event: Cinema advertisement for Born to Boogie Era: 1974 (Peak of T. Rextasy) Tone: Promotional, exciting Photography: Film stills and bold typography featuring Marc Bolan and T. Rex RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. |
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