Mail Order Bride (MGM) (1964)

BUDDY EBSEN MGM RECORD saneeneneaanaiarasrasorooanaanntnearenaconenaiicetaaaasaaeiaaanenecs) BUDDY | MAIL ORDER BRIDE & EBSEN | BALLAD OF JED CLAMPETT Sings METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER, econ presents MAIL & i Er DUANE Warren OATES: Burt, KENNEDY: Burt KENNEDY: Richard € LYONS PANAVISION METROCOLOF q “MAIL ORDER BRIDE,” sung by Buddy Ebsen, is available on the MGM Records label as a single, 45-RPM disc in an eye-catching color sleeve. The melody was written by George Bassman, famous for his “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You.” The lyrics were authored by Buddy Ebsen himself who has quite a roster of songs to his credit. Reverse side of the record is the theme song from “The Beverly Hillbillies,” also sung by Ebsen. CONTACT MGM DISTRIBUTOR, AND RETAILER FOR TIE-INS e See that local deejays and record librarians have the record. Invite them to see the film. e Arrange for window and in-store displays. Provide material. e Ask record distributor to place record in juke boxes. Tack film posters above juke boxes. e Talk to deejays and arrange contests using guest tickets and records for prizes. —— “MAIL ORDER BRIDE” is available as sheet music, published by The Big 3 Music SHE HT Corporation (Robbins, Feist & Miller). This is now in music shops everywhere. MUSIC Contact your local music dealer and ask him to use your photos and posters in a window or in-store display. BALLYHOO THE BRIDE WITH A BUCKBOARD! Period of the film is early 1900’s. One scene (as illustrated) shows a pump organ being played on a buckboard pulled by two horses. Get such an organ and a player and mount both on a horse-drawn wagon or even an open truck. Banner might read: “T’m playing the Wedding March for a ‘MAIL ORDER BRIDE’ coming to (theater) on (date).” Actress Diane Sayre stands alongside a turn-of-thecentury peddler’s wagon. Use an attractive gal, and driver, appropriately dressed. Suggested copy: “I’m delivering household supplies to a ‘MAIL ORDER BRIDE’ coming to (theater) on (date).” Dress a girl as an early 1900 bride. TRAILERS RADIO E.T.’s THEATER TRAILER Your audience registered great boxoffice approval for Keir Dullea when he captured America in his poignant “David and Lisa” role. Buddy Ebsen is the “Hillbilly” whom everyone loves. These prime factors, plus an absorbing film, are reasons enough to run your trailer early and often. Order from National Screen ...now! TELEVISION TRAILERS Free TV trailers in lengths of 60-seconds and 20-seconds are available from your MGM Field Representative. It will profit you to look to TV for a sizable share of your theater audience. Here, Buddy Ebsen rides high on T'V, so assure yourself added boxoffice with a maximum T'V campaign. Try for time periods close to the CBS “Hillbillies” program on Wednesdays. RADIO E.T.’s There are fine, inexpensive radio time buys especially valuable in capturing the ardent followings of Keir Dullea and Buddy Ebsen. It was among this youthful radio audience that Dullea’s “David and Lisa” scored so well. This same music-loving group are Ebsen regulars so contact your MGM Field Representative now for a wide selection of radio spots in 60, 30, 20 and 10-seconds. TRY | ARE YOU A THIS | MAIL BRIDE POSTER | OR GROOM? OR Prove to our satisfaction that HERALD you met your spouse through the mails and be our guest to > kee “MAIL ORDER BRIDE”. Note: This is not to be confused with your effort to find a MAIL ORDER BRIDE. Many people have “met” for the first time through the mails via introductions, through friends, business, etc. COLOR STILLS A very attractive set of 12 full color stills is available for your theater for all uses from National Screen.