The following is a collection of print media from the initial runs of 1955's "This Island Earth" in the Pacific Northwest. "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy " was the second movie at both locations.
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This Island Earth (1955)
Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war.
Directors: Joseph M. Newman, Jack Arnold (uncredited)
Writers: Raymond F. Jones (story "The Alien Machine"), Franklin Coen (screenplay), George Callahan (screenplay)
Stars: Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)
Two bumbling Americans stumble on the discovery of a lifetime when their search for a mummy leads them to a sacred medallion that holds the key to buried treasure.
Director: Charles Lamont
Writers: John Grant (screenplay), Lee Loeb (story)
Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor
June 15, 1955 ad (Portland)
June 14, 1955 photo (Portland)
June 15, 1955 article (Portland)
June 15, 1955 ad (Portland)
June 16, 1955 ad (Portland)
June 16, 1955 photo (Portland)
June 17, 1955 article (Portland)
June 22, 1955 ad (Seattle)
June 22, 1955 ad (Seattle)
June 23, 1955 ad (Seattle)
June 23, 1955 ad (Seattle)
June 24, 1955 ad (Seattle)
This Island Earth (1955) trailer
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) trailer
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