The following is a collection of print media from the initial runs of 1958's "Dragstrip Riot" in the Pacific Northwest. "The Cool and the Crazy" (1958) was the second feature in both Seattle and Portland.
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Dragstrip Riot (1958)
After a run-in with a tough motorcycle gang, where Rick Martin (Gary Clarke) is blamed when one of the bikers is sent out of control over a cliff, he and his girl are threatened and pursued. On to the beach riot, where the real culprit is unmasked and retaliates with his spear gun.
Director: David Bradley
Writers: George Hodgins (screenplay), O'Dale Ireland (story), Robert Kirch(story editor)
Stars: Yvonne Lime, Gary Clarke, Fay Wray
The Cool and the Crazy (1958)
A high school thug is front man for a local marijuana ring.
Director: William Witney
Writer: Richard C. Sarafian
Stars: Scott Marlowe, Richard Bakalyan, Gigi Perreau
May 13, 1958 ad (Portland)
May 14, 1958 ad (Portland)
May 15, 1958 ad (Portland)
May 24, 1958 ad (Seattle)
May 25, 1958 ad (Seattle)
May 26, 1958 ad (Seattle)
May 30, 1958 ad (Seattle)
Dragstrip Riot (1958) trailer
The Cool and the Crazy (1958) trailer
