This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "High School Caesar" (1960) in the Pacific Northwest. "Date Bait" (1960) was the second feature in both cities. Both are from Corman's "The Filmgroup" distribution company.

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High School Caesar (1960)
Matt Stevens is the big man at high school. He sweats the students for protection money, acquires copies of tests for a fee, and has rigged the votes so he can beat Kelly in the election for student president.
Director: O'Dale Ireland
Writers: O'Dale Ireland, Ethelmae Wilson Page, Robert Slaven
Stars: John Ashley, Gary Vinson, Steve Stevens
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Date Bait (1960)
A troubled young man, Brad, returns home after six months of rehab. On his first night, he starts a fight in a dance club with a man named Logan because he was dancing with Sue, a girl whom Brad is in love with. Brad's older brother ends the fight to beat Logan up later.
Director: O'Dale Ireland
Writers: O'Dale Ireland, Ethelmae Wilson Page, Robert Slaven
Stars: Gary Clarke, Marlo Ryan, Dick Gering


March 14, 1961 ad (Seattle)


March 15, 1961 ad (Seattle)


March 16, 1961 ad (Seattle)


May 24, 1961 ad (Portland)


May 25, 1961 ad (Portland)


May 7, 1961 ad (Portland)


High School Caesar (1960) poster


Date Bait (1960) poster


Date Bait (1960) trailer

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