ORIGINAL R1976 JAPANESE RELEASE 
THE THIRD MAN (1946)
ORIGINAL MOVIE TICKET
©1949 London Films
NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE MOVIE TICKET TO FIND FOR YOUR COLLECTION!!!
JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS
Vintage
Japanese movie tickets are
typically
distributed in limited quantities by theaters
at the time of
the original theatrical release of the film in Japan.
What make
Japanese movie tickets so desirable is that they are, for the most
part, in full-color,
are intricately designed featuring
artwork, characters, and scenes from the film that are very similar
to movie posters from the large mainstream movie theaters.
These
color
movie tickets are actually “micro-posters” in relation to the
full-size movie posters.
There
are
also
2-color movie tickets which are distributed in limited quantities
by
the independent, community and locally owned, non-profit cinema and
arts centers throughout Japan...
but, these tickets are much more scarce since
these
theaters are significantly
smaller
with limited seating.
These 2-color tickets are essentially
indistinguishable from the full-color movie tickets
with the same
intricately designed artwork, characters and scenes from the film.
(Please see a more detailed synopsis of these 2-color movie tickets at the end of my listing)
These
different type movie tickets not only serve as a physical memento of
the movie going experience in Japan,
but
also
considered
collectibles due to their condition, rarity, limited availability,
movie popularity, aesthetic appeal and poster design.
Movie
tickets
are
considered “used” the moment they are printed and come out of the
machine.
The theater usher then removes the “stub-end” off
the ticket, prints an
ink
stamp on the reverse side of the ticket
and the moviegoer
proceeds to the seating area to watch the film.
These
tickets, if saved,
may
have other general signs of handling such as
edge
wear, wrinkles, creases,
a minute chip or
unobtrusive
smudges or marks.
There are movie tickets, purchased by
the moviegoer, that
are
not used at all, for whatever reason.
These “unused” movie
tickets, if handled, protected and stored away properly
will
remain highly sought after
and become very
collectible.
It
is indeed
very
rare to find a totally complete “unused” movie ticket that is in
“like
new”
condition.
It
is much more unusual
to
find a “used” movie ticket in “like new” condition.
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This is an ORIGINAL THE
THIRD MAN 2-COLOR MONOTONE MOVIE TICKET,
(Minus the stub-end), from Carol Reed/Graham Green's classic theatrical thriller re-release from
January 31, 1976
at the Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema, Tokyo.
Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema, at that time, was an independent community and locally owned
cinema arts center which usually screened feature movies, like THE
THIRD MAN,
after the movie was shown in the larger movie houses in Japan.
This movie ticket, a 2-color monotone from this arts center, was only available during the venue,
and now, for the most part, fairly impossible to find for a collection.
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Please
look closely at the photos as it shows the exact movie ticket you are
buying.
It is not restored, it is not cropped, it is not a
stock image
and it IS NOT a fake movie ticket!
PLEASE NOTICE CAREFULLY
that the cinema ticket stamp by the usher appears very, very lightly
on the front of the ticket in purple and appears at the very bottom center...
you can see a portion of the circular outline and some writing from the stamp.
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This rare movie ticket features the iconic Orson Wells in his third
feature film, THE
THIRD MAN.
The ticket is from the British Lion Film
Corp/Selznick Corp distribution
and is an original from the R1976 release in Japan.
The THE
THIRD MAN movie ticket is a unique piece of entertainment memorabilia
and is perfect
for any cinema collector or fan of film noir.
THE
THIRD MAN screenplay is written and directed by Carol Reed and produced
by London Films.
This item is a must-have for any movie enthusiast and a rare find for cinema collectors.
So, don't miss out
on this once-in-a-life-time chance to add this unique item to your collection.
WHY ARE SOME JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS PRINTED IN 2-COLOR
- WHILE MOST ARE PRINTED IN FULL COLOR?
Japanese movie tickets vary in color (2-color vs full-color) primarily due to the theater
type (maintream vs independent/art house), collectible marketing, and
printing technology, with vibrant full-color tickets acting as mini-posters for major
releases and simpler 2-color tickets often from smaller cinemas or for promotional
purposes, serving as cherished souvenirs for film fans.
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Reasons for 2-Color Tickets (Often simpler, limited editions)
- Independent Cinemas: Smaller, non-profit art houses often use less expensiveprinting, resulting in 2-color tickets.
- Budget Constraints: Fewer colors mean lower printing costs, common for less
mainstream films or special promotions. - Promotional/Limited Runs: Sometimes 2-color tickets are intentionally designed as
rarer, more collectible items.
- Mainstream Blockbusters: Major cinema chains print intricate, poster-like full-color
tickets to entice viewers and create lasting keepsakes. - "Micro-Posters": These tickets feature detailed artwork, characters, and scenes,
essentially mini-versions of the movie's poster. - Collectibility:
Full-color tickets are highly sought after by collectors, especially
unused ones in pristine condition, making them valuable mementos.
with full-color for big-budget appeal and 2-color for niche or cost-effective distribution,
both serving as treasured souvenirs for moviegoers in Japan.
(Note, at the bottom, the price of the ticket is ¥1000 or $6.34!)