Original Columbia Pictures Three Sheet Poster (41×81) for the Oscar Rudolph musical, DON’T KNOCK THE TWIST (1962) starring Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, The Dovells, The Carroll Brothers, Vic Dana, Linda Scott, and Dee Dee Sharp. A harried television executive must put together an epic “Twist Spectacular” to beat a competing network and brings together some of the best pop musical talent of the day. Besides Checker’s “twist” hits, there was Linda Scott’s “Yessirree,” Vic Dana’s “Little Altar Boy,” and especially Gene Chandler’s “Duke of Earl.” Chubby Checker was the stage name of Ernest Evans. Dick Clark’s first wife, Barbara, suggested the name as a take-off on “Fats” Domino. This original three sheet poster is folded and in fine condition—with some small distresses, a small tar in the top section, and some staple holes. There are no fold separations and the color is good.

Original United Artists Three Sheet Poster (41×81) for the Lawrence Doheny musical comedy, TEENAGE MILLIONAIRE (1961)—starring Jimmy Clanton, Rocky Graziano, and Zasu Pitts. This is the story of a teenager who secretly writes and records a hit song and happens to have a millionaire father who owns a radio station. This entertaining little teen movie was primarily made to showcase some of the popular singers of the time—including Chubby Checker, Dion, Marv Johnson, and Jackie Wilson. The plot is a little corny and the dialogue is coached, but the music is lots of fun. This original three sheet poster is in very fine condition despite having been used in the theater for promotion.