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Charlie Chan Carries On, 1931

Original Vintage Movie Theater Herald
Starring Warner Oland

FIRST Chan Movie

Amazing Piece of Cinematic History

Terrific Rare Vintage Original movie Herald promoting this Rare LOST Charlie Chan film in 1931.  The FIRST Chan Movie with the original Chan , Warner Oland. .   (Note: we also have an original Herald from Chan's LOST 1932 film "Charlie Chan's Chance). 

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Note: Any movie paper from this 90+ year old LOST film is highly scarce !

Charlie Chan Carries On (Fox, 1931). Herald (6" X 8.75").
Charlie Chan fFirst film and the first appearance of Warner Oland as the title master sleuth, it is sad to note that this film no longer exists. What's not lost is this fantastic RARE Herald with terrific images of Oland and his co stars.. Marguerite Churchill and John Garrick co-star in one of the most popular movie detective series ever. 

HISTORY of HERALDS:
Movie Heralds first used in the 1910s, were small, flyer-like advertisements distributed to promote upcoming films, primarily from the silent era through the mid-20th century. They were an essential part of early movie marketing, especially before the dominance of trailers and widespread newspaper ads. Studios and theaters used them to generate excitement and awareness about new releases.  They were particularly useful before Television began to populate American households in the mid-late 1950s.   Today original movie theater Heralds are Highly desirable to collectors. 

More History on Movie Theater Heralds:

Typically printed on lightweight paper, heralds often featured colorful artwork, dramatic taglines, and enticing descriptions of the film’s plot, cast, and spectacle. They were handed out on the street, mailed to potential moviegoers, or included in newspapers. Some heralds even had detachable coupons or incentives to encourage attendance.

Heralds were particularly effective during the silent era and early talkies, when studios relied on bold visual promotion rather than television or radio ads. Over time, they became less common as film marketing shifted toward larger-scale posters, trailers, and mass media advertising. Today, original movie heralds are sought-after collectibles, valued for their historical significance and striking vintage designs.

Heralds were used up to the mid 1970s. There is a blank area on the reverse of the herald, which allowed cinemas to print their own information. 

Note: Cvtreasures stamp not on original