Collection of 1930s, 40s, and 50s Monster Movies

[sciencemonster]

I collected 16mm monster movies to show my kids when they were young, but now they're not anymore. Not sure how that happened. But in any case, rather than cart these things around for the rest of my life, I'd like to sell them.

I know this is kind of hopeless, but I'd like to sell them in one big package to someone local. Is there anyone out there near San Francisco - or someone willing to pay the postage required to ship these?

It a fairly extensive list - probably 30 or so films - and is a mixed assortment of dupes, rental library prints, and somewhat rare excellent prints. I know there is a lot of garbage in there, but there is also some good stuff and I am fine taking dimes on the dollar just to avoid eBay.

I was a fairly well known collector back in the late 80s/early nineties and some might recognize my name (Mark Assaf) or my username Sciencemonster. I bought tons of films back in the day, always cheap, and not always the best condition. These would be of more interest to someone who enjoys watching films, rather than someone who is out collecting mint prints.

Anyway, if anyone might be interested in a bulk buy, please contact me. I am making up a list now and will update.

UPDATE: Here is the list. It's only 24 films.

1963 The Haunting Minimal Wear
1957 Curse of the Demon Minimal Wear
1958 AbominableSnowman Minimal Wear
1957 Target Earth Minimal Wear
1958 Kronos Minimal Wear
1957 She Demons Minimal Wear
1958 Man Beast Minimal Wear
1958 Curse of the Undead Minimal Wear
1944 Wierd Woman Average TV Print
1945 Jungle Captive Average TV Print
1958 Lnad Unknown Average TV Print
1963 Gorgo Red
1945 Revenge of the Zombies Rental
1944 Killer Bat Rental
1944 Corpse Vanishes Rental
1932 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Dupe
1931 Svengali Dupe
1966 Voyage Prehistoric Planet Red Edited
194x Ape Man Poor 0
1966 Terrornauts Unknown - red for sure
1959 Dinosaurus Red
1966 Island of Terror Red Edited
1945 Spookbusters unknown
1936 Radio Ranch unknown

[silentfilm]

There are film dealers in California that might be willing to buy the entire collection. You should join http://www.16mmfilmtalk.com" target="_blank and post this message there.

[sciencemonster]

Thx. I listed them on Craigslist and got a couple bites, much to my surprise. Hopefully at least one will turn out to not be a flake.

Mark

[millimeterman]

This is a dream list to me...wow! I have been collecting movies since I was 10 years old and still show 16mm to friends several times a year! Are any of these still available? My email is [email protected]" target="_blank

Thank you,
Tim Whaley

[sciencemonster]

No, sorry. I posted them on Craigslist and sold them a couple days later to a kid in Oakland. Much to my surprise.

Mark