Auction of the Week Oct. 29
Source: http://www.TheDailyJaws.com, filming of the 1975 movie, “Jaws,” which was based on the 1974 book by Peter Benchley. The novel spent 44 weeks on the best-seller list.
Source: http://www.RemindMagazine.com. When “Jaws” was released on June 20, 1975, summer was considered a poor time for the premiere of a new movie. Universal Pictures promoted the film in TV ads; within 38 days, “Jaws” became the first movie to break the $100,000 million mark in box office sales. George Lucas followed the same promo strategy in 1977 with “Star Wars,” and summer blockbusters became a thing.
Source: http://www.WillowAuctionHouse.com, an undated photo of Peter Benchley (1940-2006). On Oct. 29 at 11:00 am EDT, the New Jersey firm hosts an online auction of nearly 300 lots of Benchley’s personal items.
Source: http://www.WillowAuctionHouse.com, Lot #71B, vintage photo and note on White House letterhead from the Peter Benchley collection. Minimum opening bid is $100.
Special thanks to The Daily Jaws (www.TheDailyJaws.com), a blog and newsletter dedicated to “Jaws,” for sharing this auction news.
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