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"PT-109" comic book
PT-109 comic book, published by Golden Press Inc., copyright Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., 1964. This comic book was produced in conjunction with the release of the Warner Brothers movie "PT-109" starring Cliff Robertson as Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. The comic book is based on the movie, which portrays the actual World War II battle during which Kennedy's PT-109 boat was sunk by the Japanese warship Amagiri.The front cover of the comic book has a small inset in the upper right corner showing actor Cliff Robertson as Lieutenant Kennedy. The inside front and back covers contain photographs showing scenes from the movie "PT-109." This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
"PT-109" comic book
1964
Paper
10 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (26 x 18.4 cm)
Indra Family Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
2012.005.0001
Warner Brother's film, PT-109, was the first theatrical film released about a sitting U.S. president. The White House received casting approval, and President Kennedy personally selected actor Cliff Robertson to play young Lt. John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy allegedly preferred actor Warren Beatty for the role.The film was not a box office success and generated mixed reviews. After being out-of-print for many years, it is now available as a DVD-R "on demand" disc from the Warner Brothers Archive. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator
"PT-109" comic book
PT-109 comic book, published by Golden Press Inc., copyright Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., 1964. This comic book was produced in conjunction with the release of the Warner Brothers movie "PT-109" starring Cliff Robertson as Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. The comic book is based on the movie, which portrays the actual World War II battle during which Kennedy's PT-109 boat was sunk by the Japanese warship Amagiri.The front cover of the comic book has a small inset in the upper right corner showing actor Cliff Robertson as Lieutenant Kennedy. The inside front and back covers contain photographs showing scenes from the movie "PT-109." This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
"PT-109" comic book
1964
PT-109
Comic books
Movie
World War II
Pop Culture
Kennedy, John F.
Poughkeepsie
Paper
10 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (26 x 18.4 cm)
Indra Family Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
2012.005.0001
Warner Brother's film, PT-109, was the first theatrical film released about a sitting U.S. president. The White House received casting approval, and President Kennedy personally selected actor Cliff Robertson to play young Lt. John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy allegedly preferred actor Warren Beatty for the role.The film was not a box office success and generated mixed reviews. After being out-of-print for many years, it is now available as a DVD-R "on demand" disc from the Warner Brothers Archive. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator
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