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17 Vintage Star Wars Pics

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By Dan Goodswen published 13 November 2009

Original images from the 1977 London premiere brochure...

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Star Wars

Star Wars

We're sold on the cover alone...

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Page 1 of 17
Inside the Millenium Falcon

Inside the Millenium Falcon

You talkin' to me?

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Page 2 of 17
Say Cheese

Say Cheese

A few snaps for the Facebook page...

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Page 3 of 17
Who Is the Guy In The Helmet?

Who Is the Guy In The Helmet?

...and where can we get one!

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Page 4 of 17
The Rebellion Will Not Be Televised

The Rebellion Will Not Be Televised

At least not in colour.

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Page 5 of 17
Actor Bios

Actor Bios

You mean there's a man in that rubbish bin?

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Page 6 of 17
Dogfight

Dogfight

Not your Grandpa's aerial battle...

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Page 7 of 17
Everything Has Gone Pink Again

Everything Has Gone Pink Again

But it still looks cool...

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Page 8 of 17
Supporting Cast

Supporting Cast

But in case you don't care - here's a big picture of the lead actors!

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Page 9 of 17
In Glorious Colour

In Glorious Colour

Other than pink and black, that is.

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Page 10 of 17
And We're Back to Pink

And We're Back to Pink

George who?

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Page 11 of 17
Beats A Ford Capri

Beats A Ford Capri

But where are the wheels?

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Page 12 of 17
Glowing Swords

Glowing Swords

Did they set the blades on fire? What do you mean 'light-sabre'?

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Page 13 of 17
Skywalker...

Skywalker...

...surely something like Starkiller would be more appropriate?

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Page 14 of 17
Gentle Ben

Gentle Ben

Isn't that the guy from Kind Hearts and Coronets ? Is he playing all the parts in this too?

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Page 15 of 17
Safety First

Safety First

You know what would be helpful? Handrails.

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Page 16 of 17
Back Cover

Back Cover

So when does the film start?!

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Page 17 of 17
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