MOVIE PICTORIAL (JP) Magazine Covers and Issues Archive

THE MOVIE PICTORIAL

aka "Eiga Joho"
Monthly Magazine from Japan Japan flag

First issue:

1936

Publisher:

Kokusai Joho

Movie magazine?

Yes

Still published?

No, ceased

- Fan magazine: It featured large, glossy photos, "behind-the-scenes" production stills, and personality-driven features.
- Like Photoplay and Modern Screen, helped to export the "Hollywood" glamour aesthetic to Japanese audiences.
- Issues have double covers (front/back), one in English and one in Japanese (info: V).

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