Info Wanted: Does anyone know what previews were originally shown before Star Wars in 1977?

I was wondering if anyone who was alive in 1977 and saw Star Wars in the theater, can remember exactly what previews were shown before the theatrical release of the film. I thought it would be really interesting to see the original previews re-edited before the movie, probably the despecialized edition, and recreate the experience of seeing the movie theatrically. I wanted to try it but I would need to know which trailers played before the movie. It’s possible it could have varied depending on the theater but it would nice to get a general idea from some people who saw the movie in 1977 or knows someone who did. It would also be helpful if anyone knows what previews were shown before ESB and ROTJ and it could recreate the experience of seeing them in the theater as well. Anyway, I was just think it would be great to see for those who weren’t alive then. Thanks.

UPDATE: I think I found what I needed. Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDZY5ZeIQI&list=PL1k3lkjDWfLvjOesTR4eqskjsZKZKuALP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJv9xUahVcQ&list=PL1k3lkjDWfLt3sP68g33hrN6G9PzvNYM9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF7-95_GUuk&index=2&list=PL1k3lkjDWfLusFb88uoHh6SjaMU4sBXJt

TV’s Frink said:

I look forward to your fan edit.

Thanks.

TV’s Frink said:

Not sure if serious.

I was. I might also do this for the prequels and TFA. It would be especially interesting to see TPM with the previews attached, to try and recreate the hype surrounding the film before it came out.

TV’s Frink said:

I don’t see how attaching a preview to the front of Star Wars is a fanedit, but ok.

It’s not, really. I just wanted to try and recreate the experience of watching for the first time in the theater. I just put it in this category because it involves editing.

Take a look at this thread from 2012:
http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/1977-UK-theatre-intro-reconstruction/id/14490

Moth3r said:

Take a look at this thread from 2012:
http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/1977-UK-theatre-intro-reconstruction/id/14490

Thanks Moth3r.

Jonno said:

Moth3r said:

Take a look at this thread from 2012:
http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/1977-UK-theatre-intro-reconstruction/id/14490

That project’s come on a little since I last posted there - I’ve done UK intros for all three OT films now.

I’d be pleased to get them out there, but still not sure of a distribution method that will work for this kind of stuff - Youtube will probably have issue with the assorted music and audio, and ESB includes Black Angel so the sharing rights are a bit suspect anyway.

Would MySpleen be a route worth trying?

You could probably post the other intro reels on Vimeo.

Bingowings said:

I remember there was a trailer for Star Wars… before Star Wars which was confusing for a seven year old.

Okay? Thanks.

Jonno said:

I’ve just upped the intro for Star Wars to MS if you want to give it a whirl. It’s full BD quality so around 5GB, but it’s freeleech on there right now…

Sorry it took me so long to reply. Would it be possible to get an invite to MS?

From what I’ve heard and read, the trailer for William Friedkin’s Sorcerer played before Star Wars in some theatres. I’m not sure what other films were advertised as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BDbIzovuos