Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ (1975)

'The Man Who Would Be King' trailer title, 1975

‘The Man Who Would Be King’ trailer title, 1975

Director John Huston originally intended to film The Man Who Would Be King (based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling) in the 1950s with Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable. The production didn’t come together until the 1970s, allowing Sean Connery and Michael Caine to step into the starring roles of Danny and Peachy.

A royal team-up: Sean Connery (Danny) and Michael Caine (Peachy)

A royal team-up: Sean Connery (Danny) and Michael Caine (Peachy)

A rollicking adventure tale filled with humor, action and enticing scenery,The Man Who Would Be King follows a pair of roguish former soldiers as they ascend to power in 19th Century Kafiristan.

The film is one of my favorites from the 70s. I would have been nine years old when my mother took us to see the movie in the theater. Sadly, I can’t remember the last time I heard someone talking about this picture or have seen it playing on TV. Will someone set up a revival showing of this film and have Connery, Caine and co-star, Christopher Plummer speak afterwards? All of these wonderful actors are still around and in their 80s. I don’t mean to be morose – but hurry!

Here’s the original 1975 trailer hosted by John Huston. Roll it – then watch the entire film again. I intend to. It’s been well over a decade since I’ve enjoyed the tale.

‘The Man Who Would Be King’ Theatrical Trailer, 1975

The Man Who Would Be King Wiki, IMDb
The Man Who Would Be King review at Every70sMovie

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘All That Jazz’ (1979)

Daily 70s Ad: Campari & Soda (1976)

Campari & Soda ('New York' magazine, May 24, 1976)

Campari & Soda (‘New York’ magazine, May 24, 1976)


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“That unique, tongue-tingling flavor of Campari.”

Tongue-tingling on the way! Nice turtleneck and stone-washed suede jacket combo too. Daily 70s Ad #17: Campari & Soda originally appeared in the May 24, 1976 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ (1975)

Music For Monday: Neil Sedaka, ‘Laughter In The Rain’ (1975)

"Walking hand-in-hand with the one I love..." (Neil Sedaka, 1975)

“Walking hand-in-hand with the one I love…” (Neil Sedaka, 1975)

Neil Sedaka first released “Laughter in the Rain” in the spring of 1974 where it hit the top 20 in the UK. Released later that year in the US, the song eventually climbed the Billboard “Hot 100,” hitting #1 in February of 1975.

Here’s Sedaka performing “Laughter in the Rain” (which he co-wrote with Phil Cody) on The Midnight Special. Although the video below is listed as ’74, the performance is likely from Sedaka’s hosting of the show which aired on Feb.14, 1975.

Neil Sedaka: ‘Laughter In The Rain’ Live on ‘The Midnight Special,’ 1975

Previously on Music for Monday: Herb Alpert, ‘Rise’ (1979)

Daily 70s Ad: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ (1975)

Olé Tequila 'Moustache' ('Texas Monthly' magazine, Jan. 1975)

Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan. 1975)


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“It’s got that Mexican spirit.”

In the 70s, it was moustaches for all! Daily 70s Ad #16: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.

(Source: Texas Monthly)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage (1970)

Sunday 70s Spot: Marlboro Cigarettes TV Commercial (1970)

One of the last TV commercials from Marlboro. It's all print ads after this. (Marlboro commercial, 1970)

One of the last TV commercials from Marlboro. It’s all print ads after this. (Marlboro commercial, 1970)

“Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.”

Our Sunday 70s Spot features a now rare Marlboro cigarettes commercial featuring the “Marlboro Country” slogan. Spot aired in August of 1970. Cigarette commercials were banned from US television just a few months later, on January 2, 1971.

*Note: On July 14, 2014 the Philip Morris Company had this 44-year-old commercial removed from YouTube and a strike was placed against the Bionic Disco YouTube account. Nice one!

Marlboro Cigarettes TV Commercial, 1970

Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser Half Pint With Ed McMahon (1978)

Daily 70s Ad: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage (1970)

Birds Eye 'Awake' Beverage. ('LIFE' magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)

Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)


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“Awake isn’t only for breakfast.”

Here’s an idea: plop that concentrated O.J. in some club soda. Yum! Daily 70s Ad #15: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ (1975)