Prince: (July 3, 1986) “Under the Cherry Moon” Movie Advertisement - St. Cloud Times

Publication: St. Cloud Times (Saint Cloud, Minnesota)

Date: Thursday, July 3, 1986

Elegant promotional advertisement for Prince’s second feature film Under the Cherry Moon, appearing the day after its nationwide release. The striking black-and-white design features Prince’s iconic image inside a large triangle with palm trees, along with a smaller photo of co-star Jerome Benton.

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The ad promotes the film as a Warner Bros. release, directed by and starring Prince, with co-stars including Jerome Benton. It highlights the PG-13 rating and Dolby Stereo sound. The elegant art-deco style reflects the film’s sophisticated South of France setting.	Now Showing Daily at local theatres with showtimes: 1:30, 3:30, 7:00 & 9:00. This advertisement captures the excitement around the film’s wide release in early July 1986, following special promotional events such as the unique premiere in Sheridan, Wyoming.

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