ABOUT US
Zippo lighters have an entertainment resume and career longevity that a superstar would envy. They were a required accessory for film heroes of the 30s and 40s - as much a part of the costume as the trench coat and fedora. American GIs have been equipped with Zippo lighters both on and off screen since the early days of World War II. The familiar shape and distinctive click sound are as instantly recognizable as Grouchos moustache, the Dukes drawl, or Julia Roberts smile.
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Zippo's rise to prominence during World War II is reflected by the large number of films that feature Zippo lighters, both those made during that period and afterward. Whether it's Donna Reed lighting Montgomery Clift's cigarette in From Here to Eternity or Errol Flynn wielding his Zippo with characteristically suave leading-man style in Objective Burma, a Zippo lighter provides an instant air of authenticity. Director George Stevens was captured using his Zippo during the making of his documentary D-Day to Berlin. In 1945, Vincent Minelli's The Clock used a lighter to bring Judy Garland and Robert Walker together for a whirlwind courtship. The dialogue indicates that it is a Zippo lighter, but the shortage of civilian Zippo lighters forced the use of a stand-in. (See Zippo history
for more information about the shortage of Zippo lighters during World War II.)
Featured Movie Role the air i breathe
Four stories, representing the emotional principles of love, pleasure, sorrow, and happiness, come together in this episodic drama. A powerful crime boss, Fingers, subtly controls the destinies of four people whose circumstances have brought them to a crossroads in their lives. A quiet business executive is told that an upcoming horse race has been rigged and bets everything he has on his belief that the story is true. A noted pop singer discovers her career is hanging in the balance when she's forced to sever ties with her manager. A doctor must set aside a physician's traditional guidelines when circumstances demand he treat the woman he loves after a serious accident. And a criminal has a powerful vision of the future, but can't decide if his premonitions are to be trusted. Cast: Andy Garcia, Kevin Bacon, Forest Whitaker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Brendan Fraser Directed by: Jieho Lee Distributed by: NALA Films Released: 2007 Also see Zippo in…
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