The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jim Sharman
Produced by	Michael White
Written by	Richard O'Brien Jim Sharman
Starring	Tim Curry Susan Sarandon Barry Bostwick Richard O'Brien Patricia Quinn Nell Campbell Meat Loaf
Music by	Richard O'Brien
Cinematography	Peter Suschitzky
Editing by	Graeme Clifford
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date(s)	August 14, 1975(UK), September 26, 1975(US)
Running time	Theatrical cut 98 min. Extended cut 100 min.
Country
Language	English
Budget	$1.2 million (estimated)
Followed by	Shock Treatment (1981)
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy film that parodies horror films. With a screenplay written by Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman, the film features Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. The film is based on the British musical stage production The Rocky Horror Show. Image File history File links The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show. ... Jim Sharman was born 12 March 1945 in Sydney, Australia, as James David Sharman. ... There have been multiple public figures named Michael White or Mike White, including: Michael White (journalist), Associate Editor and former Political Editor of The Guardian Michael White (politician), former Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio Michael White (clarinetist), New Orleans jazz musician Michael White (violinist), jazz musician Michael White (Bassist), member of... Richard OBrien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England) is an English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer. ... Jim Sharman was born 12 March 1945 in Sydney, Australia, as James David Sharman. ... Timothy James Curry (born April 19, 1946) is an English actor, singer and composer, perhaps best known for his role as mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). ... Susan Sarandon (born October 4, 1946) is an Academy Award-winning American actress. ... Barry Knapp Bostwick (February 24, 1945[1]) is an American actor and singer. ... Richard OBrien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England) is an English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer. ... Quinn with Richard OBrien and Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ... Little Nell Campbell (born Laura Elizabeth Campbell, May 24, 1953) is an Australian actress and singer. ... This article is about the singer. ... Richard OBrien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England) is an English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer. ... Peter Suschitzky (born July 25, 1941) is a Polish-British cinematographer, born in Warsaw to fellow cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitzky. ... Graeme Clifford is a movie director from Australia who was born in Sydney in 1942. ... Twentieth (20th) Century Fox Film Corporation (known from 1935 to 1985 as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) is one of the six major American film studios. ... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // January 28 - George Lucas creates the second draft of what would eventually become Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // January 28 - George Lucas creates the second draft of what would eventually become Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article is about the 1981 musical comedy film. ... // January 28 - George Lucas creates the second draft of what would eventually become Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. ... The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. ... A comedy is a dramatic performance of a light and amusing character, usually with a happy conclusion to its plot. ... This article is about motion pictures. ... DVD cover showing horror characters as depicted by Universal Studios. ... Richard OBrien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England) is an English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer. ... Jim Sharman was born 12 March 1945 in Sydney, Australia, as James David Sharman. ... Timothy James Curry (born April 19, 1946) is an English actor, singer and composer, perhaps best known for his role as mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). ... Susan Sarandon (born October 4, 1946) is an Academy Award-winning American actress. ... Barry Knapp Bostwick (February 24, 1945[1]) is an American actor and singer. ... The Rocky Horror Show is a long running stage musical (opening in London initially, on June 19, 1973) that inspired the movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ...

The film is considered a cult classic and a midnight movie, although it is widely known by mainstream audiences and has a large international following. RHPS was the first movie from a major film studio (20th Century-Fox) in the midnight-movie market.^[1] While the film is popular, critics point to the lack of plot, the cartoonish style, and the overly sexual nature of the film as some of its major drawbacks. Regardless, the movie is one of the most well known and financially successful midnight movies.^[2] It is the longest running theatrical release in film history.^[3] More than 30 years later it is still in limited release in theaters around the world. In December 2005, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington selected The Rocky Horror Picture Show for preservation in the National Film Registry, a collection of only 450 films (as of 2006).^[4] This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... A classic midnight movie in every sense of the term, Tod Brownings Freaks (1932) is the sort of (then) obscure horror film shown on late-night TV beginning in the 1950s; in the 1970s and early 1980s it was a staple of midnight screenings at theaters around the U... 20th Century Fox logo Fox Plaza, the company headquarters. ... Construction of the Thomas Jefferson Building, from July 8, 1888 to May 15, 1894. ... James H. Billington James Hadley Billington (born June 1, 1929) is the current Librarian of Congress. ... The National Film Registry is the registry of films selected by the United States National Film Preservation Board for preservation in the Library of Congress. ...

Plot

Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) begins to propose to Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon)

The story, narrated by a criminologist (Charles Gray), is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon), who find themselves lost on a cold and rainy late November evening. Seeking a phone from which to call for help, the two find shelter at a nearby castle inhabited by strange and outlandish characters who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. They watch, still wet from the rain, as the Transylvanians dance the Time Warp, the film's signature song. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Look up Criminologist in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Charles Gray (August 29, 1928 - March 7, 2000) was an English actor, born Donald Marshall Gray in Bournemouth, Hampshire, (now Bournemouth, Dorset) Charles Gray as Ernst Blofeld in Diamonds Are Forever Donald Gray attended Bournemouth School along side Benny Hill, whose school had been evacuated to the same buildings, during... Barry Knapp Bostwick (February 24, 1945[1]) is an American actor and singer. ... Susan Sarandon (born October 4, 1946) is an Academy Award-winning American actress. ... The Time Warp is a dance featured in the rock musical The Rocky Horror Show and the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, performed during the chorus of the song of the same name. ...

They are soon swept into the world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a self-proclaimed "sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania" and his servants, siblings Riff Raff (Richard O'Brien) and Magenta (Patricia Quinn), as well as groupie Columbia (Nell Campbell) and an ensemble of convention attendees. Timothy James Curry (born April 19, 1946) is an English actor, singer and composer, perhaps best known for his role as mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). ... Richard OBrien (born Richard Timothy Smith on March 25, 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England) is an English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer. ... Quinn with Richard OBrien and Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ... A groupie is a person who, while he/she may be a fan at some level, seeks intimacy (most often physical, sometimes emotional) with a famous person. ... Little Nell Campbell (born Laura Elizabeth Campbell, May 24, 1953) is an Australian actress and singer. ...

It is Furter's intention to unveil the "secret to life itself". In a scene inspired by Frankenstein movies, "Rocky Horror" (Peter Hinwood) is brought to life. After the disoriented Rocky is chased down by Frank, the party is interrupted by Eddie (Meat Loaf), an ex-delivery boy, who rides out of a deep freeze on a motorcycle. The scene ends with his bloody death at the hands of Furter. Peter Hinwood was born May 17, 1946, and worked as both a photographer and a professional model while he was pursuing his acting career. ... This article is about the singer. ...

Brad and Janet are shown to separate rooms where their host has his way with both. Janet, overcome with emotion, wanders off looking for Brad. She discovers a cowering Rocky, hiding in his birth tank from Riff Raff, who torments the creature much as Igor tormented Frankenstein's monster.

Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) self proclaimed "Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania

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After discovering the "creature" is missing, Frank, Brad, and Riff Raff return to the lab where they learn that an intruder has entered the building. Dr. Everett Scott (Jonathan Adams), Brad and Janet's old high school science teacher, has come looking for Eddie, who is his nephew. It is at this point that Rocky and Janet are discovered hiding together. Jonathan Adams (February 14, 1931 - June 13, 2005 was a British actor, born in Northampton, England. ...

In a scene added specifically for the film version, the new guests are prepared a dinner consisting of Eddie's remains. After they see what they have consumed, horror and disgust lead to a chase after Janet who runs screaming from the room.

Frank captures all, temporarily turning them into statues and commanding them to participate in a cabaret-style floor show. The performance is disrupted by Riff Raff and Magenta, who kill Columbia, Frank, and Rocky. They release the earthlings—Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott—as the castle takes off into space to return to the planet of Transsexual, in the galaxy of Transylvania. Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue — a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting around the tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance. ...

Production

Based on the London stage production "The Rocky Horror Show", by Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is slightly different from its original theatrical conception. In the production of the film, many of the original aspects from the Kings Road stage production changed, as did characters and dialogue, although many from its original production returned to work on the film. Director Jim Sharman, production designer Brian Thomson, and costume designer Sue Blane collaborated on the original London production with many of the cast that made it into the film version.^[5] Tim Curry reprised his role from the London and Los Angeles stage productions. After the film, Curry also did a short run on Broadway as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Creator Richard O'Brien also returned for the film from the British stage team, as did Little Nell and Patricia Quinn.^[6] The film was shot at Bray Studios and Oakley Court castle in Berkshire, England, UK from October 21, 1974 to December 19, 1974. Filming of Rocky's birth occurred on October 30, 1974, the 81st anniversary of the birth of Charles Atlas.^[7] The Rocky Horror Show is a long running stage musical (opening in London initially, on June 19, 1973) that inspired the movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ... Kings Road is a major east-west street in Londons Chelsea. ... Bray Productions was the dominant animated series studio in the years before World War I. // History The studio was founded in December of 1914 by J. R. Bray, perhaps the first first studio entirely devoted to animation, and series animation at that (he was probably beaten a few months earlier... Oakley Court is a Victorian, Gothic mansion, built in 1859, set in 35 acres overlooking the River Thames near Windsor and was used in the filming of the St Trinians series and the Hammer House of Horror films. ... For other places named Berkshire, see: Berkshire (disambiguation) Berkshire (IPA: or  ; sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a county in the south of England, to the west of London and also bordering on Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London, Surrey, Wiltshire and Hampshire. ... is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Several ideas from the original conception of the film were dropped before production. During the opening theme, the film was supposed to include clips from all the movies mentioned in the song "Science Fiction Double Feature".^[8] Producers discovered quickly that obtaining the rights to all the various film clips would be very costly, and cut the idea. Another idea was to parallel The Wizard of Oz by having the first 20 minutes of the film in black-and-white and Academy ratio until the doors burst open showing the Transylvanians in wide-screen and then to full color at Frank's entrance.^[8] This effect would have been prohibitively expensive, so the idea was discarded. The film was, however, shot in the relatively narrow 1.66:1 aspect ratio. The Wizard of Oz (film) redirects here. ... The Academy ratio of 1. ... The term panoramic format is used to refer to high aspect ratio or wide screen image format. ...

Locations, sets, and props

Oakley Court refurbished and now a luxury hotel

The film's plot, setting, and style echoes that of the Hammer Horror films. Much like Universal Studios' Horror films had their own style, Hammer productions did as well. Reuse of sets and props through many of their films, was money and time saving. Production designer Brian Thomson and director Jim Sharman chose locations, sets, and even props that were, in many cases, used in various old Hammer productions. The castle is known as the Hammer House for the number of films that it appeared in. A great deal of location shooting took place here. At the time, the manor was in very dilapidated condition. Filming took place during the fall and winter with English weather, and made conditions very harsh. Susan Sarandon became ill due to the cold conditions and the lack of covering with most of the character's costumes. Today, the castle, Oakley Court, has been completely refurbished and is now a luxury hotel.^[9] It recently hosted a Rocky Horror picnic on its grounds. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Hammer horror refers to a series of gothic horror films produced from the late 1950s until the 1970s by the British film production company Hammer Film Productions Ltd. ... This article is about the American media conglomerate. ... Oakley Court is a Victorian, Gothic mansion, built in 1859, set in 35 acres overlooking the River Thames near Windsor and was used in the filming of the St Trinians series and the Hammer House of Horror films. ...

The classic "Creation" scene in Rocky Horror, so reminiscent of "Frankenstein" movies, has a good reason for that feel. The scene re-uses the tank and dummy from a Hammer production of "The Revenge of Frankenstein" starring Peter Cushing.^[10] Other props and set pieces were used as well from stock that may be seen in many old British television shows and feature films. The Revenge of Frankenstein is a 1958 film made by Hammer Film Productions. ... Peter Wilton Cushing, OBE, (26 May 1913-11 August 1994) was an English actor, known for his many appearances in Hammer Films, in which he played Baron Frankenstein and Dr. Van Helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite his close friend Christopher Lee. ...

Costumes

Original costume designs by Sue Blane depict Frank-N-Furter as a blond

Perhaps the most unusual parts of this film are the costumes worn by the cast. Costume designer Sue Blane based all her designs on what little she knew of 1950's America as well as a previous stage production she designed called "The Maids". It is from this production that Tim Curry's Victorian corset is borrowed.^[11] Ms. Blane compared the relatively small ($400) costume budget of the stage show to the $1600 costume budget in 1974 for the film.^[12] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Sue Blane is most well known for her costume designs for both The Rocky Horror Show and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...

Nearly all the costume designs from the original stage production were transferred directly to the film, with a few exceptions. Some new designs appeared as well as a few that were discarded. In the London stage production, Tim Curry began the role of Frank-N-Furter as a blond, although it was short lived, the original design sketches by Ms. Blane do reflect that. Magenta gained a new maids costume to give the character more purpose and Columbia gained a sequined tuxedo and tails.

The introduction of new characters such as the Transylvanians presented Sue Blane with a challenge to costume a number of extras who reappear throughout the film. The outcome of their costuming did not satisfy Blane who stated that she wished she had more time for those particular costumes.

In the stage productions, actors generally did their own make-up, but for this film producers chose famed artist Pierre La Roche to redesign the make-up for each character. La Roche is also famous for designing make-up for David Bowie.^[13] Production stills were taken by an artist famous for his 1970's rock photographs, Mick Rock. The photographer has published many calendars and photo books from his Rocky Horror work. David Bowie (IPA: []) (born David Robert Jones on 1947 January 8) is an English singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer. ... Queen II album cover Mick Rock is a photographer best known for his iconic shots of 1970s glam rock icons such as Queen, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. ...

Casting

The majority of the cast from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" posing for the wedding photo at Ralph and Betty's wedding in the movies opening scene

• Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a Scientist. Auditioning for the part for the original stage production Tim Curry sang the song "Tutti Frutti". He originated the role and recreated it in all productions except the Australian production up to filming.

• Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, a Heroine. Sarandon was not the first choice for the Production but Twentieth Century Fox insisted on American casting for the part of both Brad and Janet.

• Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors, a Hero. Barry has training in singing, juggling, trapeze, clown techniques, fencing, mime and ballet.

• Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff, a Handyman. The author and song writer, Richard O'Brien had originally seen himself as Eddie. It was director Jim Sharman who cast him as Riff Raff.

• Patricia Quinn as Magenta, a Domestic. Quinn reprises her role from the original stage production, however she was not in any of the other productions. She almost did not return for the filming, as the part was drastically reduced from the stage play.

• Nell Campbell as Columbia, a Groupie. Laura "Little Nell" Campell recreates her character from the original stage production.

• Jonathan Adams as Dr. Everett Von Scott, a Rival Scientist. He is Brad and Janet's science teacher. He has come to the castle in search of his nephew Eddie. Adams originally played the role of the Narrator in the London production.

• Peter Hinwood as Rocky Horror, a Creation. Muscle bound with blond hair and a tan. Peter Hinwood has his own solo in "Sword of Damocles", but does not speak throughout the show. This was changed from the stage show. Rocky's songs are performed by Trevor White.

• Charles Gray as The Criminologist, an Expert. Narrator of the film. Gray accepted the role by saying, "Why not?" The character becomes a criminologist in the film, another change from the stage production.

• Meat Loaf as Eddie, an Ex-delivery boy. Columbia's boyfriend. Dr. Frank-N-Furter murders Eddie in the film version. In the stage version, Eddie merely pops out of a Coke machine and then jumps back in at the end of the scene.

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Release

The film has found longevity in many venues throughout the years in the United States, as well as throughout the world. The movie is considered to be the longest running release in film history.^[14] It has never been pulled by Twentieth Century Fox from its original 1975 release, and continues to play in cinemas more than thirty years later. Some cinemas showing the movie have run it for decades at a time. Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The film was released on VHS during the home video boom of the 1980s, except for in the U.S., which had to wait for the 15th anniversary in 1990. The limited edition release had a suggested retail price of $100. In 1993 a LaserDisc was released, and in 1995 a Special Edition LaserDisc was released. On the 25th anniversary in 2000, the DVD with all the special features from the LaserDisc, as well as new features and DVD-Rom games was released. Before the mainstream use of home video a Super 8 version of selected scenes of the film was available. ^[15] Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Not to be confused with disk laser, a type of solid-state laser in a flat configuration. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... DVD is an optical disc storage media format that is used for playback of movies with high video and sound quality and for storing data. ...

Reaction

Main article: The Rocky Horror Picture Show cult following

The film opened in the U.S. at the UA Theatre in Westwood, California on September 26, 1975. It did well at that location but not elsewhere.^[16] The cult following did not begin until the movie began its midnight run at the Waverly Theare in New York on April 1, 1976.^[17] The film is still shown with audience members acting out the entire movie in front of the screen. Fan club president Sal Piro The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in the US at the United Artist Theatre in Westwood, California on September 26th, 1975. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fan club president Sal Piro The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in the US at the United Artist Theatre in Westwood, California on September 26th, 1975. ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Critics were overall negative with their reviews of the movie. The overly sexual nature of this British rock comedy was not a success for mainstream media in 1975. There were several issues with the film that got reviewed negatively, the concept did not go over well. There were positive reviews. The music was reviewed in high regard, as was Tim Curry's performance. However, before it took off as a midnight movie, the film was withdrawn from its eight opening cities due to very small audiences, and its planned New York opening (on Halloween night) was cancelled.^[18] Fox re-released it around college campuses on a double-bill with another rock music film parody, Paul Williams' Phantom of the Paradise, but again it drew small audiences.^[18] With Pink Flamingos and Reefer Madness making money in midnight showings nationwide, RHPS was screened at midnights, starting in New York City on April Fools' Day of 1976.^[19] By that Halloween, people were attending in costume and talking back to the screen. By mid-1978, RHPS was playing in over fifty locations on Friday and Saturday midnights, newsletters were published by local performance groups, and fans gathered for Rocky Horror conventions.^[20] By the end of 1979, there were twice-weekly showings at over 230 theaters.^[21] Paul Williams is the name of three popular music musicians: Paul Williams, songwriter for Carpenters and many others, as well as actor in movies and TV. Paul Williams, rhythm and blues saxophonist Paul Williams, one of the lead singers of the popular Motown act The Temptations Other Paul Williams: Paul... Phantom of the Paradise is a 1974 muscial, horror-thriller film written and directed by Brian De Palma. ... Pink Flamingos is a 1972 film directed by John Waters. ... Reefer Madness is a 1936 drama film revolving around the tragic events that follow when high school students are lured by pushers to try marihuana: a hit and run accident, manslaughter, suicide, rape, and descent into madness all ensue. ...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has taken in $139,876,417 (USA) (sub-total) in box office receipts since its release.^[22] The length of its run in cinemas (weekly for over 30 years), combined with its considerable total box office gross, is unparalleled by any other film.^[23] The original budget for the movie was $1,200,000 (estimated).^[24]

The audience participation and a good deal of counterculture has propelled the film to become a worldwide phenomenon. In its early beginnings, and even today, fans can become somewhat notable as well, finding themselves as the subject of local news stories and national publications. Dori Hartley, a fan from the original New York shadow cast went on to appear in "Paradise Garage," a Tim Curry music video.^[25]

After the release the original advertising campaign for screen and television was pulled by Twentieth Century Fox executives in the very early stage. They objected strongly to the use of the red lipsticked lips uttering the words Twentieth Century Fox.^[26] The original poster was also changed late into 1975 with the popularity of other more mainstream films. "A different set of Jaws" refers to Jaws, the 1975 film. The tagline is listed on the website "Great Film Taglines,"^[27] and has been associated with Rocky Horror for three decades. Another tagline, "Don't Dream It, Be It", also a song from the film, was used in an advertising campaign for Frederick's of Hollywood and has found its way into the English language in a variety of ways.^[28] Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Orca (Jaws boat) be merged into this article or section. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fredericks of Hollywood is a well known retailer of lingerie in the United States, with stores in most modern shopping malls across the USA. The business was started by Frederick Mellinger (inventor of the push-up bra) in 1946. ...

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Merchandising is not as big as other mainstream films, however the film's popularity has breathed new life to the stage productions which had only a 45-day run on Broadway early in 1975 at the Belasco Theatre.^[29] As with all fan favorites, Rocky Horror sequels and other media have found their way into production. Today there are pre-fabricated costumes sold in stores and online, as well as years of computer-related games and various soundtrack releases. For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Belasco Theatre is a Broadway theatre. ... Shock Treatment, a follow-up to RHPS, was made, but despite its appeal to cult audiences and its campy nature, it has not caught on as well as the original. ...

Soundtrack

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See also

• Cross-dressing in film and television
• RKO Pictures
• Rocky Horror sequels and other media
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show cult following
• The Rocky Horror Show
• Shock Treatment

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