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I can't speak for this example, but at least 90% of the time (and maybe closer to 99%) when I am presented with two posters, and one has the original releasing studio and the other does not, the one WITH the studio proves to be first release, because studios ALWAYS handled the first release, while often they handed off re-releases to smaller companies. This is especially true with United Artists, which in the 1920s and 1930s did the first release and almost never did any re-releases.

Any knowledgeable members printing process thoughts?

I'd imagine they'd reset the bottom text to accomodate the extra information. More info on the printing process would certainly help to know how easy that process would be.

dedeposter said:

Do you think the one without the WB logo was printed first and then reprinted with the logo added when they realised the error?

A possibility of course. My only query is the placement of the bottom credits is slightly not printed in the exact positioning on both posters.

 I am not an expert regarding the printing process, so perhaps someone more familiar with this subject would like to make a comment.

Do you think the one without the WB logo was printed first and then reprinted with the logo added when they realised the error?

  

Two Australian one sheet posters of the same design of Stakeout On Dope Street ( 1958 ). The designs have three differences when compared. 

The first example has the word WARNER BROS and also the WB logo printed on the poster, whereas the second version is missing this important information. Then also the following bottom lines of the credits do not align with each other either. 

 

The Australian artwork using the rare more exposed Grace Kelly artwork was also used on the U.S. window card. This artwork is hardly found anywhere else on any other film poster artwork from around the world..

   
  

New Zealand opted instead for the alternative similar  image design version that used the assailant's arm and wrist, which replaced the Grace Kelly shoulder. This design of the two slight variations  was the more commonly used version around the world.

theartofmovieposters said;

From the US half sheet?  Am guessing its also due to the space restrictions...might not make sense image wise as you wouldn't see the receiver if its hanging off.

Yes this particular image was used on the U.S. half sheet, along with it also appearing on the U.K. quad poster as well,