Saul Bass - Around the world in eighty days (1956)

The closing credits Saul Bass created for Around the world in eighty days were the longest and most expensive credits ever made, at the time. They cost $65,000.


A peek behind the scenes – click on the image for a larger version

Every frame of the title sequence was handmade. The following video is quite impressive if you realize Photoshop or After Effects weren’t available back then.

You’ll find more titles like “Around the world in eighty days” in the 1955-1959 and 1950s trailers sections.