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1931 Frankenstein film openjing day ad.....
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1931 Frankenstein film openjing day ad.....

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1931

* Frankenstein - Boris Karloff advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film  movie
* Opening day in New York City (rare)

Page 29 has a 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for the original "Frankenstein" film starring Boris Karloff. (see) This ad was on it's opening day in NYC.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes: The film opened in New York City at the Mayfair Theatre on December 4, 1931, and grossed $53,000 in one week
Category: The 20th Century
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100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.

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