CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 24, 1932

* "The Mummy" movie - opening day
* Pre-Code supernatural horror film 
* Chicago advertisement - Boris Karloff

Page 18 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code film "The Mummy" in Chicago with nice, early graphics. (see images) 
Complete with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. 

Background: Rising from the feverish obsession of 1920s "Egyptomania," The Mummy (1932) stands as the crown jewel of atmospheric horror, forever transforming the cinematic landscape by turning a silent archaeological curiosity into a global icon of terror. While rivals relied on gore, this masterpiece weaponized psychological dread and the haunting, minimalist performance of Boris Karloff, whose transformation under Jack Pierce’s legendary eight-hour makeup process remains a gold standard of practical effects. It didn't just tell a story; it birthed the "Undying Love" trope that has fueled a century of sequels and reboots, blending the forbidden mysticism of the Pharaohs with a tragic, romantic obsession that transcends time itself. To own a piece of this history is to hold the blueprint for the modern monster movie—a chilling, elegant reminder that some secrets are meant to stay buried, yet are too electrifying to ever be forgotten.