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1931 Frankenstein film opening week ad & more.....



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December 06, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1931

* Frankenstein - Boris Karloff advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film  movie
* Opening week in New York City w/ photo


Page 7 of section 8 has a 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for the original "Frankenstein" film starring Boris Karloff. (see) This ad was on it's 3rd day in NYC. Page 5 has a photo with small heading: "Boris Karloff as the Monster in 'Frankenstein'" Page 6 under "On Broadway's Screens" is a brief description of this original movie. (see)
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), rag edition in very nice 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