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1931 World premiere of "Frankenstein"...
1931 World premiere of "Frankenstein"...
Item # 718983
November 20, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 20, 1931
* Frankenstein World premiere review
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* Actors Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
Page 34 has the World premiere review for the original "Frankenstein"film with small heading: "Frankenstein" The same page has a small advertisement for the film. (see images)
This movie made it's World premiere in Detroit, 2 days before other cities within the United States, making this an extremely rare item. One of a kind ?
Complete with 56 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
background: On November 19, 1931, Frankenstein premiered in Detroit at the RKO Downtown Theatre, marking one of the earliest public showings of the film before its wider national release. Detroit newspapers at the time promoted the film with dramatic and eerie taglines highlighting the horror and science-fiction elements—describing the Monster as “half man, half fiend” and a “soulless wretch” created by a “mad scientist.” Although specific contemporary reviews from Detroit on that exact date are scarce, the film’s immediate impact was undeniable, drawing large crowds eager to experience the chilling story. The powerful atmosphere, groundbreaking makeup by Jack Pierce, and Boris Karloff’s unforgettable portrayal of the Monster captivated audiences, fueling its commercial success during the hardships of the Great Depression. This early Detroit premiere helped build momentum for Frankenstein, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon and remains a seminal work in horror cinema history.
Category: The 20th Century
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