Monday, October 11, 2021

The Monster Demands a Mate in Chicago!

 Universal Weekly, May 4, 1935:



"Portions of the huge crowd that lined up early on opening day for Bride of Frankenstein at the [RKO] Palace, Chicago." 





"Opposite the booth a thrill chart, which also followed the pressbook suggestion, was given a two week advance display.
 It was equipped with flasher lights, giving the display the added advantage of animation."



"Emergency booth used as lobby ballyhoo in advance and during the run."



"Giant advance display in lobby."





Theatre Talks will be celebrating classic horror during the month of Halloween. Visit us (if you) at:




Since 1997 theatre historian,  Cezar Del Valle, has conducted a popular series of  theatre talks and walks, available for  historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.
Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.
The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.
Currently seeking funding for “Editing & Formatting” the first three volumes of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, 3rd Edition






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