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."

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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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Palatial Fordham

Theatre Magazine, March 1922 

"Foyer rich in Italian marble"

"The approach to the Mezzanine Promenade"

"Fordham Theatre boasts three exquisitely appointed retiring rooms, complete in every detail down to the ivory toilet accessories on the dressing tables."

RKO Fordham Theatre

Crowdfund Research

The Cinema Theatre Association (CTA) have asked me to speak at their monthly meeting in London. March 28th, 2020. This is my first overseas talk. It will add to my reputation as a theatre historian.
I have started a GoFundMe campaign to extend my stay, conducting research and visiting historic theatres.
Research will be used for future talks, essays, articles, etc. The theatres visited recorded and shared on social media.
Funds collected will go directly to travel within the UK, accommodations, food and everyday expenses.

The Rue Morgue on Times Square

Motion Picture Herald, May 28, 1932:

"The Mayfair Theatre, RKO first-run stand in New York City, had an attractive lobby display for 'Murders in the Rue Morgue.' Back of the box office a display made to resemble a gable window in the upper story of a house showed a giant ape emerging with a girl in its arms.

"A number of large, striking cut-outs were also placed at various spots at sides and rear of front lobby and under inside ends of the brilliantly illuminated marquee."

Murders in the Rue Morgue

Cezar 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 editing the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, Volume I.

He is available for theatre talks and walks in 2016: historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc 

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