Example of a film review of Frankenstein that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in one of the city’s newspaper, the Philadelphia Public Ledger. It must be noted that this article is contained within the “What Theatres Headline” section and the article is best described as a hybrid of a film review and an advertisement. With that said, the title of the article, “‘Frankenstein’ – Stanley,” refers to the movie theater located on 19^th and Market in which the film was exhibited. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer that briefly describes Karloff’s growing popularity and how he is the next “Lon Chaney.” By Conor Fitzpatrick

An article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer that details how the filmmakers decided on and created the look of the Frankenstein make-up/costume.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer that explores whether producer Carl Laemmle’s “no children, unless accompanied adult warning” issued for Frankenstein was an elaborate publicity stunt or a genuine advisory note.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Frankenstein that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in one of the city’s newspapers, the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.  It appears that the Stanley Theatre along with the Stanton Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. Also, it is very important to point out that the advertisement includes a warning that advises parents not to send their children to the film, unless accompanied by an adult. This “warning” may be a clever publicity stunt or a genuine advisory note. The ad, released on the film’s opening day, highlights the midnight showing of the film.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Frankenstein that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the one of the city’s newspapers, the Philadelphia Public Ledger.  It appears that the Stanley Theatre along with the Stanton Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. Also, it is very important to point out that the advertisement includes a warning that advises parents not to send their children to the film, unless accompanied by an adult. This “warning” may be a clever publicity stunt or a genuine advisory note.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Frankenstein that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer. It appears that the Stanley Theatre along with the Stanton Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. Also, it is very important to point out that the advertisement includes a warning that advises parents not to send their children to the film, unless accompanied by an adult. This “warning” may be a clever publicity stunt or a genuine advisory note. By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of Frankenstein that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer. It must be noted that this article is contained within the “What’s Playing in the Theaters This Week” section and the article is best described as a hybrid of a film review and an advertisement. With that said, the title of the article, “STANLEY,” refers to the movie theater located on 19th and Market in which the film was exhibited. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanton Theatre’s (located at 16^th and Market) showing of The Mummy that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer.  It appears that the Stanton Theatre along with the Stanley Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

The Mummy Film Poster. Art by Karoly Grosz. Horror poster art / edited by Tony Nourmand and Graham Marsh ; foreword by Christopher Frayling. [1845130103 (pbk.) ] London : Aurum, 2004.

This is a film poster that may have appeared in the city of Philadelphia. By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of The Mummy that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer. It must be noted that this article is contained within the “What’s Playing in the Theaters This Week” section and the article is best described as a hybrid of a film review and an advertisement. With that said, the title of the article, “STANTON,” refers to the movie theater located on 16th and Market in which the film was exhibited. The review mentions that the writer of the film, John L. Balderson, was once a “Philadelphia newspaperman.” By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of The Mystery of the Wax Museum that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer. It must be noted that this article is contained within the “What’s Playing in the Theaters This Week” section and the article is best described as a hybrid of a film review and an advertisement. With that said, the title of the article, “STANTON,” refers to the movie theater located on 16th and Market in which the film was exhibited. By Conor Fitzpatrick