An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Island of Lost Souls that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer. It also appears that the Stanley Theatre along with the Stanton Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of Island of Lost Souls 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 movie was exhibited. By Conor Fitzpatrick

Horror poster art / edited by Tony Nourmand and Graham Marsh ; foreword by Christopher Frayling. [1845130103 (pbk.) ] London : Aurum, 2004.

Island of Lost Souls Film Poster

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

An advertisement for Stanton Theatre’s (located at 16^th and Market) showing of Murders in the Rue Morgue 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 Stanton Theatre along with the Stanley Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. This ad was released on the day of the film’s premiere and also promoted midnight showing.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Dracula that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the one of the city’s newspapers, the Philadelphia Public Ledger. It also appears that the Stanley Theatre along with the Stanton Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. The ad contains no specific information of when or where the film will premiere, but instead simply states that “Dracula is Coming.” The purpose of this ad is simply to create a kind of mystery/word of mouth “buzz.”  By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of Dracula that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the one of the city’s newspapers, the Philadelphia Public Ledger. It must be noted that this article is contained within the “Screen Features Now Showing” 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, “‘Dracula’ – Stanley,” refers to the movie theater located on 19^th and Market in which the movie was exhibited.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An article published in the Philadelphia Public Ledger that interviews Bela Lugosi. He reveals that he hated his on screen role of Dracula since he had also played the character in the stage version that preceded the film version.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Dracula that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the 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.  By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of Murders in the Rue Morgue that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the one of the city’s newspapers, the Philadelphia Public Ledger. It must be noted that this article is contained within the “What the 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, “Mad Doctor and Ape – Stanton,” refers to the movie theater located on 16^th 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 Murders in the Rue Morgue that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the one of the city’s newspapers, the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.  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

Horror poster art / edited by Tony Nourmand and Graham Marsh ; foreword by Christopher Frayling. [1845130103 (pbk.) ] London : Aurum, 2004.

Murders in the Rue Morgue Film Poster

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

Horror poster art / edited by Tony Nourmand and Graham Marsh ; foreword by Christopher Frayling. [1845130103 (pbk.) ] London : Aurum, 2004.

White Zombie Film Poster

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

Dracula Film Poster.

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

Example of a film review of Murders in the Rue Morgue 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 emphasizes that the film is a “hair raising thriller” and that it stars Bela “Dracula” Lugosi. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Dracula that was circulated throughout Philadelphia as it was placed in the city’s premiere newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer. It also appears that the Stanley Theatre along with the Stanton Theatre were the major venues for horror films in Philadelphia during this time. The ad contains no specific information of when or where the film will premiere, but instead simply states that “Dracula is Coming.” The purpose of this ad is simply to create a kind of mystery/word of mouth “buzz.” By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of White Zombie 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 calls White Zombie the “eeriest and most fantastic story ever pictured for the screen.” By Conor Fitzpatrick

Example of a film review of Dracula 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 19^th and Market in which the movie was exhibited. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanton Theatre’s (located at 16^th and Market) showing of White Zombie 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

An advertisement for Stanton Theatre’s (located at 16^th and Market) showing of Murders in the Rue Morgue 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

An interview with Dracula and Murders in the Rue Morgue star, Bela Lugosi. While the article details Lugosi’s career, more important is Lugosi’s comments that not only do women love horror films, but Hollywood produces such films because women love them. These comments support the notion that women may have strongly attended horror films in Philadelphia and that advertising of such films was directed towards them. By Conor Fitzpatrick

A still image of the film, Dracula, that appears in the “What’s Playing in the Theaters This Week” section of the Philadelphia Inquirer. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Dracula 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. This advertisement was released on the day of Dracula’s Philadelphia premiere and includes the location and name of the theater playing the film. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Dracula 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, the ad highlights the midnight showing of the film. By Conor Fitzpatrick

An advertisement for Stanley Theatre’s (located at 19^th and Market) showing of Dracula 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 of worth to note that the ad highlights that the film was “held over,” meaning that the film continued to be shown in the theaters in lieu of a new film. By Conor Fitzpatrick