Absolute Quiet opened in Philadelphia at the Earle Theater to mixed, almost negative reviews. The screening was rescued, though by the accompanying by stage performance of Betty Grable, Jack Powell, and Jackie Coogran which included singing and tap-dancing. By Alexis Tryon

An advertisement for Stanton Theatre’s (located at 16^th and Market) showing 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 also appears that the Stanton Theatre along with the Stanley 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 “What is the Amazing Mystery of the Wax Museum?” The purpose of this ad is simply to create a kind of mystery/word of mouth “buzz.”  By Conor Fitzpatrick