Frankenstein Boris Karloff Original 1931 Universal Studio 1st Press Photo Horror For Sale

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Frankenstein Boris Karloff Original 1931 Universal Studio 1st Press Photo Horror:
$12500.00

MUSEUM QUALITY HISTORIC

1ST EVER APPEARANCE OF

“FRANKENSTEIN”

FRANKENSTEIN

BORIS KARLOFF

UNIVERSAL PICTURES

1931 VINTAGE ORIGINAL

RELEASE DAY

STUDIO PRESS PHOTO

DATED NOV 21ST 1931

OPENING DAY

NOVEMBER 21ST 1931 10:00AM

LYRIC THEATRE NEW YORK

GELATIN SILVER BLACK & WHITE

VINTAGE AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL

EXTREMELY RARE!

THIS IS LIKE PURCHASING

A FRANKENSTEIN ROOKIE CARD

BUT, EVEN BETTER BECAUSE THIS MAY

BE THE ONLY ONE LEFT IN EXISTENCE!!!

AUTHENTIC:This is a vintage authentic original Gelatin Silver Black & White Photograph. Not an unauthorized cheap photo copy or worthless digital reprint. Vintage originals continue to sky rocket in value while copies remain undesirable for investment purposes.

PHOTOGRAPH:FRANKENSTEIN

PRESS: Universal Pictures Advance Promo

PRESS STAMP: Verso W/typed snipe

PRESS DATE STAMP: Verso - Date Stamp: November 21st 1931

SNIPE: Verso - “Frankenstein” a Universal Picture, features Boris Karloff in the title role of the monster. Based on Mary Shelley’s classic novel of the same name, the film is directed by James Whale and produced by Carl Laemmle Jr.

SIZE: 7.125\" x 8.5”

TYPE: B&W Gloss Gelatin Silver

BORDER: No

WEIGHT:Double/Triple - extra thick - high quality

CONDITION:EXCELLENT to NEAR MINT - Toning, any flash or shadow is from camera…

* PLEASE SEE:Cool Collectibles Condition Chart below for complete details...

SECURE PROTECTED SHIPPING:In a Polypropylene sleeve with over sized backing boards.

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* CELEBRITY INFORMATION 1: BORIS KARLOFF

William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor who was primarily known for his roles in horror films. He portrayed Frankenstein\'s monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939). He also appeared as Imhotep in The Mummy (1932).

In non-horror roles, he is best known to modern audiences for narrating and as the voice of the Grinch in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss\' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966). For his contribution to film and television, Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8 1960.

Frankenstein

Karloff acted in eighty movies before being found by James Whale and cast in Frankenstein (1931). Karloff\'s role as Frankenstein\'s monster was physically demanding – it necessitated a bulky costume with four-inch platform boots – but the costume and extensive makeup produced a lasting image. The costume was a job in itself for Karloff with the shoes weighing 11 pounds (5.0 kg) each.Universal Studios quickly copyrighted the makeup design for the Frankenstein monster that Jack P. Pierce had created.

* CELEBRITY INFORMATION 2: CARL LAEMMLE

Laemmle was born on April 28, 1908 in Chicago, the son of Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures, and Recha Stern Laemmle, who died in 1919 when he was eleven years old. Carl Jr. had a sister Rosabelle, and a cousin Carla, an actress and dancer. His mother was buried in Salem Fields Cemetery, Glendale, New York. His family was Jewish.

During his tenure as head of production, beginning in 1928 in the early years of \"talkie\" movies, the studio had great success with films such as All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Dracula (1931), Waterloo Bridge (1931), Frankenstein (1931), East of Borneo (1931), A House Divided (1931), The Mummy (1932), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), The Black Cat (1933) Imitation of Life (1934), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Show Boat (1936).

*MOVIE INFORMATION:

Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley\'s 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The Webling play was adapted by John L. Balderston and the screenplay written by Francis Edward Faragoh and Garrett Fort, with uncredited contributions from Robert Florey and John Russell.

Frankenstein stars Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein, an obsessed scientist who digs up corpses with his assistant in order to assemble a living being from body parts. The resulting creature, often known as Frankenstein\'s monster, is portrayed by Boris Karloff. The make-up for the monster was provided by Jack Pierce. Alongside Clive and Karloff, the film\'s cast also includes Mae Clarke, John Boles, Dwight Frye, and Edward Van Sloan.

Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film was a commercial success upon release, and was generally well received by both critics and audiences. It spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs, and has had a significant impact on popular culture, with the imagery of a scientist\'s hunchbacked assistant (as well as the film\'s depiction of Frankenstein\'s monster) becoming iconic. In 1991, the United States Library of Congress selected Frankenstein for preservation in the National Film Registry as being \"culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.\"

* PHOTOGRAPH PROVENANCE:This is an actual vintage photograph produced by the studio to promote movie(s) and star(s). During the Golden Age of Hollywood, some of the most talented photographers in the world worked for the press & Hollywood movie studios. Press photographs from the time period represented by the photo are basically works of art. Because they were printed in limited quantities, fewer than 10 may exist today. Their investment value continues to increase as these vintage photos are taken off the marketplace by vintage press, movie photograph collectors. Sometimes these vintage Golden Age photographs are never seen again.

* PRESS PHOTO HISTORICAL INFORMATION: Press photographs may contain the following Stamps on the back of the photos: Stamped Dates, Stamped Photo Credits, Stamped Press Notations, Stamped Slugs, Event Stamps and Stamps from old movie houses. This is valuable information that show actual proof of year, photographer, news media and photo service outlets, etc… They may also contain written comments and dates, attached newspaper snipes. publication snipes and typed snipes, alteration notations, publisher cross outs, hand written or stamped collectors names and movie dealer names. These working archived press photographs have borders or no borders. They can be glossy or matte finish and resized or marked for resizing for publication. The condition of many working press photos concede physical imperfections, production flaws, creasing, chips, cracks, news artist touchups, publisher’s markings, paper loss, soiling, paste residue, tape residue, cross outs and staple or pin holes.

* PLEASE NOTE: All our vintage photographs are sold as collector\'s items. No rights for reproduction or commercial use in any form whatsoever are given or implied.

COOL COLLECTIBLES VINTAGE PHOTO CONDITION CHART

* MINT - MT:Like new, sharp B&W or Vivid Color, may have markings.

* NEAR MINT - NM:Like new, sharp B&W or Vivid Color, may have markings, minor crease or bend.

* EXCELLENT - EX:Appears like new, sharp B&W or Vivid Color, may have markings, minor creases or bends, edge wear, rubs and toning.

* VERY GOOD - VG:May have markings, general creases or bends, edge wear, rubs, scuffs, chips, tears, toning, foxing, fading, soiling, tape and tack hole(s).

* GOOD - G:Major markings, creases, bends, edge wear, rubs, scuffs, chips, tears, toning, foxing, fading, soiling, tape and tack hole(s).

* FAIR:Major everything with major markings, creases, bends, edge wear, rubs, scuffs, chips, tears, toning, foxing, fading, soiling, tape tack hole(s) and repairs.

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