The Depression-era vogue for horror and the supernatural produced some of Hollywoood's most memorable chillers, among them Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount), Frankenstein , (Universal), and King Kong (RKO). At Warner Brothers, the main entry was Mystery of the Wax Museum , directed by Michael Curtiz, a grand thriller of 1933 in which Fay Wray (Who would appear opposite Kong later that same year) was threatened with waxy immortality by the maniacal Lionel Atwill.
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The Depression-era vogue for horror and the supernatural produced some of Hollywoood's most memorable chillers, among them Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount), Frankenstein , (Universal), and King Kong (RKO). At Warner Brothers, the main entry was Mystery of the Wax Museum , directed by Michael Curtiz, a grand thriller of 1933 in which Fay Wray (Who would appear opposite Kong later that same year) was threatened with waxy immortality by the maniacal Lionel Atwill.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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As New. No Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Still sealed in plastic. First Printing. Illustrated. 164 pages. Wisconsin/Warner Bros Screenplay Series.
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Very Good. Trade paperback. 163 pp. Still photos. A clean, attractive copy. "...Mystery of the Wax Museum, directed by Michael Curtiz, a grand thriller of 1933 in which Fay Wray (Who would appear opposite Kong later that same year) was threatened with waxy immortality by the maniacal Lionel Atwill."
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Good in good dust jacket. Dive into the world of Hollywood horror with "Mystery of the Wax Museum" in this hardcover First Edition from 1979. Edited with an introduction by Richard Koszarski, this book is part of the Wisconsin/Warner Bros. Screenplay Series. Despite being a former library book, it is in Good condition with a nice crisp Mylar-protected dust jacket. The covers are in great shape, and the binding is square and tight. There is a minor abrasion to the front flyleaf, but the interior pages are clean and unmarked. The dust jacket is well-protected by a Mylar cover, with jacket inserts fixed to the paste-downs for additional protection. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment to ensure protection from the elements, and a USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge. The book explores the Depression-era vogue for horror and the supernatural, highlighting some of Hollywood's most memorable chillers, including "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (Paramount), "Frankenstein" (Universal), and "King Kong" (RKO). At Warner Brothers, "Mystery of the Wax Museum, " directed by Michael Curtiz, takes center stage. Released in 1933, this grand thriller features Fay Wray, who would later star opposite Kong in the same year, being threatened with waxy immortality by the maniacal Lionel Atwill. The book provides insights into the making of this classic horror film and its place in Hollywood history. If you have any inquiries or would like more information or pictures regarding the book, feel free to contact us. 163 pages.
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Good. Wisconsin/Warner Bros. Screenplay Series; The book shows average wear. Otherwise good condition.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Part of Warner Brothers Screenplay Series. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
