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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Seller's Description:
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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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0299076709. First edition. SIGNED on neatly tipped-in cards by actors: Fay Wray, Glenda Farrell, Frank McHugh & Gavin Gordon on front end paper. Fine in a close to fine jacket. (Faint shelf wear to edges of jacket. ) Directed by Michael Curtiz in 1933.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 1st Printing. Very good with bumped top corners. No markings or bookplate. In good dust jacket with considerable rubbing and some edge wear including a few tears. Includes about 30 pages covering the history behind the classic horror film, one of the first to be shot in two-color Technicolor plus some b&w frame enlargements and the screenplay in printed book form.
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Fine in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 1st Printing. Fine, clean, tight copy in original blue cloth with a near fine dust jacket having some rubbing. NO jacket chips or tears. No markings or bookplates. Nice collector grade copy. Includes about 30 pages covering the history behind the classic horror film, one of the first to be shot in two-color Technicolor plus some b&w frame enlargements and the screenplay in printed book form.
