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The Lost Patrol - Movie Poster
Behind the Mask - Lobby Cards
Behind the Mask - Movie Posters

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Krakatoa, East of Java (1969)
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Photo Collections

The Lost Patrol - Movie Poster
The Lost Patrol - Movie Poster
Behind the Mask - Lobby Cards
Behind the Mask - Lobby Cards
Behind the Mask - Movie Posters
Behind the Mask - Movie Posters
Behind the Mask - Scene Stills
Behind the Mask - Scene Stills
The Criminal Code - Publicity Stills
The Criminal Code - Publicity Stills
The Criminal Code - Scene Stills
The Criminal Code - Scene Stills
Isle of the Dead - Scene Stills
Here are a number of scene stills from RKO's Isle of the Dead (1945), starring Boris Karloff, directed by Mark Robson, and produced by Val Lewton.
Frankenstein - Lobby Cards
Here are several Lobby Cards from Universal's Frankenstein (1931), starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, and Boris Karloff. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.
Lured - Movie Poster
Here is an original-release insert movie poster for Lured (1947), starring Lucille Ball. Inserts measured 14x36 inches.
The Terror - Movie Poster
Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for Roger Corman's The Terror (1963). One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.
Bedlam - Publicity Stills
Here are a few publicity stills from Val Lewton's Bedlam (1946), starring Boris Karloff and Anna Lee. Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.
Isle of the Dead - Lobby Card
Here is a Lobby Card from RKO's Isle of the Dead (1945), produced by Val Lewton and starring Boris Karloff..
The Devil Commands - Movie Posters
Here are a few original movie posters from Columbia Pictures' The Devil Commands (1941), starring Boris Karloff and directed by Edward Dmytryk.
The Old Dark House - Lobby Cards
Here are a few Lobby Cards from the Universal horror film The Old Dark House (1932), directed by James Whale. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.
The Body Snatcher - Movie Poster
Here is the American One-Sheet Movie Poster from The Body Snatcher (1945). One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.
The Ghoul - Movie Poster
Here is a rare movie poster from the British Gaumont feature The Ghoul (1933), starring Boris Karloff. This poster is a large format British 3-Sheet, and is from the 1938 reissue of the film.
The Sorcerers - Movie Poster
Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for The Sorcerers (1967), starring Boris Karloff. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.
Tower of London - Title Lobby Card
Here is the Title Lobby Card from Tower of London (1939). Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.
Bedlam - Lobby Card
Here is a lobby card from RKO's Bedlam (1946), produced by Val Lewton and starring Boris Karloff. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.
Voodoo Island - Lobby Card
Here is a Lobby Card from Voodoo Island (1957), starring Boris Karloff. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.

Videos

Movie Clip

Mad Monster Party? (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Title Song, Credits Not a bad title tune at all (by Maury Laws and director Jules Bass) and grippy vocal by Ethel Ennis but most of all an impressive opening revue of the copyrighted "Animagic" characters and settings, from the script by Mad Magazine founder Jack Kurtzman and the Rankin/Bass production team, Mad Monster Party?, 1967.
Mad Monster Party? (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Open, The Secret Of Destruction! His voice alone bringing far more class than required, Boris Karloff as Baron Frankenstein opens the Rankin/Bass (the team behind the I>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964 TV special) comic-horror theatrical feature from Avco Embassy, Mad Monster Party?, 1967, shot in Japan with “Animagic” stop-motion technology.
Mad Monster Party? (1967) -- (Movie Clip) You Are A Masterpiece madmonsterparty_yourareamasterpiece_FCExposition as Baron Frankenstein (modeled-on and voiced by Boris Karloff) explains his plans to aide Francesca (Gale Garnett’s voice), in the Rankin/Bass “Animagic” feature Mad Monster Party?, 1967, written by Mad Magazine founder Harvey Kurtzman, shot in Japan by Tad Mochinaga.
Mad Monster Party? (1967) -- (Movie Clip) One Happy Family Phyllis Diller is both the voice and the basis for the character design for the monster’s bride, as Boris Karloff is host Baron Frankenstein, Gale Garnett is Francesca, and Alan Swift everybody else, gathering for the first time in the Rankin/Bass “Animagic” feature, shot by Tad Mochinaga at MOM Productions, Tokyo, Mad Monster Party?, 1967.
Mad Monster Party? (1967) -- (Movie Clip) He Seemed Nervous Alan Swift doing Jimmy Stewart for the voice of nerdy nephew Felix, visiting Baron Frankenstein (Boris Karloff) and assistant Francesca (Gale Garnett) at his Caribbean island in the Rankin/Bass “Animagic” animated monster spoof Mad Monster Party?, 1967.
You'll Find Out (1940) -- (Movie Clip) College Of Musical Knowledge Introductory schtick after a couple of staged scenes with radio listeners, RKO contract players Jeff Corey and Eleanor Lawson are the contestants as bandleader Kay Kyser does his bit based on the NBC radio hit, in the comedy-musical-horror-hybrid vehicle You'll Find Out, 1940, with Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Peter Lorre.
You'll Find Out (1940) -- (Movie Clip) The Spirits Are Strongly Displeased Horror cameos and lingerie, Bela Lugosi with no prologue appears in the guest room of band leader and star Kay Kyser, then Peter Lorre lurks as New York society hostess Janis (Helen Parrish) and singer Ginny Simms take turns being disrobed, in the musical-horror-comedy You’ll Find Out, 1940.
Criminal Code, The (1931) -- (Movie Clip) They Framed Me Stoolie "Runch" (Clark Marshall) worried he may be the cause of the ruckus in the yard, begging inmate Bob (Phillips Holmes), much fancy montage, whereupon trusty Galloway (Boris Karloff) intervenes, in Howard Hawks' The Criminal Code, 1931.
Black Sabbath (1964) -- (Movie Clip) Open, Come Closer One might do this with another actor but never with the same result, Mario Bava directs Boris Karloff addressing the audience introducing the first episode, titled A Drop Of Water, in the internationally successful Italian-made horror anthology, Black Sabbath, 1964.
Black Sabbath (1964) -- (Movie Clip) We Can Say All We Like About Ghosts Boris Karloff returns for the introduction of the second story, called The Telephone, in the American release of director Mario Bava’s Italian-made horror anthology, Michele Mercier as Rosy who is, we’ll learn, a busy prostitute, in Black Sabbath, 1964.
You'll Find Out (1940) -- (Movie Clip) Mysterious Struggle Between Light And Shadow On a stormy evening after Kay Kyser’s gig at the pre-wedding party, singer Ginny Simms, manager/groom Chuck (Dennis O’Keefe) and his girlfriend, the hostess Janis (Helen Parrish) get a surprise from heretofore benevolent family friend judge Mainwaring (Boris Karloff) and unexpected professor Fenninger (Peter Lorre), in the horror-comedy You’ll Find Out, 1940.
Five Star Final (1931) -- (Movie Clip) I Thought I Was Cynical Editor Randall (Edward G. Robinson) with sleazy reporter Isopod (Boris Karloff), sexpot new gal Kitty (Ona Munson) and world-weary secretary Miss Taylor (Aline MacMahon), launching a cruel exposè, in Five Star Final, 1931.

Trailer

Terror, The (1963) -- (Original Trailer) Only Boris Karloff is named, though Jack Nicholson and Sandra Knight (Mrs. Nicholson at the time) are featured, in the trailer for The Terror, 1963, featuring scenes directed by Francis Ford Coppola and Monte Hellman, though producer Roger Corman alone is credited.
Black Sabbath (1964) U.S. Trailer Trailer for the substantially re-worked American release by American International Pictures of Italian director Mario Bava's eventually-acclaimed horror anthology, Black Sabbath, 1964, featuring Boris Karloff.
Comedy Of Terrors, The (1964) -- Original Trailer Perhaps candid but flattering to no one, from American Internatinal Pictures, the original trailer for the horror spoof The Comedy Of Terrors, 1964, with Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and even Basil Rathbone!
Scarface (1932) - (1979 Re-issue Trailer) Al Pacino got nothin' on Paul Muni, see, as the original Scarface (1932) directed by Howard Hawks, produced by Howard Hughes.
Frankenstein 1970 - (Original Trailer) A descendent (Boris Karloff) of Baron Frankenstein unleashes an undead murderer on the crew filming his forebear's story in Frankenstein 1970 (1958).
Alias the Doctor - (Original Trailer) Brothers with different work ethics clash while attending medical school in Alias the Doctor (1932) starring Richard Barthelmess.
Devil's Island - (Original Trailer) Boris Karloff in one of his rare sympathetic roles as a doctor unjustly accused of aiding traitors and sent to Devil's Island (1940).
Targets - (Re-issue Trailer) Old horror faces new horror as the paths of a fright film veteran (Boris Karloff) and a mad sniper collide in Peter Bogdanovich's Targets (1968).
West Of Shanghai - (Original Trailer) Boris Karloff stars as a Chinese warlord who holds three fugitives prisoner in West of Shanghai (1937).
Isle of the Dead - (Original Trailer) Boris Karloff is trapped on the Isle of the Dead (1945) where visitors are felled by the plague...or is it the dread "varvoloka"?
Bride of Frankenstein - (Re-issue trailer) To save his wife, Baron Frankenstein must build a mate for his monster in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), starring Boris Karloff.
I Like Your Nerve - (Original Trailer) A bookworm (Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.) turns himself into a romantic adventurer in Central America. Co-starring Loretta Young.

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