The following is a collection of print media (and two trailers!) from the initial runs of 1944's "House of Frankenstein" and "The Mummy's Curse" in the Pacific Northwest. What a fun double bill!
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House of Frankenstein (1944)
A deranged scientist escapes from prison and recruits Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf Man to get revenge on his behalf.
Director: Erle C. Kenton
Writers: Edward T. Lowe Jr. (screenplay), Curt Siodmak(story)
Stars: Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr, J. Carrol Naish, John Carradine, Lionel Atwill, George Zucco, Glenn Strange
The Mummy's Curse (1944)
Shipped to Louisiana, the mummy Kharis from Egypt roams the bayou, tormented by his forbidden love for Princess Ananka.
Director: Leslie Goodwins
Writers: Bernard Schubert(screenplay), Leon Abrams(original story), Dwight V. Babcock (original story)
Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Peter Coe, Virginia Christine
March 5, 1945 article (Portland)
March 18, 1945 article (Seattle)
March 19, 1945 photo (Portland)
March 20, 1945 article (Portland)
March 21, 1945 article (Portland)
House of Frankenstein (1944) trailer
The Mummy's Curse (1944) trailer
