Promotional shot of Madge Evans dancing with a devil mask, 1933
Journal des Voyages, 1907
The Skull, 1965
1939 Pontiac Ghost
The Pontiac Ghost, a transparent car built with plexiglass, on display at the General Motors ‘Highways and Horizon’s’ pavilion at the New York World’s Fair.
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Is Walt Disney A Menace to our Children?
If ogres and witches give the kiddies nightmare, as is said, shouldn’t Walt Disney send ’em screaming into hysterics?
Is this Disney a sort of Dr. Jekyll who exerts a Mr. Hyde influence through Mickey Mouse? Are Children affected by any lasting fear of the Big, Bad Wolf? (Detail from January, 1934 Photoplay Magazine)
Son of Dracula, 1943
Lon Chaney & Louise Allbritton
Louise Allbritton
Nancy Carroll, 1929
Nancy Carroll (1903–1965), dressed as “a black cat” for this Halloween photo in 1929
Island of Lost Souls Promo
Trade magazine ad promoting the Island of lost souls. I particularly like how they managed to sneak Bela’s character into the image.
Ghost Riders in the Sky
One of my favorite songs from the 80s was the Outlaws haunting cover of the 1949 song Ghost Riders by Stan Jones.
When searching for a photo of the Outlaws album cover, I ran across this compilation with 30 more covers released in 2019.
Trick or Treat with the Green Hornet
Trick or Treat bag featuring the Green Hornet and Kato, distributed by Vernnors Ginger Ale (who was celebrating their 100th anniversary)
