Thelma Todd: February 2016

Saturday, February 27, 2016

SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN Photo

Thelma Todd and the gorilla ( Charles Gemora ) hold hands in this publicity photo for SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN.

SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN Photo

Thelma Todd and director Benjamin Christensen battle a gorilla in this publicity photo for SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN.

SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN

Thelma Todd recoils from two of Satan's associates in SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN.

SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN

SEVEN FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN was a 1929 First National production.

Thelma Todd recoils from one of the frightful followers of Satan ( Sheldon Lewis ) in the movie.

Close-up of Thelma Todd and Sheldon Lewis.

Glass slide to advertise a coming attraction. This would have been made with a black and white photo to which colors were added.

Ad for the movie.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Van Johnson In BLACK CAT Story

The Black Cat's secret identity was movie actress Linda Turner. Here we see her depicted with Van Johnson in a fictional story the purpose of which is to tell the story of his life.

Reblogged from http://fourcolorshadows.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Thelma Todd Leg Art

Pictures of glamour girls which emphasized their legs used to be called "leg art". Here is some Thelma Todd leg art.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

THE HOT HEIRESS Photo

Thelma Todd, left, with Ona Munson and Ben Lyon in a publicity photo from THE HOT HEIRESS.

THE HOT HEIRESS Sheet Music

THE HOT HEIRESS was a 1931 First National production starring Ben Lyon and Ona Munson, with Thelma Todd in a supporting role. Here is some sheet music from this movie with pictures of Ona Muson and Ben Lyon on the cover.

Monday, February 22, 2016

THE HOUSE OF HORROR Newspaper Article

More publicity for THE HOUSE OF HORROR ( 1929 ).

The picture at the bottom shows Thelma Todd with James Ford.

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THE HOUSE OF HORRORS

This First National list of coming attractions includes THE HOUSE OF HORRORS, which actually was released as HOUSE OF HORROR.

The Vitaphone process involved synchronizing a soundtrack on a phonograph record that was played with the movie. THE HOUSE OF HORRORS had music and sound effects, but not dialogue.

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THE HOUSE OF HORROR Herald

THE HOUSE OF HORROR was a 1929 First National production, starring Thelma Todd, Chester Conklin, and Louise Fazenda. Here is a herald for this movie.

THE HAUNTED HOUSE Lobby Cards

THE HAUNTED HOUSE was an alternate title for THE HOUSE OF HORROR.

Special thanks to Jorge Finkielman for providing us with these pictures.

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TREASURE BLUES Poster

Special thanks to Jorge Finkielman for providing us with this picture.

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

SO'S YOUR AUNT EMMA Photo

Zasu Pitts may be seen in the front row in this publicity photo from the movie.

See SO'S YOUR AUNT EMMA

SO'S YOUR AUNT EMMA is a 1942 Monogram production starring Zasu Pitts. The blonde on the poster is Eleanor Counts. Here is another picture of her from the movie.