Jack Pierce Scrapbook Lot - The Old Dark House (Universal, 1932). Still (10.5" X 14")....

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Jack Pierce Scrapbook Lot - The Old Dark House (Universal, 1932). Still (10.5" X 14"). Boris Karloff was assigned the butler role, Morgan, in a marvelous classic of the horror genre, by director James "Frankenstein" Whale. Offered here is a remarkable early makeup idea for Karloff by genius Jack Pierce. Working from the studio description, "...dark hulking shapelessness, like something monstrous spawned by the shadows....," this very rare Roman Freulich photograph certainly shows that Pierce knew what he was about, although the final version would be toned down. The right border has been trimmed to the image edge, but none of the photo is affected. There are faint tape stains in the left border corners, and small surface scuffs. Excellent contrast with no toning. From the Personal Scrapbook of Jack Pierce. Very Good/Fine.

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