THE MUMMY

(2) Behind the Scenes Photos, Over Sized Double-Weight and 8" x 10" Single-Weight. (11" x 14" & 8" x 10")
Very Fine
Universal, 1932

Vintage original gelatin silver oversize 11" x 14" photograph on double-weight, glossy paper. A rare behind-the-scenes image of Boris Karloff in full "Mummy" makeup with director Karl Freund posing and examining the scarab ring on Karloff's right hand while Jack Pierce, obscured by stage lighting fixtures, attends to his iconic monster makeup. It retains the studio ink stamp, handwritten in pencil, "Boris Karloff," and a paper snipe on the verso, which reverses character and title, reading, "Director Karl Freund and Jack Pierce (makeup man) prepare Karloff for his part as the mummy in IMHOTEP, latest Universal vehicle." The other smaller photo shows Karloff in "Mummy" makeup with his wife and director Karl Freund.

Unrestored photos with good saturation and an overall very presentable appearance. They may have the most minor wear. Both have a typed paper snipe on the verso.

The Mummy is a 1932 horror film directed by Karl Freund, starring Boris Karloff and Zita Johann. An archaeological team discovers an ancient scroll and awakens a long-dead Egyptian prince who, once resurrected, searches for his long-lost love.

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