All I know Ted, is these were issued to film exhibitors, as a way to get into the trade shows; And as paper could easily be forged they were given this "badge" for want of a better word.
I have been told that the number on the back related to a specific person. So I'm guessing it could be traced back to the owner who used it.
Looking at it my guess was it's early 30's, and such a shame that wasn't the date on the back as it may well have been for the Dracula Trade show.... eyeroll Oh well.
Paul, next you'll be posting a used Karloff kleenex (and if that's the case at least it will belond properly to this thread ;) )
Karloff Kleenex? Pshaw....howzabout one of his pre-FRANKENSTEIN molars?
(http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.255689367.jpg)
That looks like a formidable tooth
Karloff Kleenex? Pshaw....howzabout one of his pre-FRANKENSTEIN molars?
(http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.255689367.jpg)
Picked this up recently, paid a bit much, but it's a great image of Father and Son in the famous Soundstage 28.... Yes I know it's a publicity still...
(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/frankenstein31_photos/Pauls%20posters/PICT0115.jpg)
Thought you would appreciate those Jeff. They are from Picture Show magazine, found them at a book fair around 72/3.
got this today from a swap meet
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Misc%20Nonsense/Misc_4_zpsnuetbbwb.jpg)
ALSO got this, any freemason people here?
it appears to be legit certificate from French freemasons.
what for? I dont know, maybe to the new initiate?
(I made B/W for clarity in photo, its faded somewhat and hard to get a good pic, need to scan)
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Misc%20Nonsense/MASON_zpswoojcgle.jpg)
haha you're right Ted, scary.
As to size, no its small, I guess US Letter size (?) or fullscap, bigger than A1,
the round thing above "le grand secretaire" is stuck on and the signatures are signed, not printed, so its some sort of certificate or whatever, like YOU GRADUATED TO FREEMASONRY or something (perhaps).
yeah a seal, I couldnt think of the word, its gold I guess, but very dirty.
Has words and a pic of a person, Its very hard to make out, Ill try and scan it sometime to see what it is. I have a passing interest in freemason stuff, was actually asked to join once years ago but chickened out (I wouldnt have taken it seriously), I think they are kinda spooky. My grandfather was one for a while so ill show him when i see him.
The Postcard (in the other thread) of the FAT BOY, the photo of evil santa and this were $10 for the lot, so I was happy (cert is in a nice frame also).
plan to TAKE OVER THE WORLD?
(or do they already rule?)
that, or spank each other.
not sure.
I think so also, thats why I didnt join.
Here's the poster and ad campaign, the Quad is in the upper right corner in the purple.
How about the Lugosi standie with the title on. They are also saying to have a fellow dressed like Lugosi with the title on his cape, walking up and down the street!! ah the good old days.
Also here are a couple of my F.O.H. stills. (Sorry for the flash on the pics)