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Title
Boris Karloff at the Strand Theatre, East Los Angeles, California
Alternative Title
Boris Karloff at the Strand Theater, East Los Angeles, California
Date Created and/or Issued
[1936]
Contributing Institution
LA County Library
Collection
California Revealed from LA County Library
Rights Information
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Description
Boris Karloff signing a safety plaque at the Strand Theatre circa 1936. Karloff played the role of The Monster in the film, ""Bride of Frankenstein"" in 1935. Safety plaque reads: ""Stop! Beware, Boris Karloff"". These safety plaque signings were public relations events and the plaques were later installed on the sidewalk to promote safe street crossing. This image was provided by Donald R. Swickard for inclusion in the Foto East LA collection.
Original measurements: 8 x 10 in. black-and-white photograph
California Preservation Service (CAPS)
Type
image
Format
Photograph
Extent
1 Page of 1
Identifier
clcop_000115
Subject
Motion picture actors and actresses--California--East Los Angeles
Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles
Karloff, Boris, 1887-1969
Place
4232 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
East Los Angeles (Calif.)
Provenance
LA County Library
California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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