Universal Weekly (1933-1935)

Record Details:

Title:
Universal Weekly
Date:
1933-1935
Author:
Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Publisher:
New York, Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Volume:
Universal Weekly (1933-1935)
Leaf #:
000476
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The organ of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Previously titled MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY.
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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12 UNIVERSAL WEEKLY Nov. 30, 1935 Why Th tv V ^ v y.A* V' ■ v% A * vV>V Beta Lugosi and Karloff in one of the dramatic moments of “ The Invisible Ray,'” when Lugosi refuses to return Karloff’s secret formula. w Karloff convinces the doubtful Lugosi that he has talents which are great enough to warrant a scientific expedition to Africa. ONE of the sound stages at Universal studios stood in lonely isolation for several weeks recently, during the production of a motion picture so strange in its conception that it was thought wise to veil its filming in the utmost secrecy. Watchmen were placed at every door, to bar entrance even to studio attaches who under ordinary circumstances enjoyed the freedom of the entire plant. Only those actually working on the picture were permitted to enter the stage, and on its completion no Hollywood preview was held. The first opportunity to see the film will come with its release to theatres in all parts of the country. This mysterious picture is "Invisible Ray," co-starring Karloff and Bela Lugosi. The reason for the great secrecy surrounding its production was that the action finds Karloff, impersonating a great scientist, conducting