"White Zombie Is Given Pan By
Gotham Critics, But Public Wanted It"
The Big Spring Texas Daily Herald, Sept. 23, 1932
Within the past decade a play blossomed forth on Broadway and was mercifully "panned" by Gotham's leading dramatics critics. Notwithstanding critical derogation, the play ran on and on — for four years. The public knew what it wanted, and wanted "Abie's Irish Rose."
Within the past month a picture opened at the Rivoli on Broadway and was panned as "Abie's Irish Rose" had been panned. But the public flocked, regardless. And kept on flocking until New York in particular and the county in general realized that the screen had a new sensation. That sensation is "White Zombie." Clan analysis reveals that there is nothing strange about the public clamor for "White Zombie." It is the first picture in ages with a theme never before used for the screen, and its plot is motivated by superstition and manifestations of the supernatural.
"White Zombie" is coming to this city to be exhibited at Ritz Theatre. Said to be more spooky and fantastic than "Dracula" and "Frankenstein," it promises the ultimate in thrills. Bela Lugosi (the "Dracula" of screen and stage) plays the leading role.
"In order to get the fullest measure of thrills in 'White Zombie,'" says Manager J. Y. Robb, "one should attend a midnight performance of the picture; and in order to accommodate those who want their thrills at their thrillingest, we will hold a midnight show Saturday, starting at 11:30 o'clock. Regular performances will be held Sunday and Monday."
Mr. Robb states further that persons not in tip-top physical condition should refrain from attending exhibitions of this weird picture
Gotham Critics, But Public Wanted It"
The Big Spring Texas Daily Herald, Sept. 23, 1932
Within the past month a picture opened at the Rivoli on Broadway and was panned as "Abie's Irish Rose" had been panned. But the public flocked, regardless. And kept on flocking until New York in particular and the county in general realized that the screen had a new sensation. That sensation is "White Zombie." Clan analysis reveals that there is nothing strange about the public clamor for "White Zombie." It is the first picture in ages with a theme never before used for the screen, and its plot is motivated by superstition and manifestations of the supernatural.
"White Zombie" is coming to this city to be exhibited at Ritz Theatre. Said to be more spooky and fantastic than "Dracula" and "Frankenstein," it promises the ultimate in thrills. Bela Lugosi (the "Dracula" of screen and stage) plays the leading role.
"In order to get the fullest measure of thrills in 'White Zombie,'" says Manager J. Y. Robb, "one should attend a midnight performance of the picture; and in order to accommodate those who want their thrills at their thrillingest, we will hold a midnight show Saturday, starting at 11:30 o'clock. Regular performances will be held Sunday and Monday."
Mr. Robb states further that persons not in tip-top physical condition should refrain from attending exhibitions of this weird picture
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