The Climax

George Waggner (director)
Curt Siodmak, Lynn Starling (screenwriters)
Edward Locke (play)
Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster (starring)

Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, Circa 1944. Collection of five original concept art sketches for advertisements or posters for the 1944 film. Pencil and marker on tracing paper.

Based on the 1909 play by Edward Locke, about a doctor who becomes obsessed with a young singer whose voice reminds with of his deceased financee, whom he murdered out of jealousy. Nominated for an Academy Award.

Very Good plus or better.

Weaver and Brunas, Universal Horrors.


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