From Zombos' Closet

Salem's Lot (1979) Mexican Lobby Card

It still gives me goosebumps.

Rubie's Dracula and Werewolf Halloween Teeth

Yes, there are many who while away the summertime on beaches and at barbecues, but others, even as they may scrunch their toes in the hot sand or wrap their tongues around warm hot dogs and cold ice cream, yearn for the rustle of dry leaves across tombstones, and the smell of candy, pumpkins, and the Autumn breeze. Honestly, the best thing about summer is that it brings us all that closer to Halloween. 

Pistol Packing Cowpoke Mexican Lobby Cards

I grew up watching Westerns, being a child of the 1960s. Of course, the space race was well kicking in at that point, so I grew up watching space operas too. The only difference between a raygun-toting astronaut or alien (you know, the bad hombre kind) and a pistol-packing cowpoke is -- not much difference. Something Gene Roddenberry (and lots of pulp writers) knew pretty well. Here's a gun-toting sampling of Mexican lobby cards from my saddlebag.

Double Bill Horror-Science Herald

Will you dare to venture into the "biggest double horror-science show on 1 program?" This theater herald for the double bill Giant From the Unknown and She Demons wants to know!

See more pressbooks and heralds From Zombos' Closet.

 

Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) Mexican Lobby Card

A tidy little horror where J. Carrol Naish plays a man who was formerly an ape. Yup, mad scientist at work again. This Mexican lobby card for El Hombre Sin Alma highlights Naish at his human-grotesque best. 

El Regreso De La Bruja Mexican Lobby Card

Sometimes a simple illustration can say a lot.

Tarzan and the She-Devil (1953) Mexican Lobby Card

I found Lex Barker a little to casual (like he grew up in Iowa casual) to play Tarzan, but any guy willing to run around the jungle in a loincloth and hang out with apes gets my respect anytime. 

Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) Mexican Lobby Card

Look, with Peter Lorre and noir intent, Stranger on the Third Floor is a gem you shouldn't miss. This Mexican lobby card covers the action and intensity nicely. Note the wisp of gunsmoke trailing from the gun. This is the first film noir. Don't miss it.

 

 

Cat People (1942) Mexican Lobby Card

This is an unusual Mexican lobby card (at least for me) for Cat People (La Marca De La Pantera). There's no border and the paper stock is thick board. Not the type of card I am familiar with. But the green color and graphic were a no-brainer for me, so I grabbed it fast. You can view the Mexican lobby card for Curse of the Cat People here.

Return of Chandu (1934) Mexican Lobby Card

I found this The Return of Chandu (Los Misterios De Chandu) Mexican lobby card on eBay. It was a steal. Surprised I didn't have more bidders to contend with. What's special is that the inset scene with Bela Lugosi is an actual photograph, so that makes this an early release card, probably original. Great graphics, colors and an action photo make this a wonderful addition to my collection. In this movie, Bela plays Chandu, while in the previous movie, Chandu the Magician, he played the villain, Roxor.