Did you know The Monster Walks (1932) is a classic Poverty Row gem from the early horror craze? 🏚️🐵 Released Feb 10, 1932 — right after Dracula & Frankenstein ignited the genre — this Pre-Code Old Dark House thriller follows a stormy night with a reading that turns deadly with family secrets, madness, and a vengeful ape in the basement! A low-budget independent production by Commonwealth Pictures (distributed by Mayfair), directed by Frank R. Strayer with a tight cast mostly from the silent film era. Perfect Midnight Movie vibes. #TheMonsterWalks #ClassicHorror #PreCodeHorror

🌺 Did you know? "Bird of Paradise" (1932) is a steamy Pre-Code Hollywood gem that pushed boundaries! Directed by King Vidor for RKO & David O. Selznick, it stars the radiant Dolores del Río as Polynesian princess Luana and Joel McCrea as the sailor who falls for her. Filmed on location in Hawaii with a massive erupting volcano climax! 🔥

Based on a 1912 play, Selznick basically told Vidor: “Give me three great love scenes and make sure del Río jumps into the volcano at the end.” The film featured sensual (near-nude) scenes that caused a scandal, uncredited Busby Berkeley choreography, and a powerful Max Steiner score. Also: Lon Chaney Jr.’s film debut!