This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "The Head" (1959) in the Pacific Northwest. "The Black Pit of Dr. M" was the second feature. It appears that the Trans-Lux Distributing Corporation only managed to get this into Portland cinemas.
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The Head (1959)
A scientist invents a serum that keeps a dog's head alive after its body dies.
Director: Victor Trivas
Writer: Victor Trivas
Stars: Horst Frank, Karin Kernke, Helmut Schmid
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The Black Pit of Dr. M (1959)
Two doctors make a pact in which they swear that the first to die will return, if possible, to tell the other how to get a glimpse of the afterlife while still alive.
Director: Fernando Méndez
Writer: Ramón Obón
Stars: Gastón Santos, Rafael Bertrand, Mapita Cortés
October 10, 1961 ad (Portland)
October 11, 1961 ad (Portland)
October 12, 1961 ad (Portland)
October 13, 1961 ad (Portland)
The Head (1959) poster
The Black Pit of Dr. M (1959) poster
The Black Pit of Dr. M (1959) trailer
