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THE BLACK SCORPION (1957/Warner/Amex Prod.) 87 Minutes Black & White. Released 1959. 16mm Excellent Original

Willis O'Brien's last hurrah. Wretchedly bad film stock renders this the second most atmospheric giant monster film after 'King Kong.' Mara Corday, first lady of the Giant Monster Movies, stars. Directed by Edward Ludwig; Produced by Frank Melford & Jack Dietz; Screenplay by David Duncan & Robert Blees; Special Effects by Willis O'Brien & Peter Peterson; From a story by Paul Yawitz. Starring Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro.