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1975 Cinemadrome, Film Studio Party

The evening began with Kelvin lurking in the dark
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Founded in the early 70's, Cinemadrome was a film company run by Bryan Costales and Dr. Carter. This is a story in which monsters drive away the not so innocent.

(1975) Cinemadrome, San Francisco, California   •  © 2005 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #Cinemadrome1975_01
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George Jansen seen as the party began
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George Jansen seen as the party began

Cinemadrome, Halloween party   •  333 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Saturday 19 November 2005)   •  (Photo taken 1975)   •  © 2005 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #Cinemadrome1975_02
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Cinemadrome 1975
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Dr. Carter (back then just Bill) was having a gay time at a party in the 333 Kearny Cinemadrom office.

Dr. William James Carter -- 1946 to 2010   •  Cinemadrome, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo taken in 1975)   •  © 2005 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #Cinemadrome1975_03
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Oh, oh, he did not like that comment by the narrator.
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Oh, oh, he did not like that comment by the narrator.

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Bill then turns somber as Laura enters the room
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Bill then turns somber as Laura enters the room

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Laura makes herself at home and lights up
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Laura makes herself at home and lights up

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She notices an open beer and reaches for it.
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She notices an open beer and reaches for it.

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Bill is not afraid of her and shows his disdain.
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Bill is not afraid of her and shows his disdain.

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He find the whole episode very funny.
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He find the whole episode very funny.

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Laura is amused by Bill and toasts him.
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Laura is amused by Bill and toasts him.

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Sparks begin to fly.
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Sparks begin to fly.

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Why, it is a party!
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Why, it is a party!

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No, Laura thinks. Not a party, but a curse.
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No, Laura thinks. Not a party, but a curse.

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Laura transforms into a Miss Hyde.
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Laura transforms into a Miss Hyde.

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Never has a face been more hideous!
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Never has a face been more hideous!

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She lunges at Bill.
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She lunges at Bill.

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Bill fearing for his life, escapes.
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Bill fearing for his life, escapes.

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But, no, it was not Laura but George who was the creature.
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The End

(1975) Cinemadrome, San Francisco, California   •  © 2005 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #Cinemadrome1975_18
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