‘King Kong’ adventure fantasy horror monster film starring Fay Wray opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1933)


Video: 'King Kong' trailer

(Thursday, March 2, 1933, 10:30 a.m. EST)King Kong, an American adventure fantasy horror monster film about a gigantic island-dwelling ape creature called Kong who attempts to possess a beautiful young woman, opened today at the 6,200-seat Radio City Music Hall in New York City and the 3,700-seat RKO Roxy across the street.


Video: 'King Kong (1933) - Movie' (10 clips)

Directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, the film stars Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot, and Robert Armstrong.