Premiere of King Kong

The groundbreaking monster film King Kong premiered in New York City on March 2, 1933 at the Radio City Music Hall. The film is renowned for its pioneering use of stop-motion animation by Willis O'Brien and its iconic climax atop the Empire State Building.

This high-profile debut was a major cultural and cinematic event, drawing large audiences eager to see the groundbreaking stop‑motion animation by Willis O’Brien and the film’s thrilling story of a giant ape named Kong. The premiere was attended by industry figures, press, and thousands of moviegoers, with ticket prices ranging from 35 to 75 cents