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TV horror host John Stanley will talk about the movie monster boom during the 1950s and discuss his recent publication, "The Gang That Shot Up Hollywood" tonight at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.

The legendary San Francisco Bay Area "Creature Features" movie reviewer is the October speaker at the Museum on Main Ed Kinney Lecture Series.

Stanley will talk about the movie monster boom during the 1950s and discuss his recent publication, "The Gang That Shot Up Hollywood," which includes recollections from his movie and TV star interviews. The event is sponsored by Jack Harrington.

The talk begins at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse, which is located at 4444 Railroad Ave. Ticket are $10 general admission; $5 members and seniors; $3 students and teachers. They may be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling the museum at 462-2766.

For more information about visit or call 462-2776.

— Dolores Fox Ciardelli

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