Launched in 1978 as part of Express Newspapers to compete with Daily Mirror and The Sun. Initially circulated only in North and Midlands, sold out first night print. Acquired by Northern & Shell in 2000, then sold to Reach plc in 2018
Whiteface is a performance where dark people use makeup to appear white-skinned. Term originated in 19th century and still appears in modern films. First recorded use in 1870 by William "Joe" Murphy in New York Clipper
Released in 1933, "King Kong" grossed over $200 million worldwide. Created by Merian C. Cooper based on his childhood African ape experiences. Stars Fay Wray as Ann Darrow, Robert Armstrong as filmmaker Carl Denham. Story follows Kong protecting Ann from natives on Skull Island