The movie is the fourth in a series of films produced by universal studios based upon characters in mary shelleys novel frankenstein and features lon chaney, jr. Prestige productions, crafted with care and imagination by a highly talented team, the first three frankenstein films frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935 and son of frankenstein 1939 are enduring classics of the horror genre. Frankenstein meets the wolfman deleted scenes bela lugosi dialogue duration. Obsessed with restoring the monster to his full potential, ludwig is unaware that.
The bride of frankenstein 1935 the unknown 1927 the amityville horror 1979 the man they could not hang 1939 corridors of blood 1958 the cabinet of dr. The third sequel continuing universals frankenstein saga firmly descends into bpicture territory, but its still a lot of fun and remarkably well produced with a classic cast. The thursday horror picture show will screen ghost of frankenstein thursday, march 24, at 8 p. The ghost of frankenstein trailer directed by erle c. The ghost of frankenstein is a worthy final chapter in universal studios saga of standalone frankenstein features. Caligari 1920 the ape man 1943 chandu the magician 1932 the time of their lives 1946 the ghost of frankenstein 1942 the invisible man 1933 the raven 1935 draculas daughter 1936 bloody mama 1970. Kenton and starring cedric hardwicke, ralph bellamy, lionel atwill, bela lugosi, barton. The ghost of frankenstein is one of those films thats an odd mixture of the truly good and the merely amusing and its a tossup as to which aspect is the more appealing. In his place was universals newest horror star lon chaney jr. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 the ghost of frankenstein 1942 the image could not be loaded. Find the perfect ghost of frankenstein stock photo. By now there was a growing lack to the lustre and although some of the welcome ingredients were still in evidence, the franchises new downgrading to bmovie status could be detected on screen. Soon after another brief appearance the following year in frankenstein meets the wolf man, he would be gone.
The ghost of frankenstein 1942 page 55 classic horror. The ghost of frankenstein is a 1942 universal horror movie. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 the fourth universal frankenstein movie, following the original frankenstein 1931, the bride of frankenstein 1935, and the son of frankenstein 1942. It was the first universal movie not to star boris karloff as the monster, substituting a less successful lon chaney, jr. With the ghost of frankenstein 1942, house of frankenstein 1944, and house of dracula 1945, he helped continue the universal monster series with some entertaining films. Lon chaney jr emerges from the sulphur pit as the ghost of frankenstein. The ghost of frankenstein stars bela lugosi, lon chaney, cedric hardwicke and evelyn ankers. Kenton, the ghost of frankenstein, was the first film in the series without boris karloff as the monster. Ygor and frankensteins monster flee from castle frankenstein, taking refuge in the home of one of the mad scientists sons. Universal studios monsters 1942 the ghost of frankenstein. Mar 22, 2017 1942 the ghost of frankenstein mick hall. Frankensteins sir cedric hardwicke plans to replace the brain of his monster lon chaney jr.
U niversals frankenstein series had had quite a good run until it got to this, the fourth, outing for mary shelleys gothic horror creation. March 1942 saw another instalment in the revival of one of universals celebrated icons with the release of the ghost of frankenstein. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 music by hans j salter duration. The ghost of frankenstein is a 1942 american horror film, and the fourth in a series of films produced by universal studios based upon characters in mary shelley s novel frankenstein. The ghost of frankenstein boasts an enjoyable cast and good production values. Weird and haphazard, the ghost of frankenstein feels like it too was assembled from parts left over from the last universal frankenstein film, with a new son of frankenstein swapped out for basil rathbone, another incredibly chill child actor to be lofted about by the monster, here lon chaney jr.
The ghost of frankenstein film by kenton 1942 britannica. The ghost of frankenstein is a film directed by erle c. The ghost of frankenstein, therefore, although a polished and highly presentable feature, was constrained by a formulaic approach that would set the new precedent for the. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 ghost of frankenstein, the dr.
The ghost of frankenstein was the first universal horror film i saw projected on a big screen rather than on tv. Mar 02, 2017 march 1942 saw another instalment in the revival of one of universals celebrated icons with the release of the ghost of frankenstein. Watch the ghost of frankenstein online 1942 movie yidio. Jan 09, 2012 mystery film clip from ghost of frankenstein 1942 duration. Ludwig frankensteins hardwicke castle, he decides that a brain transplant might be in order.
Ghost of frankenstein 1942 a flash of lightning illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me. Rocket man i the adventures of rocket man death from above full movie. A fan favorite that set the tone for the next four sequels. After the budgetary extravagances of son of frankenstein 1939, the new brooms at universal were determined to play it safe henceforth, despite that film having played a major role in the studios financial upturn. Frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935 and son of frankenstein 1939. All new thrills ygor discovers frankensteins creation is still alive and brings him to the doctors son, ludwig, for help. Ygor and frankenstein s monster flee from castle frankenstein, taking refuge in the home of one of the mad scientists sons.
Ygor bela lugosi, having inexplicably survived three bullets to the belly, takes the monster a stiff lon chaney, jr. Ghost of frankenstein 1942 audio commentary lon chaney. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 ultimate guide classic. Other articles where the ghost of frankenstein is discussed. Karloff, on the other hand, is less striking in son of frankenstein than in the films two predecessors, in part becausedue to the explosion at the end of bride of frankensteinthe monster is once again mute, having lost the ability. Its hard to imagine why hed be lacking for material, though, since ghost is essentially a compressed remix of son of frankenstein. The ghost of frankenstein is a 1942 american horror film, and the fourth in a series of films produced by universal studios based upon characters in mary shelleys 1818 novel frankenstein. Sep 21, 2016 psychological sets for son of frankenstein were so successful designed a bizarre maze of corridors leading to and from the laboratory of ghost so intricately constructed was the set that director kenton had to film some scenes through a window, unable to see the actors in action. Ludwig frankensteins hardwicke castle, he decides that a brain transplant might be in. Shepherd ygor bela lugosi rescues the monster lon chaney from a sulfur pit and brings him to dr. Ygor discovers frankensteins creation is still alive and brings him to the doctors son, ludwig, for help. The ghost of frankenstein ultimate guide evokes the brochure you might have bought at the cinema in 1942. Universals frankenstein series descended from the a to the b category with the ghost of frankenstein, though production values were still well above average and the cast is firstrate. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 the ghost of frankenstein, the fourth film from universal studios to feature their defining version of frankensteins monster, picks up from where son of frankenstein 1939 left off, with the monster presumed dead in the sulfur pit beneath the castle.
Sure, they werent the same classics that james whale had turned out, but us monster kids just ate them up. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 720p bluray flac x264sadpanda. When a group of villagers, upset at the curse that has befallen their town, cause a ruckus at castle frankenstein, they awaken the. Frankensteins plans to replace the brain of his monster are hijacked by his scheming and malevolent assistant ygor. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 movie stills and photos. Jan 22, 2015 ludwig frankenstein cedric hardwicke and theodore bohmer lionel atwill inspecting lon chaney jr. Picking up after the events of son of frankenstein, ghost sees the monster brought back to life with some help from the insane ygor again played by lugosi. Frankenstein the bride of frankenstein son of frankenstein the ghost of frankenstein house of frankenstein 4. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 1080p bluray flac x264hab the ghost of frankenstein 1942 720p bluray dd2. Obsessed with restoring the monster to his full potential, ludwig is unaware that someone has more devious plans for the creature. It is the fourth film in universal picturess frankenstein series and follows the events of 1939s son of frankenstein.
The ghost of frankenstein universal pictures 1942 its monster monday with tabonga, here at the dungeon we gots another horror story where ygor resurrects the frankenstein monster and takes him to the original doctors son for help, who becomes obsessed with the idea of restoring the monster to full power. Gallery of 19 movie poster and cover images for the ghost of frankenstein 1942. The 1942 continuation of universals frankenstein series has much to recommend it. A sequel film, frankenstein meets the wolf man was produced in 1943. Ghost of frankenstein, the 1942 headhunters horror. Ghost of frankenstein 1942 movie clip are you a giant. The ghost of frankenstein is an american monster horror film released in 1942.
The ghost of frankenstein 1942 is part 4 of 7 in the frankenstein series. Frankenstein 1931 bride of frankenstein 1935 son of frankenstein 1939 the ghost of frankenstein 1942 frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 house of frankenstein 1944 mary shelleys frankenstein 1994. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 cast and crew moviefone. Watch the ghost of frankenstein online verizon fios tv. This is the fourth instalment in universals frankenstein saga, and notable for a number of reasons. Henry frankenstein, ludwig sir cedric hardwicke, in order to keep the monster alive. Movie typography from the ghost of frankenstein 1942, directed by erle c. The ghost of frankenstein is a 1942 american horror film, and the fourth in a series of films produced by universal studios based upon characters in mary. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 was the first universal frankenstein film that did not star boris karloff in role he originally created in the 1931 frankenstein. Admittedly if you are not a universal horror aficionado as i am the film would probably come across to you as rather heavy handed and not a patch on the three earlier films in the sequence frankenstein, bride and son.
The fourth in universals frankenstein series, the ghost of frankenstein is, for me, a distinct step down from its predecessors. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. The ghost of frankenstein is an american horror film released in 1942 and directed by erle c. The ghost of frankenstein 1942 trailers and clips shepherd ygor bela lugosi rescues the monster lon chaney from a sulfur pit and brings him to dr. A family finds their new house is haunted by the ghost.
The villagers finally decide to free themselves of the frankenstein menace and blow up castle frankenstein, but this succeeds in reviving the monster. The next film in the series, frankenstein meets the wolfman, would be. Ygor bela lugosi and the revived monster lon chaney jr. Draculas daughter and son of dracula were erratic but better than average for the genre, and these two. The ghost of frankenstein son of frankenstein universal studios frankenstein double feature. The ghost of frankenstein universal pictures 1942 its monster monday with tabonga, here at the dungeon we gots another horror story where ygor resurrects the frankenstein monster and takes him to the original doctors son for help, who becomes obsessed with the. Mystery film clip from ghost of frankenstein 1942 duration.
The ghost of frankenstein 1942 page 58 classic horror. Having survived the sulphur pit, the monster lon chaney seeks to renew his energy in the ghost of frankenstein universal 1942 to keep things on the straight and narrow, talented but unadventurous director erle c kenton was appointed, seen by universal as a safe and dependable pair of hands to deliver another onbudget and onschedule horror. Though illogical at times and downright laughable at others, this offering should be viewed as an entertaining, if not terribly substantive, conclusion to the story arc initiated by james whales 1931 masterpiece subsequent. As seen in both 1939s son of frankenstein and 1942s the ghost of frankenstein, the new scientists we met were definitely henrys progeny. Their attempts at fashioning a more peaceful monster backfire, however. The ghost of frankenstein is a 1942 american horror film, and the fourth in a series of films produced by universal studios based upon characters in mary shelleys novel frankenstein. The frankenstein monster, one of the bestloved feature creatures ever imagined, returns to the screen in the ghost of frankenstein, a witty and inventive cinematic gem featuring the talents of lon chaney jr. Thats not enough for the angry villagers and they proceed to dynamite the castle to rubble just same, which. In this feature, the town elders of frankenstein village decide that they have had enough of the.
Apparently the whole children of milieu was the most successful of the horror sequels. The ghost of frankenstein synopsis shepherd ygor rescues the monster from a sulfur pit and brings him to dr. That is not to say it is not fun it is but it lacks something. The ghost of frankenstein movie trailer and videos tv guide. Ghost of frankenstein, the 1942 the movie soundtrack. Ygor discovers frankenstein s creation is still alive and brings him to the doctors son, ludwig, for help. Watch the ghost of frankenstein movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. The story picks up where 1939 left off, with both the monster lon chaney jr. Director oz scott starring richard masur, mimi kennedy, benjamin gregory genres comedy, horror, kids subtitles english cc audio languages english. Ghost of frankenstein, the universal 1942 classic monsters. Jun 07, 2017 ver pelicula the ghost of frankenstein en espanol gratis 1942 a 20170607t00. Sep 29, 2016 dwight frye, in his bit as a villager, looks much older than his 43 years.
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