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House of Frankenstein (1944) was a Horror - Fantasy Film directed by Erle C. Kenton and produced by Paul Malvern.

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House of Frankenstein

By Barry P. on Oct 24, 2018 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1944) Directed by: Erle C. Kenton; Written by: Edward T. Lowe Jr.; Story by Curt Siodmak; Starring: Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, Anne Gwynne, Elena Verdugo, Glenn Strange and J. Carrol Naish; Available on Blu-ray and DVD. Rating: ***½ “Kill my trusted old... Read full article

House of Frankenstein (1944, Erle C. Kenton)

By Andrew Wickliffe on Jun 14, 2016 From The Stop Button

Just over half of House of Frankenstein is glorious. Kenton’s direction is outstanding, the sets are imaginative, the actors are doing great. Beautiful photography from George Robinson. House is a scary movie, what with physically but downright evil Boris Karloff running the proceedings. What ... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)

By Jennifer Garlen on Aug 26, 2013 From Virtual Virago

Plenty of the later Universal horror movies pack in the monsters, but House of Frankenstein (1944) really outdoes the rest by jamming a whole madhouse of familiar players into its many roles, not only as the headlining creatures but also as supporting characters. The story is so convoluted and episo... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)

By Jennifer Garlen on Aug 26, 2013 From Virtual Virago

Plenty of the later Universal horror movies pack in the monsters, but House of Frankenstein (1944) really outdoes the rest by jamming a whole madhouse of familiar players into its many roles, not only as the headlining creatures but also as supporting characters. The story is so convoluted and episo... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)

By Jennifer Garlen on Aug 26, 2013 From Virtual Virago

Plenty of the later Universal horror movies pack in the monsters, but House of Frankenstein (1944) really outdoes the rest by jamming a whole madhouse of familiar players into its many roles, not only as the headlining creatures but also as supporting characters. The story is so convoluted and episo... Read full article

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House of Frankenstein Quotes:

Dr. Gustav Niemann: Do you doubt me?
Professor Bruno Lampini: It's a doubting world, kind sir!
Ilonka: What's your name?
Lawrence Talbot: Lawrence.
Ilonka: Lawrence? Do they call you Larry?
Lawrence Talbot: They used to.
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House of Frankenstein Facts
This is the first of the Universal Frankenstein films in which a member of the Frankenstein family does not appear, unless you count the monster himself as part of the family. According to Bride of Frankenstein, his name is Frankenstein as well.
Glenn Strange was the fourth actor to play the Monster in Universal's Frankenstein series. The actor who played the original Monster, Boris Karloff, was also present in the film, playing the role of Dr. Niemann. Being on the set, Karloff was able to personally coach Strange in the way the Monster should be played.
Part of the SON OF SHOCK package of 21 titles released to television in 1958, which followed the original SHOCK THEATER release of 52 features one year earlier.
Universal employed an actress to dub actress's screams for their horror films, but Elena Verdugo's scream worked so well, it was retained in the final version.
Bela Lugosi was slated for the role of Dracula, but the film was dependent upon the presence of Boris Karloff being released from the stage tour of Arsenic and Old Lace. Shooting was delayed, and John Carradine was cast instead of Lugosi, who had a prior engagement: ironically, playing Karloff's "Jonathan Brewster" role in another touring company of "Arsenic and Old Lace."
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