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Title: Frankenstein cast member passed on this day in 1969
Post by: TheWolfman on February 28, 2011, 08:27:34 AM

On Febuary 27th 1969, Mr. John Boles passed away. He played the part of Victor Moritz.

Title: Re: Frankenstein cast member passed on this day in 1969
Post by: typhooforme on February 28, 2011, 08:45:26 PM

John Boles was a fine singer in the 20s-30s era, but monster movie fans the world over remember him for his supporting role in FRANKENSTEIN. A very good actor and singer was Mr. Boles!
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Title: Re: Frankenstein cast member passed on this day in 1969
Post by: Elisabeth on February 28, 2011, 09:23:30 PM

I, too, enjoyed his voice. and wished he could have done more singing. I've always wondered how he would have done RAVENAL, in James Whale's SHOWBOAT. He had a very good acting rapport with Irene Dunne.
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Title: Re: Frankenstein cast member passed on this day in 1969
Post by: typhooforme on February 28, 2011, 10:52:49 PM

He was a brilliant presence in KING OF JAZZ, the Paul Whiteman extravaganza filmed in 2-strip Technicolor in 1929/1930, too. Yes, he'd have been a great choice for the James Whale SHOWBOAT, I agree. But Allen Jones and Irene Dunne were a good match!

By the way--before he begain work in films, Boles was an American spy in Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria during WWI! He led an exciting life even before meeting the FRANKENSTEIN monster!

Title: Re: Frankenstein cast member passed on this day in 1969
Post by: Most Horrible on March 03, 2011, 08:00:20 PM

He also sang the title film song "Curly Top" to Shirley Temple. Oh...my...goodness! ;)

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