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Frankenstein cast member passed on this day in 1969

Started by TheWolfman, February 28, 2011, 08:27:34 AM

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TheWolfman

February 28, 2011, 08:27:34 AM Last Edit: February 28, 2011, 02:15:56 PM by typhooforme
On Febuary 27th 1969, Mr. John Boles passed away. He played the part of Victor Moritz.
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typhooforme

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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!
Robert in Ohio

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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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typhooforme

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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!
Robert in Ohio

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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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