The Frankenstein Legacy: The Man and the Monster

Started by Memphremagog, March 22, 2016, 12:03:19 AM

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As we come up on the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelly's classic story in 2018, let's take a look at the many appearances of both the scientist and his Creature throughout their cinematic appearances. Please note that this thread will be far from complete and feel free to add anything that I miss. I'm going for the most famous appearances for now.  :)

Beginning with

EDISON'S FRANKENSTEIN(1910)







The Creature was portrayed by Charles Ogle.
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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FRANKENSTEIN(1931)











With Boris Karloff in his first appearance as the Monster and Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN(1935)











Returning as the Monster, Boris Karloff and Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein. Also with Ernest Thesiger as Dr.Pretorius and Elsa Lanchester as Mary Shelly/The Bride.
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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SON OF FRANKENSTEIN(1939)











Karloff's final cinema appearance in the role with Basil Rathbone as Wolf Frankenstein, Lionel Atwill as Inspector Krogh and Bela Lugosi as Ygor.
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN(1942)











With Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Monster, Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Ludwig Frankenstein, Evelyn Ankers as Elsa Frankenstein, Lionel Atwill as Dr.Bohmer and Bela Lugosi returning as Ygor.
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN(1943)











With Bela Lugosi as the Monster, Lon Chaney as Lawrence Talbot, Ilona Massey as Elsa Frankenstein and Lionel Atwill as the Mayor Of Visaria.
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN(1944)











With Glenn Strange as the Monster, Boris Karloff as Gustav Niemann, Lon Chaney as Lawrence Talbot, Lionel Atwill as Inspector Arnz, J.Carrol Naish as Daniel, John Carradine as Count Dracula and Elena Verdugo as Ilonka
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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HOUSE OF DRACULA(1945)









With Glenn Strange as the Monster, Onslow Stevens as Dr. Franz Edelmann, Lon Chaney as Lawrence Talbot, John Carradine as Count Dracula, Jane Adams as Nina, Lionel Atwill as Inspector Holtz and Martha O'Driscoll as Militza Morelle.
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN(1948)











With Glenn Strange as the Monster, Bud Abbott & Lou Costello as Chick Young and Wilbur Gray, Lon Chaney as Lawrence Talbot, Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Lenore Aubert as Sandra Mornay
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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TALES OF TOMORROW: FRANKENSTEIN(1952)








With Lon Chaney as the Monster and John Newland as Victor Frankenstein
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN(1957)











With Christopher Lee as the Creature, Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein and Hazel Court as Elizabeth
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN(1957)











With Gary Conway as the Monster and Whit Bissell as Professor Frankenstein
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN(1958)









With Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein, Francis Matthews as Hans Kleve, Oscar Quitak as Karl, Michael Gwynne as the Creature and Eunice Gayson as Margaret
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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FRANKENSTEIN 1970(1958)











With Boris Karloff as Victor Von Frankenstein, Mike Lane as the Monster, Charlotte Austin as Judy Stevens
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."

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FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER(1958)











With Donald Murphy as Oliver Frankenstein, Harry Wilson as the Monster and Felix Locher as Professor Carter Morton
DARK SHADOWS:

David Collins: "Dead people dont just get up and walk around.."

Sarah Collins: "Sometimes they do."