WAMAC: Women's Auxiliary Monster Army Corps

[Elizabeth]

I'm dusting off this thread in honor of something pretty cool that is happening this week...

Thursday, April 22nd, marks the 75th anniversary of the 1935 premiere of BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.

Horror had, and will always have, scream queens-- from the silent heroines (like Greta Schröder and Mary Philbin), to the classic heroines (like Fay Wray and Evelyn Ankers), to our modern heroines (like Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis).

However, James Whale's marvelous production of the BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN gave us something more-- it gave us a female monster.

Whale's vision was brilliantly brought to life by the artistry of make-up man Jack Pierce and costume designer Vera West, creating an iconic image that remains instantly recognizable to this day. 


And-- it gave girls their very own misunderstood monster to relate to.

For a gal who only got a few minutes of screen time, she sure made a big impression!

FRANKENSTEINIA, the Frankenstein Blog, is honoring the 75th Anniversary of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN this week-- so be sure to check in this week for some marvelous posts and pictures celebrating the history of this important horror movie!

http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2010/04/brides-of-frankenstein.html

[mike c]

Applause, applause!

Sorry, I'm a cooties-laden boy, but I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment, was glad for the news of the anniversary and wanted to show my appreciation.
Let's just say I heard you from outside the clubhouse window!

Applause!

[MissDrac]

I agree Liz, just a few moments on screen really made an impact for me! Elsa Lanchaster will always be the first scream queen for me. Its great having a female monsters for us gals! I love woman power no matter where I get it from. The movie shows that even us women can be beautiful and terrorifing at the same time. Also Mary Shelley showed us that even though the world is run by men, women have talent too and we are worthy have greatness!

[Elisabeth]

HAPPY 75TH to my favourite film, THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and to the most glorious DIVA in horror history.
Thank you also to James Whale, and the magnificent cast...who, with THE BRIDE will live forever.

Elisabeth 

[Most Horrible]

Frankensteinia is celebrating the 75th anniversary of  The Bride of Frankenstein all this week.  The Bride is one of my Alltime Favorite horror movies! 

April 22 is also Earth Day!

frankensteinia.blogspot.com/

[ChattyLMS]

Elsa Lanchester made a great Bride of Frankenstein.  When I think of The B o F I always think of EL.  Madeline Kahn did a good job, too.

[Most Horrible]

I love the domestic scene in Young Frankenstein with the Bride and Monster at the end...Him reading the financial section of the paper in bed and the Bride talking about going to a dinner party. ha ha! A perfect look ahead of what might have happened IF the Bride did like the Monster in The Bride of Frankenstein .

"I put a special hamper in the bathroom just for your shirts. And the other one is just for socks and poopoo undies."

 

Elsa Lanchester made a great Bride of Frankenstein.  When I think of The B o F I always think of EL.  Madeline Kahn did a good job, too.

[Elizabeth]

Today's the day! Happy 75th Anniversary to THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN!

How are folks going to celebrate today?

Be sure to peek in at the Frankensteinian blog today for a great entry:

http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2010/04/bride-of-frankenstein-75th-anniversary.html

[MissDrac]

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