Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 movie stills and photos. Orig 1943 frankenstein meets the wolf man movie theater. It does not, however, do anything to keep frankenstein meets the wolf man as a whole from easily snagging the title of most pointless universal monster movie, at least for the time being. Frankenstein meets the wolf manhouse of frankenstein. The following years horrormystery the strange case of doctor rx proved a better showcase for his skills, but it was in the role of dr frank mannering in 1943 s frankenstein meets the wolf man that he truly earned his horror stripes. At times, he tried his hand at designing record album covers, writing pulp western novels and drawing comic book stories, but did not meet with much success. Frankenstein meets the wolf man lost scenes of universal. Reviews in this series frankenstein whale, 1931 bride of frankenstein whale, 1935 son of frankenstein lee, 1939 the wolf man waggner, 1941. The anguished talbot commiserates with gypsy lady maria ouspenskaya, who advises him that the only way hell stay dead is to confer with dr. The film is notable for being universals first attempt at making a crossover, in addition to introducing the iconic frankenstein walk.
When talbot changes to the wolf man, the two creatures battle each other. Frankenstein meets the wolf man, released in 1943, is an american monster horror. Oct 29, 2015 i think frankenstein meets the wolf man is a good representation of the genre and has a solid cast including lon chaney jr. This film, therefore, is both the fifth in the series of films based upon mary shelleys 1818 book frankenstein. Bela lugosi is unfairly lambasted for his stiff and awkward portrayal of frankenstein s monster, but the fact is that its a brilliant performance as. Frankenstein or, the modern prometheus, is a novel about a failed monster experiment that produced a monster, written by mary shelley, with inserts of poems by percy shelley. It is a crossover sequel for both the wolf man 1941 and the ghost of frankenstein and it is universals first monster mash film. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is perhaps not the best universal offering, maybe because the title preceded the screen play. Read famous quotes from frankenstein meets the wolf man, 1943, directed by roy william neill, with ilona massey, patric knowles, lionel atwill. Frankenstein meets the wolf man, a universal studios production, was directed by roy william neill. Mar 05, 2016 frankenstein meets the wolf man is the second of six times lon chaney, jr. The ghost of frankenstein, is an american monster horror film released in 1942.
Todays film is frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal monsters wiki fandom. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 goofs on imdb. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 after being awakened, larry talbot chips frankensteins monster out of a block of ice. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 the house of stuff. Lugosi suffered exhaustion at some point during the filming, and his absence from the set, combined with his physical limitations at age sixty, required the liberal use of standins. This was the first of a series of ensemble monster films combining characters from several film series.
This film, therefore, is both the fifth in the series of films. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the second of six times lon chaney, jr. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 movie stills and. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 the movie database. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal 1943 classic monsters. Frankenstein meets the wolf man was to be the first of many such ventures. Frankenstein meets the wolfman 1943 region 2 dvd 2011. As opposed to some of the later universal monster movies, frankenstein meets the wolf man is still fun. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal 1943 classic. Hollywoods bestknown monstersthe resurrected wolf man lon chaney, jr.
It is in vg condition for its age with mild browning to the paper, and a few short edge tears, and light creases around the edgesperimeter. Chaney played the wolf man in 5 films, dracula in son of dracula, the mummy. Review frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 imdforums. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 bela lugosi in frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 bela lugosi and lon. He doesnt like the idea of being immortal and killing people when the moon is full, so he tries to find dr. Actress maria ouspenskaya also suffered a broken ankle on the set of the film, which required brief hospitalization. It is today also recognized as the film that established the first shared universe by establishing that the four preceding frankenstein films, along with the wolf man existed in the same universe. In this fifth film in universals frankenstein series, larry talbot, alias the wolf man, is brought back to the land of the living. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the fifth film in universal pictures frankenstein franchise, as well as the sequel to 1941s the wolf man. The opening of frankenstein meets the wolf man appears ominous.
After being awakened, larry talbot chips frankenstein s monster out of a block of ice. After being awakened, larry talbot chips frankensteins monster out of a block of ice. Curt sidomak completed the original screenplay as the writer. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a horror film starring lon chaney jr.
A clip from frankenstein meets the wolf man larry talbot, the wolf man, is awakened from death by grave robbers. Where was the original frankenstein one that you had access for the scrapbook. As was mentioned he began this journey with the 1941 movie and later recreated the character in house of frankenstein 1944, house of dracula 1945. Frankenstein vs the wolf man frankenstein meets the wolf man.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 alternate ending. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 universal horror movie starring lon. Seeking a cure for the curse that causes him to transform into a werewolf with every full moon, he goes to frankensteins castle, as he hopes to find there the notes of dr. At this point, the monsters had lost their power to really frighten, and the studio was wise to stick them in more of an adventure storyline. Aug 06, 2008 frankenstein s monster is cut from ice frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 duration. If you remember the ending of the ghost of frankenstein, bela lugosis igor character had tricked the doctor into transplanting his brain into the monsters head.
However most people do not know the reason for this installments odd portrayal of frankensteins monster, said. The movie is the fourth in a series of films produced by universal studios based upon characters in mary shelleys novel frankenstein and features lon chaney, jr. His favorite film character from childhood was the wolf man, dating back to when he saw the classic universal film frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 as a child. Bela lugosi is unfairly lambasted for his stiff and awkward portrayal of frankensteins monster, but the fact is that its a brilliant performance as. Frankenstein meets the wolf man had enough going for it to stand as an average monster film, but it failed to rise above that level, and it felt like a pretty drab exercise for the most part. Ludwig frankenstein so he might learn how to permanently end his own life through scientific means. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Two grave robbers break into the tomb of larry talbot, the wolf man. Frankenstein meets the wolf man dissection version. Frankenstein meets the wolf man the monster speaks. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 american horror film produced by universal. In abbot and costello meet frankenstein it has changed back to secrets. The first edition was published anonymously in london in 1818.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the first monster teamup movie, and its a good, atmospheric one. I think frankenstein meets the wolf man is a good representation of the genre and has a solid cast including lon chaney jr. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 mary shelley wiki fandom. Watch frankenstein meets the wolf man prime video amazon uk. Frankenstein meets the wolf man was the last film lugosi would make at universal. Frankensteins diary is modestly titled the secrets of life and death, but surely theres no secret to selfdestruction. The excellent the frankenstein legend by don glut and the excellent bearmanor media published screenplay of frankenstein meets the wolf man, put out by philip j. Frankenstein meets the wolf man on this day in 1943 once. In this quixotic production, chaney reprises his role. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 bela lugosi in frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 bela lugosi and lon chaney jr. But the frankensteinwolf man fight does come, and doesnt disappoint. Frankenstein meets the wolf man on this day in 1943.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 cinemavens essays. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 mary shelley wiki. Cry of the werewolf 1944 film full movie classic horror duration. Excellent camerawork by george robinson gives us a single panning shot. Original frankenstein meets the wolf man single sided movie theater heraldhandbillflyer from 1943 starring bela lugosi, lionel atwill, and lon chaney. Back in the 1980s i replaced most of my collection of 8mm movies with vhs and now i am. Fun and entertaining, frankenstein meets the wolf man is a wellcrafted film that enriches universals monster series.
Thus that next film was frankenstein meets the wolf man, which served as a. While the film was in production, actor lionel atwill was sentenced to fiveyears probation for perjury in a case involving a christmas party held. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 original movie. The ghost of frankenstein universal monsters wiki fandom.
Frankensteins monster is cut from ice frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 duration. The monster was supposed to be blind and talk in this film and was lugosi was filmed that way, but the legend is test audiences laughed at the. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. The problem with this film is that lugosis part was edited so drastically after the film was completed it brings this movie down in a lot of ways. Frankenstein vs the wolf man frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 duration.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a universal horror movie from 1943. It was followed by others in the same vein, including the house of frankenstein 1944, featuring frankenstein s monster, the wolf. Can we use our manpower and resources to put out an all points bulletin to locate an original 1943 frankenstein meets the wolf man trailer. Bela lugosifrankenstein meets the wolfman monster horror movies, classic. Lon chaney jr is back as larry talbotthe wolf man, who after being awoken by unsuspecting grave robbers, is once again tortured by his curse and desperately wants an end to his misery. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 horror film depicting frankensteins monster confrontation with the wolf man. While frankenstein meets the wolf man represents the first sequel to the wolf man franchise, its the fifth. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 universal horror movie starring lon chaney, bela lugosi, ilona massey, patric knowles and maria ouspenskaya. Oct 29, 2009 it does not, however, do anything to keep frankenstein meets the wolf man as a whole from easily snagging the title of most pointless universal monster movie, at least for the time being. Riley, goes into detail in what could have been a more elevated b film. The film came to movie theaters in the united states on march 5th, 1943. As was mentioned he began this journey with the 1941 movie and later recreated the character in house of frankenstein 1944, house of dracula 1945 and abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948.
Feb 15, 2010 a clip from frankenstein meets the wolf man larry talbot, the wolf man, is awakened from death by grave robbers. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the first of universals crossover monster movies, and it isnt nearly as confident in scope or pace as the subsequent house of dracula or house of frankenstein, which sent a variety of monsters and a collection of spurned avengers and creators scuttling on a series of overlapping adventures. All new thrills as frankenstein meets the wolf man frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 film is a universal monster crossover film. Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the novel was published when she was twentyone. The set is completed with frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943, house of frankenstein 1944, house of dracula 1945 and abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948, also included and discussed above in the dracula and frankenstein legacy collections.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 american horror film produced by universal studios starring lon chaney, jr. Ilona massey, patric knowles, lionel atwill, bela lugosi, maria ouspenskaya, dennis hoey, lon chaney jr. Lon chaney jr is back as larry talbot the wolf man, who after being awoken by unsuspecting grave robbers, is once again tortured by his curse and desperately wants an end to his misery. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 the fifth universal frankenstein movie, following the ghost of frankenstein 1943, and one of the first to try to combine the monstrous elements of universals previous films. Imdb entry frankenstein meets the wolf man this is an example of a really good film that might have been a masterpiece if the marketing department hadnt screwed it up. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 original movie poster. Unfollow frankenstein meets the wolf man to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 rotten tomatoes. His game of monster musical chairs hit its peak in 1943, when two franchises came together in universals first foray into a crossover event, roy william neills frankenstein meets the wolf man. It was followed by others in the same vein, including the house of frankenstein 1944, featuring frankensteins monster, the wolf man, dracula, the hunchback, and a mad doctor. Frankenstein meets the wolf man was followed by house of frankenstein in 1944.
In the immediate sequel, house of frankenstein, the title of the book has changed to experiments in life and death, by the way. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 american horror film produced by universal studios starring lon chaney jr. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 classic movie. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 basementrejects. Theres nothing cerebral about it, its done on a budget,the casting of bela. Frankenstein meets the wolfman 1943 part one youtube. The throw down promised by the title doesnt last long, but with some great publicity stills for the film, it feels more memorable than it might really be. Todays film is frankenstein meets the wolfman 1943. Frankenstein meets the wolf man isnt exactly a chiller, but it is an exciting romp through the previously established rules of universal horror films.
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