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The supporting cast includes Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman.The screenplay was written by Wilder and Brooks. One of the sons of Frankenstein finds his father's monster in a coma and revives him, only to find out he is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge. Evil runs rampant in the Frankenstein family, or, at least, insanely god-like ambition morosely resides.The following is a loving tribute to novelist Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, and all those artisans who followed, for bringing one of cinema’s crowning creatures to life.. Among t… Frankenstein Jr.’s decision puts the lives of his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and young son Peter (Donnie Dunagan) at risk (not to mention those of the townsfolk). Wolf finds the monster's comatose body in the crypt where his grandfather and father were buried; his father's sarcophagus bears the phrase "Heinrich von Frankenstein: Maker of Monsters" written in chalk. It also shows a departure from the role of the monster in the James Whale film Bride of Frankenstein (1935) where the monste… The first cut of the film ran over 100 minutes and was reduced. [33] Lon Chaney, Jr. was chosen to play the monster. Ygor finds the monster released from his sulfuric tomb by the explosions. He not made welcome by the locals who are still terrified of his father's works and the monster he created. [20] The film was released on DVD as part of "The Monster Legacy Collection" and "Frankenstein: The Legacy Collection" on April 27, 2004. The local Burgomaster gives him a sealed briefcase left by his father and inside, Wolf finds his father's scientific notes. Perhaps you will regard my work with ridicule or … Some people might be disappointed by this but being a fan of Rathbone I'm not complaining about this.The movie has enough originality and the story is surely interesting enough to call this movie a worthy addition to the Frankenstein movie legacy. [24][23] In a Variety review, the film was called "well mounted, nicely directed, and includes [a] cast of capable artists". Seeing the three of them in one shot gave me a special feeling, these three guys are among the biggest screen legends of all time.Basil Rathbone is always a big pleasure to watch in a movie, he was a true great 'classic' actor. [3] It was Lee's second film for Universal. What did all that medical mumbojumbo mean when Frankenstein performed a physical exam on the monster? [7] Lugosi said; "I owe it all to that little man at the Regina Theatre. It's been years since the events of the last movie. Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed shepherd whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. The original budget was set at $250,000 but Lee increased it to $300,000 and had a 27-day shooting schedule. Wolf wants to redeem his father's reputation, but finds that such a feat will be harder than he thought after he encounters hostility from the villagers. Hutchinson later stated; "doing a Frankenstein film is kind of a phony bit – you don't have to delve too deeply". And I can promise you he didn't like the costume, which had to hurt him physically. Certificate: Passed They had the courage to do that. Henry Frankenstein: My son, herein lies my faiths, my beliefs and my unfoldments. because I didn't speak that loud then ... And as you speak up, your accent is always accentuated. He finds, however, the monster only responds to Ygor's commands. creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction !" [18][19] In 1987, Universal/MCA found an uncut print of Son of Frankenstein and debated whether to release it or the more familiar edited version on home video. . [12] He is stopped as Wolf enters, and Neumüller and his forces shoot the monster, who falls into a pit. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. In late 1957, a television subsidiary of Columbia Pictures put together a package of Universal's films and screened them in a series called Shock Theater across the United States. Wolf's only other friend is the local police Inspector Krogh, who wears an artificial arm after his real arm was ripped out in a childhood encounter with the monster. L… [14] Dunagan said the film took a toll on Karloff, that the monster make-up "was punishing him" due to its weight, and that "when we got through with that movie, my sense was that he did not like that role. "[10], The director and producer for the film was Rowland V. Lee, who was 45 years old and had been working in the film industry since he was 19. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller. Take a look ahead at all the major movie releases coming to theaters and streaming this season. [5] Wolf's father's will stipulates the monster remain out of commission for at least 25 years following the watchtower explosion before any inheritance can be claimed. half-demon ! Difficulties in production arose when Lee was unsatisfied with the script. Ygor decides to find Ludwig, the second son of Henry Frankenstein, to help the monster regain his strength. [17] [10][14] In the November 30 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, Universal announced the staff working on the cutting and scoring of Son of Frankenstein had been doubled to meet its scheduled release date. Krogh and Wolf pursue the monster to a nearby laboratory, where a struggle during which the monster tears out Krogh's false arm ensues. Returning to the ancestral castle long after the death of the monster, the son of Dr. Frankenstein meets a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose creature. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts. He not made welcome by the locals who are still terrified of his father's works and the monster he created. Son of Frankenstein (1939) 95 minutes, b&wThe cast of Son of Frankenstein includes three legends of horror film: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Basil Rathbone. Wolf von Frankenstein returns to the Baronial manor from the United States with his wife Elsa and son Peter. [1][2][3], Following the release of Dracula's Daughter in May 1936, all horror film productions were dropped from Universal Pictures production schedules. The film was originally announced in August 1938 after a successful theatrical reissue of Dracula and Frankenstein. So here's this little curly-headed jerk runnin' around there with this very deep Memphis-Texas accent! [11] Wyllis Cooper, the creator of the radio show Lights Out, submitted an original screenplay for Son of Frankenstein that was initially rejected. Von Helsing to believe the Countess must be a vampire. [3][27] Jim Hoberman of The Village Voice praised Lugosi's performance as Ygor, writing he "pretty much steals the movie in his last really juicy role". [17][18] According to the book "Universal Horrors", the baby boomers generation primarily discovered these films through this television series. He decides to revive the monster to prove his father was correct and to restore honor to his family. [32], After the success of Son of Frankenstein, Universal announced a follow-up film, The Ghost of Frankenstein, on November 13, 1941, saying they had been searching for a new lead to play the monster. Aside from his family, Wolf's only friend is the local policeman Inspector Krogh (Lione… Returning to the ancestral castle 25 years after the death of the monsters, the son of Dr. Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone) meets Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose creature. "[8] Lee said his crew let Lugosi "work on the characterization; the interpretation he gave us was imaginative and totally unexpected ... when we finished shooting, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that he stole the show. Written by Wolf von Frankenstein returns to the Baronial manor from the United States with his wife Elsa and son Peter. [1][5] Lugosi spoke about the role with Ed Sullivan shortly before the film's release, stating he had to stretch eight weeks of pay over one-hundred and four weeks due the lack of work. Son of Frankenstein is the third in Universal's series of Frankenstein movies. [2] The film performed well at the US box office; according to The Hollywood Reporter, the film had reaped greater returns than any prior horror film in key city openings. This is intriguing to Frankenstein Jr. and he cannot resist becoming involved. [14], Production on the film was completed on January 5, 1939. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Wolf leaves the keys to Frankenstein's castle to the villagers, who turn out to cheer the Frankenstein family as they leave by train. [5] By September 2, the magazine reported Universal had announced the film as After Frankenstein. On Jan. 13, 1939, Universal Pictures released Son of Frankenstein, the follow-up to 1931’s Frankenstein and 1935’s Bride of Frankenstein. I was dead and he brought me to life. [17] This series included Son of Frankenstein. The monster abducts Wolf's son as revenge but cannot bring himself to kill the child. [15], In 1948, Realart Pictures Inc. secured the reissue rights to the majority of Universal Pictures' library, which included the Universal monster movies. [5] According to the press release, Lorre had turned down the offer as he stopped working in horror films to become Mr. Moto and "did not want to risk being 'on another meanie'. How much time has elapsed between "Bride of Frankenstein" and "Son of Frankenstein"? The site's critical consensus reads: "Boris Karloff's final appearance as the Monster is a fitting farewell before the series descended into self-parody". [20] The company decided on the latter. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to Bride of Frankenstein. Genres: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction, Horror. Son of Frankenstein was the final “A” title in the Frankenstein series and ushered in a new, more humorous approach to the franchise at odds with the preceding, James Whale-directed, features. Son of Frankenstein, American horror film, released in 1939, that featured Boris Karloff in his final role as the fabled monster. Wolf uses a torch to scratch out the word "Monsters" on the casket and write "Men" beneath it. While investigating his father's castle, Wolf meets Ygor, a demented blacksmith who survived being hanged for graverobbing and has a deformed neck as a result. [3][5] Initially, Universal considered remaking their earlier films The Old Dark House and The Raven but instead decided to make a new Frankenstein film after the success of the triple bill of Dracula, Frankenstein and Son of Kong at Los Angeles' Regina Theatre on Wilshire Boulevard. [9], Among the cast was Josephine Hutchinson, who had signed on for a two-picture deal with Universal, first appearing in The Crime of Doctor Hallet. [29], In the book Horror Movies, Kim Newman said Lugosi was in "his finest screen role", while Atwill and Rathbone made up for the lack of the British presence director James Whale had. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to Bride of Frankenstein. a child picks up a rock to throw at Ygor's window, Boris Karloff Documentary ‘Man Behind The Monster’ to Mark ‘Frankenstein’ Anniversary (Exclusive), Showbiz History: The Globes that weren't Golden, and Shelley Winter's death-bed wedding, If Classic Movie Quotes were Politically Correct, 30's Film You Are Most Embarrassed to Have Not Seen (Popular and High Grossing). [12] The film was originally set at a budget of $250,000 but this sum was increased to $300,000 and received a planned 27-day shooting schedule. So too does Son of Frankenstein benefit from a relatively large budget, which results in lavish, opulent sets and impressive laboratory setpieces. [10] The role of Peter was played by Donnie Dunagan, who had worked with Lee on Mother Carey's Chickens. [14], Son of Frankenstein was distributed theatrically by Universal Pictures on January 13, 1939. [28] Richard Gilliam of AllMovie said the film is unusual because of its high quality despite being the third film in the series, and noted the "strong story, fine inherited production motifs, and an excellent cast" and that the film is still a step-down from the two previous Frankenstein films. [6], Post-production units only had a few days before the set January 7 preview dates. This is a truly worthy film filled with atmosphere and four outstanding performances. Son of Frankenstein is the third in Universal's series of Frankenstein movies. Full Review. Rated the #18 best film of 1939, and #3349 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). It stars Basil Rathbone as the eponymous son, Bela Lugosi as Ygor and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster for the final time in his career. Son of Frankenstein was initially announced under the title After Frankenstein. The Mayor allows them to destroy Frankenstein's castle. [13] The lack of a completed script led to actors receiving freshly written pages minutes before scenes were set up to be filmed. This time the real main part is Baron Wolf von Frankenstein played by Basil Rathbone. Wolf swings on a rope and knocks the monster into a pit of molten sulfur beneath the laboratory, saving his son. [5] Cooper's original script had several other references to Bride of Frankenstein, including the finding of the skeletal remains of Doctor Septimus Pretorius and the Bride of Frankenstein. The recent Blu-ray release of SofF runs about 41 seconds longer than any previous release of the film. Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 horror film, the third film in Universal's Frankenstein series. The monster is revived but it only responds to Ygor's commands and commits a series of murders, the victims of which were jurors at Ygor's trial. Baron Wolf von Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone), his wife and child travel to the ancestral home of his father, the dearly departed Henry von Frankenstein. View production, box office, & company info. [6] Lugosi received a call from Eric Umann to appear at the Regina Theatre for the screenings of Dracula, Frankenstein and Son of Kong, and shortly after was cast in Son of Frankenstein. [10] Dunagan later called his performance "corny" and said; "they had this little kid in there with this loud voice. Son of Frankenstein stars Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein who, with his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and son Peter (Donnie Dunagan), return to his late father's estate. . To clear the family name, he revives the creature and tries to rehabilitate him. [10] The finishing date of the production was postponed from December 10 to 17. He not made welcome by the locals who are still terrified of his father's works and the monster he created. The screenplay written by Willis Cooper was initially rejected and early script drafts included only the characters that would be used in the final film. Son of Frankenstein (1939) was the Universal smash hit that wasn’t supposed to be made. Starring: Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone. [12] The new version also eliminated the monster's ability to speak and added the character Ygor. [5] This screenplay, which was dated October 20, 1938, involved Wolf, his wife Else and their young son Erwin arriving at Castle Frankenstein to claim their inheritance. Wolf von Frankenstein returns to the Baronial manor from the United States with his wife Elsa and son Peter. His 'old' age is truly notable, even through his make-up. Brown and Charles Previn respectively; alerted their staff about the possibility of working until the New Year holiday to meet the shipping date of the first 20 prints of the film. [14] By December 24, filming had not been completed, and the cast and crew worked until 6:15 pm rather than the usual noon finish. The local Burgomaster gives him a sealed briefcase left by his father and inside, Wolf finds his father's scientific notes. When people are mysteriously killed in the village there is little doubt that the monster is responsible. [26], According to the authors of the book "Universal Horrors", Son of Frankenstein is "the last of the great Frankenstein films", and "every aspect of the picture, from the acting to the technical departs, is first-rate", concluding the film is "Grandiose in scope, magnificent in design, it supplanted the quaint romanticsm and delicate fantasy flavoring of Bride of Frankenstein with a stark, grimly expressionistic approach to horror". At the manor house he meets his father's assistant Igor who has a surprise for him: the monster his father created is still alive, though in some sort of coma. [15] Among contemporary reviews, The Hollywood Reporter said the film as "a knockout of its type of production, acting and effects" because Lee's direction "keeps a chillingly sombre mood, and the grim humor that's in it, he handles very well indeed". The picture is a sequel to Bride of Frankenstein. He was well over 50 years old when he played the Frankenstein monster for the last time in this movie. . Title: [3] The screenings at the 659-seat theater packed houses for five weeks, leading Universal to reissue Frankenstein and Dracula on one program in theaters across the United States. When Katherine, a beautiful Southern girl obsessed with thoughts of eternal life, invites Count Alucard to come to her mansion in the U.S., she unleashes a Pandora's box of horror on unsuspecting relatives and neighbors. Karloff's monster was weak by comparison." The exposure to the sulfur weakened yet preserved the monster. Drama. [31] James Marriott dismissed the film as inferior to James Whale's earlier films in the series, finding the plot "wildly uneven" and that "Karloff sleepwalks through his performance, leaving Lugosi to outshine him for once". Dr. Frankenstein's plans to replace the brain of his monster are hijacked by his scheming and malevolent assistant Ygor. The final cost of the production was $420,000. A complete diary of my experiments, charts and secret formulas. Baron Wolf von Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone), son of Henry Frankenstein (creator of the Monster), relocates his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and young son Peter (Donnie Dunagan) to the family castle in the eponymous village. Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed shepherd whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. [23] Kate Cameron of The New York Daily News said Lee "created an eerie atmosphere for the story and he has put into the working out of the plot enough horror to send the chills and shivers racing up and down the spectators' backs". Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror film that was directed by Rowland V. Lee. [22] The Motion Picture Herald said the film "is a masterpiece in the demonstration of how production settings and effects can be made assets emphasizing literary melodrama". Praised by critics as one of the best of the Frankenstein series, "Son of Frankenstein" stars Boris Karloff in the role that made him a screen legend. One of the most memorable amongst the signature horror films released by Universal Studios, Son of Frankenstein (1939) has the twin distinctions of giving Boris Karloff his last big-screen opportunity to assay the role of the patchwork creature that made him a household name, and appropriately giving a reviving jolt to a genre that had reached a cyclical nadir by the late '30s. Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. Archaeologists defile the tomb of mummified Kharis, who was buried alive for falling in love with an Egyptian princess. The residents of the village of Frankenstein feel they are under a curse and blame all their troubles on Frankenstein's monster. [21], Gary Don Rhodes wrote that Son of Frankenstein received "stronger reviews than generally met other horror films". Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. At the manor house he meets his father's assistant Igor who has a surprise for him: the monster his father created is still alive, though in some sort of coma. "[5] Claude Rains was also briefly considered for the role of Wolf Frankenstein, which eventually went to Rathbone. In fact, Universal didn’t release any horror films in 1937 or 1938, mainly because of pressure from the PCA, Production Code Administration, set up in 1934 to … [30] Less positive reviews noted the lack of Whale as director; Phil Edwards in Starburst in the early 1980s said Son of Frankenstein is "not particularly novel and the somewhat hackneyed story points the way to the sad direction which later Universal horrors would follow". [5] The script continues with the monster surviving the explosion and confronting Wolf to make a friend for him, and threatening to kill Else and Erwin if Wolf disobeys. Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein, and Peter Boyle as the monster. There he meets Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose body of the creature. [4] The studio resumed horror film production after a two-year break with the announcement of Son of Frankenstein in August 1938. . He is shown in the role of child in relation to Ygor who displays control over him; this is a marked difference in this film adaptation versus the source text where the monster was independent. The son of Dr. Frankenstein returns to the ancestral family castle 25 years after the explosive death of the monster. Production was delayed until November 9 due to inclement weather and other problems, and filming was completed on January 5, 1939, with a final cost of $400,000. [15] The first-weekend revenue in Los Angeles, Boston and Richmond exceeded those of previous Universal film openings in those three cities. Hoping to clear the family name, the young Dr. Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone) revives the creature and attempts to rehabilitate him. Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate. Use the HTML below. Following Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), it was the third film in Universal Pictures ’ Frankenstein series. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [33], List of films featuring Frankenstein's monster, List of Universal Pictures films (1930–1939), "Son of Frankenstein (1939) - Rowland V. 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The Wolf Man and Count Dracula beg Dr. Edelman to cure them of their killing instincts but Dracula schemes to seduce the doctor's nurse. [3], Son of Frankenstein was first mentioned in trade papers on August 29, 1938, when The Hollywood Reporter reported Universal was negotiating a two-horror-picture deal with Boris Karloff, the first one being a sequel to Frankenstein. I think it was a good thing that he never played the famous classic horror character again after this movie.The story is still interesting enough to make this movie original, even though the depth and emotions of the previous two Frankenstein movies is missing.It's a bit strange that the first two Frankenstein movies with Karloff are very well known but this movie is not. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? [33] The next day, producer George Waggner was instructed to order the same type of makeup Karloff wore for the new actor, with instructions that changing the appearance may "kill the interest of Frankenstein follower". Bela Lugosi was almost unrecognizable in his role as Ygor and he played his character with lots of passion. The Son of Frankenstein is, in short, a missed opportunity for all save the most unsophisticated. Here are the differences that I've noticed. But what made this movie truly interesting and amazing to me, were the three main actors of the movie Rathbone, Karloff and Lugosi.9/10http://bobafett1138.blogspot.com/. [14] The head of the editorial, sound and music departments; Maurice Pivar, Bernard B. [12], Production of Son of Frankenstein began on October 17, 1938, but filming was delayed until November 9 due to Lee's dissatisfaction with Cooper's screenplay. [12] Lee briefly considered shooting the film in colour but this idea was abandoned after the Karloff's makeup looked poor in George Robinson's color tests. Directed by: Rowland V. Lee. The atmosphere is just as good as from the previous two movies and the monster is still one powerful horror character, even though his role is rather limited compared to the first two movies. TMDb Score [10], Filming was further delayed by problems including rain and cold weather, which forced Lee to halt some filming. Ygor and the monster flee the castle, and the monster is struck by a bolt of lightning. [10] According to actor Josephine Hutchinson, director Lee did some rewriting on set. Fantasy, Certificate: Passed Two of Universal's biggest stars, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, team up for Son of Frankenstein. What has the Frankenstein monster been doing all those years? . "[6] Son of Frankenstein was Karloff's final appearance as the monster in the series; he only portrayed him again for unique appearances on the television show Route 66 and at an all-star baseball game. We take a look back at cinematic history and celebrate Asian Pacific American filmmakers and their visionary work. Among the castle's remains, Frankenstein discovers the remains of the monster (Boris Karloff) and decides to try save his family name by resurrecting the creature to prove his father was correct. [12][13] The cast was already on salary so the studio gave orders for Lee to go ahead, which led to the budget growing to $500,000. When Countess Marya Zaleska appears in London, mysterious events occur leading Dr. Inspector Krogh: Josephine Hutchinson ... Elsa von Frankenstein: Donnie Dunagan ... Peter von Frankenstein: … Wolf wants to redeem his father's reputation but finds this will be more difficult than he thought after he encounters hostility from the villagers, who resent him for the destruction his father's monster wreaked years ago. [5] Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone were announced as cast members on October 20, and on October 24, Universal announced in the Hollywood Reporter plans to hire Karloff, Lugosi and Peter Lorre had fallen through because the company could not get Lorre from 20th Century Fox. This movie is truly excellent and should deserve so more recognition and appreciation. The film was released on January 13, 1939, and received positive reviews from The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Variety and the Monthly Film Bulletin. A deranged scientist escapes from prison and recruits Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolf Man to get revenge on his behalf. 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