Analysis mel brooks film,young frankenstein, is a comedic throwback and famous parody to univerals frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935, son of frankenstein 1939, and the ghost of frankenstein. In the gene wilder dvd interview, he says the film is based on frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935, son of frankenstein 1939 and the ghost of frankenstein 1942. Actors dwight frye and edward van sloan, who played major supporting roles in both films, made several film appearances in this decade. An eccentric, campy, technically impressive, and frightening picture, james whales bride of frankenstein has aged remarkably well. The credits for frankenstein said it was inspired by a novel by mrs. For the bride of frankenstein, son of frankenstein, the ghost of frankenstein, frankenstein meets the wolf man, house of frankenstein, house of dracula and bud abbott lou costello meet frankenstein as a part of frankenstein. The first universal monster classic movie i ever saw. Complete legacy collection includes all 8 films from the original legacy including the tragic classic starring boris karloff and the timeless films that followed. Frankenstein 1931 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Considering i found the original frankenstein film fairly mediocre, and i really couldnt stand the book, i was surprised how much i enjoyed bride.
The films hulking monster, portrayed by boris karloff with a flat head and protruding neck bolts, is one of the most recognizable characters in film history. Bride of frankenstein begins where james whales frankenstein from 1931 ended. In bride of frankenstein, the superior and very witty sequel to frankenstein, the monster karloff gets his own madetoorder almost. The followup that brought back karloffs monster and introduced his mate elsa lanchester, with one of the most infamous coifs of all time was arguably the best. The film works perfectly well on its own terms, as a sequel to whales frankenstein 1931, recasting the monster as an outcast yearning for. Parable or not, the movie is more fun when its insinuations are allowed to glide beneath the surface as an unspoken subtext. It is widely considered to be the best of the old universal horror movies. Bride of frankenstein, american horror film, released in 1935, that is a sequel to frankenstein 1931, with boris karloff reprising his role as the misunderstood monster. Best dvdbluray collection for the bride of frankenstein, son of frankenstein, the ghost of frankenstein, frankenstein meets the wolf man, house of frankenstein.
In contrast to the usual reputation of movie sequels, many viewers regard the film as. A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer. Dwight frye dracula 1931, the maltese falcon 1931, the vampire bat, the bride of frankenstein, drums of fu manchu, frankenstein meets the wolf man returned as another character, the murderous karl, who assists pretorious in. Bride improves the billing of the feminist heroine. Are there any similarities between the book frankenstein. Dwight frye, who famously played the hunchback assistant fritz in frankenstein after his even more famous role as renfield in dracula 1931 appears in bride as the grave robbermurderer karl who assists pretorious and once again has the distinction of being murdered by the monster. Frankenstein 1931 boris karloff, born william henry pratt, turned his back on a privileged upbringing to become a truck driver in canada. I liked the plot enough to suspend any disbelief, though. The bride of frankenstein universal studios announced a sequel to their phenomenally successful frankenstein 1931, to be called the return of frankenstein, in 1933. Bride of frankenstein advertised as the bride of frankenstein is a 1935 american sciencefiction horror film, the first sequel to universal pictures 1931 hit frankenstein. Fritz did not originate from the frankenstein novel. How is the original frankenstein movie 1931 different. Film history horror film history but part of a short history for actor colin clive he died at 37 years of age.
Frankenstein has not been killed as previously portrayed and now he wants to get away from the mad. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of henry frankenstein s monster and his bride, and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that. In 1931, bela lugosi starred in universals dracula and boris karloff portrayed frankensteins monster in frankenstein. Bride of frankenstein was directed by james whale and stars boris karloff as the monster, and features elsa lanchester in the dual role of his mate and mary shelley, colin clive as henry frankenstein, and ernest thesiger as doctor septimus.
List of films featuring frankensteins monster wikipedia. The bride of frankenstein 1935 bride of frankenstein begins where james whales frankenstein from 1931 ended. Still regarded as the definitive film version of mary shelleys classic tale of tragedy and horror, frankenstein made unknown character actor boris karloff a star and created a new icon of terror. The bride of frankenstein is a 1935 american science fiction horror film, and the first sequel to universal pictures 1931 film frankenstein. But two passages in particular were universally condemned. This greatest of all frankenstein movies begins during a raging thunderstorm. The film works perfectly well on its own terms, as a sequel to whales frankenstein 1931, recasting the monster as an outcast yearning for friendship. To clear the air on certain misconceptions that may arise from what i say here, ive read the book. Bride of frankenstein film by whale 1935 britannica. Once a powerful hollywood director best known for frankenstein and the bride of frankenstein, james whale ian. Henry frankenstein colin clive is paid a visit by dr. See more ideas about frankenstein, bride of frankenstein and classic monsters. Later lured to hollywood, he was cemented in movie history with his role in universals frankenstein movie.
In the original 1931 film the character is named fritz who is hunchbacked and walks with the aid of a small cane. The book does not say the monster had electrodes on his neck, but it doesnt say he doesnt either. Pretorius ernest thesiger, who has been engaging in similar research into the creation and restoration of life. Frankenstein was greeted with screams, moans, and fainting spells upon its initial release, obliging universal to add a disclaimer in which edward van sloan advises the faint of heart to leave the. A resurrected egyptian mummy stalks a beautiful woman he believes to be the reincarnation of his lover and bride. Frankenstein boris karloff and marilyn harris in frankenstein 1931, directed by james whale. There was no hunchback named igor in the 1931 frankenstein movie. A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. Bride of frankenstein is the 1935 sequel to the 1931 film frankenstein. A fight ensues but the monster, seeing himself in a mirror, is.
In both frankenstein and bride of frankenstein, frankenstein has an assistant who is played both times by dwight frye who is crippled. There is a body of films that feature frankenstein s monster. Frankenstein, american horror film, released in 1931, that was based on a stage adaptation of mary wollstonecraft shelley s 1818 novel frankenstein. Henry frankenstein, respectively, while ernest thesiger joins the proceedings as as dr. Boris karloff stars in frankenstein, as the screens most memorable monster, in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. The program, a variation of which seems to have aired in nearly every major american tv market, showed a pair of older horror movies ranging from classics. The 1931 black and white film of frankenstein has very few similarities to the original story written by mary shelley. Caligari uses a somnambulist, cesare, to commit murders. The monster meets his bride bride of frankenstein 1010 movie. Boris karloff and colin clive reprise their roles as the monster and dr.
In 1931, when james whales frankenstein was breaking all kinds of box office records and establishing universal studios as a major force, the. Young frankenstein by mel brooks 1078 words 5 pages. After being awakened, larry talbot chips frankensteins monster out of a block of ice. Whilst both the blackly comic bride of frankenstein 1935 and the actionpacked son of frankenstein 1939 are superior to this movie, from a historical perspective this first film with karloff as the frankenstein monster is one of talking cinemas great early achievements, and a monument to his status as the horror genres first real star. When talbot changes to the wolf man, the two creatures battle each other. Bride of frankenstein often incorrectly styled the bride of frankenstein is a 1935 american sciencefiction horror film, the first sequel to universal pictures 1931 hit frankenstein. The movie itself is one i havent watched since i was 10, staying over at a relatives house, and watching a late night back to back showing of the original karloff frankenstein, and the bride of frankenstein, with my cousin. Both classic universal films were directed by legendary horrormeister james whale, who set the bar very high for all to follow. Warm and cozy inside their palatial villa, lord byron gavin gordon, percy shelley douglas walton.
Bride of frankenstein advertised as the bride of frankenstein is a 1935 american horror film, the first sequel to frankenstein 1931. Of the two early film adaptations of frankenstein, the bride of frankenstein, the sequel to the 1931 film, starring boris karloff and released in 1935 by universal, is. On the dvd commentary track, mel brooks says this is a reference to the first five universal films. Despite appearances to the contrary at the end of the first film, frankenstein 1931, the monster has survived. Watch the bride of frankenstein 1935 hight quality movie with english language. When i was a youngster, one of the highlights of my week was watching creature double feature on saturday afternoons.
It is considered one of the few sequels to a great film that is even better than the original film on which it is based. Frankenstein by mary shelley has been reproduced many times in the form of both book and film. One was a quote by henry frankenstein at the end of the. From the very beginning of the film the differences are numerous victor frankenstein s name isnt victor in the movie its henry. Bride of frankenstein 1935 horror film wiki fandom. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels in cinematic history, with many fans and critics considering it. Bride of frankenstein 810 movie clip henry tries to. In 1931, individual state censor boards demanded various cuts to frankenstein.
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