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jlinendoll
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Tales of Tomorrow: Frankenstein (1952)
Episode 16, Season 1
Still Enjoyable
23 July 2007 - 13 out of 14 users found this review helpful.
Not as bad as you would expect. Lon was under the impression for part of the show, that it was a dress rehearsal. And having had a few drinks, he went thru the first half being careful not to break any props. Someone must have clued him in tho, by the 2nd half of the episode, because he plays it straight, and gives a good performance. Ignoring the first half, it's interesting to compare Lon's performance here with that from his earlier 1942 turn as the monster in GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN. Lon is much more expressive in the TV role, and the makeup isn't bad at all. This episode has taken a lot of flak over the years, but it's not as bad as you would think for early TV. Definitely worth a look.
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