The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
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- Approved
- 1h 7min
- Drama, Horror
- 13 Mar 1942 (USA)
- Movie
Dr. Frankenstein's plans to replace the brain of his monster are hijacked by his scheming and malevolent assistant Ygor.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Lon Chaney Jr. | ... |
The Monster
(as Lon Chaney)
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| Cedric Hardwicke | ... |
Ludwig Frankenstein / Ghost of Henry Frankenstein
(as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
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| Ralph Bellamy | ... |
Erik Ernst
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| Lionel Atwill | ... |
Doctor Theodore Bohmer
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| Bela Lugosi | ... |
Ygor
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| Evelyn Ankers | ... |
Elsa Frankenstein
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Janet Ann Gallow | ... |
Cloestine Hussman
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| Barton Yarborough | ... |
Dr. Kettering
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| Doris Lloyd | ... |
Martha
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| Leyland Hodgson | ... |
Chief Constable
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| Olaf Hytten | ... |
Hussman
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| Holmes Herbert | ... |
Magistrate
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| Richard Alexander | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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| Lionel Belmore | ... |
Councillor (uncredited)
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| Chet Brandenburg | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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| Colin Clive | ... |
Dr. Henry Frankenstein (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Frone (uncredited)
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| George Eldredge | ... |
Constable (uncredited)
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| Dwight Frye | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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| Lawrence Grant | ... |
Mayor (uncredited)
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| Otto Hoffman | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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| Brandon Hurst | ... |
Hans (uncredited)
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| Michael Mark | ... |
Councillor (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Phillips | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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| William Smith | ... |
Village Boy in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Ernie Stanton | ... |
Constable (uncredited)
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| Julius Tannen | ... |
Sektal (uncredited)
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| Harry Tenbrook | ... |
Villager at Hearing (uncredited)
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Glen Walters | ... |
Village Mother of Hungry Children (uncredited)
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| Janet Warren | ... |
Goose Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Erle C. Kenton | ||
Written by
| Scott Darling | ... | (screenplay) (as W. Scott Darling) |
| Eric Taylor | ... | (original story) |
Produced by
| George Waggner | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans J. Salter | ... | (as H.J. Salter) |
Cinematography by
| Elwood Bredell | ... | director of photography (as Woody Bredell) |
| Milton R. Krasner | ... | director of photography (as Milton Krasner) |
Film Editing by
| Ted J. Kent | ... | (as Ted Kent) |
Art Direction by
| Jack Otterson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ... | (as R.A. Gausman) |
Costume Design by
| Vera West | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Jack P. Pierce | ... | make-up artist |
| Ellis Burman | ... | makeup department technician (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles S. Gould | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Harold H. MacArthur | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Bernard B. Brown | ... | sound director |
| Charles Carroll | ... | sound technician |
Special Effects by
| John P. Fulton | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Eddie Parker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Charles Maxwell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Charles Previn | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1942) (United States) (theatrical)
- Empire Universal Films (1942) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1942) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1943) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Realart Pictures (1948) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Screen Gems (1958) (United States) (tv) (as Son of Shock) (syndication)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Home Video (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2004) (Sweden) (video)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2004) (Finland) (DVD) (3-disc Frankenstein the Legacy Collection)
- Elephant Films (2015) (France) (video)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ygor resurrects Frankenstein's monster and brings him to the original doctor's son, Ludwig, for help. Ludwig, obsessed with the idea of restoring the monster to full power, is unaware that his various associates all have different ideas about whose brain is to be transplanted into the monster's skull.
Written by Doug Sederberg |
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| Taglines | Stark Terror! Added Thrills! in a Spine-Tingling Experience ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | It was reported that the rubber headpiece used for the Frankenstein monster make-up was very uncomfortable for Lon Chaney Jr. to wear. It sat directly on his forehead and he constantly complained. Once he asked for it to be removed. Angry and frustrated when no one listened, he ripped it off himself, tearing open a bloody gash in his forehead. Production on the film was shut down for a couple of days. See more » |
| Goofs | The first time we see the close-up for the wall plaque for "Dr. Frankenstein - Diseases of the Mind" outside his "mansion", it is hardly in such a place. If you look close to the left of the sign you'll see a ladder, wires on the ground, palm trees and a station wagon type of car. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into House of Dracula (1945). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ygor:
Better death... than a life like this. See more » |