Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)

The Old West! It was back when times were tough, the land was harsh, vigilantes were unforgiving and outlaws... were apparently pretty nice guys!

Director:

William Beaudine

Writer:

Carl K. Hittleman (original story and screenplay) (as Carl Hittleman)

Stars:

John Lupton, Narda Onyx, Cal Bolder

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Lupton	...	Jesse James
Narda Onyx	...	Dr. Maria Frankenstein
Cal Bolder	...	Hank Tracy / Igor
Estelita Rodriguez	...	Juanita Lopez (as Estelita)
Jim Davis	...	Marshal MacPhee
Steven Geray	...	Dr. Rudolph Frankenstein
Rayford Barnes	...	Lonny Curry
William Fawcett	...	Jensen - the Pharmacist
Nestor Paiva	...	Saloon Owner
Roger Creed	...	Butch Curry
Rosa Turich	...	Nina Lopez
Felipe Turich	...	Manuel Lopez
Fred Stromsoe	...	Stacy
Dan White	...	Pete Ketchum
Page Slattery	...	Deputy Andy

Storyline

Legendary outlaw of the Old West Jesse James, on the run from Marshal MacPhee, hides out in the castle of Baron Frankenstein's granddaughter Maria, who proceeds to transform Jesse's slow-witted pal Hank into a bald zombie, which she names Igor.

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Plot Keywords:

horror western | creator creation relationship | transformation | brain transplant | saloon | 

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Taglines:

ROARING GUNS against RAGING MONSTER! (original posters and print ads)

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

The lab equipment was provided by Ken Strickfaden, who used the same gadgets in Universal's Frankenstein films, as well as Young Frankenstein (1974). This is one of the few times the equipment was filmed in color.

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Goofs

Contrary to the film's title, it's actually Frankenstein's granddaughter that Jesse meets.

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Quotes

Dr. Maria Frankenstein: While you finish preparing, I shall activate the artificial brain.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Billy the Kid vs. Dracula (2011)

User Reviews

Not so bad!Even very good!

I remember seeing it for the first time in 1977,thursday august 5,1:oopm.I was enthralled,terrified and nauseous(especially at the brain in the plastic recipient).And the bloody stitches around the head of Cal Bolder.Other memories of mine include the mat-painting of the "Frankenstein's castle/western farm".I recently had the chance to view it again on a local t.v.station,in the middle of a night.And,lo and behold,i will order a DVD version of it.Because 38 years later,i still have the same reactions i felt about this movie,not hampered after all these years.Come on!It's a piece by veteran horror genre director William Beaudine.John Lupton,Cal Bolder and Narda Onyx did a good acting job in this "not so worst,not so bad,still watchable horror/western classic.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jesse James Meets Frankenstein

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Circle Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 83 min (DVD) 83 min (DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1