The last days of Frankenstein (1931) Director James Whale are explored.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Ian McKellen | ... | James Whale | |
| Brendan Fraser | ... | Clayton Boone | |
| Lynn Redgrave | ... | Hanna | |
| Lolita Davidovich | ... | Betty | |
| David Dukes | ... | David Lewis | |
| Kevin J. O'Connor | ... | Harry | |
| Mark Kiely | ... | Dwight | |
| Jack Plotnick | ... | Edmund Kay | |
| Rosalind Ayres | ... | Elsa Lanchester | |
| Jack Betts | ... | Boris Karloff | |
| Matt McKenzie | ... | Colin Clive | |
| Todd Babcock | ... | Leonard Barnett | |
| Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy | ... | Princess Margaret | |
| Brandon Kleyla | ... | Young Whale | |
| Pamela Salem | ... | Sarah Whale | |
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The story of James Whale, the Director of Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale was homosexual, and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine. Written by James Fortman <sydb1367@rocketmail.com>
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gay interest | film history | film director | frankenstein | los angeles california |Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
4 November 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$75,508, 8 November 1998Gross USA:
$6,451,628Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,451,628Company Credits
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Hannah: [whispering] She was ugly when I brought her. I not like her. Mr. Jimmy not like her. Better you indicate, Mr. David.
David Lewis: Stop.
Hannah: Shhh.
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Written by Franz Waxman
Published by EMI Robbins/Fidelio Music Publishing
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The title comes from a line that appeared in Bride of Frankenstein (1935). In it, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) says to Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive): "To a new world of gods and monsters." See more »Goofs
When Clayton and Betty are by the car talking with the open car door between them, from one angle Betty is seen with her left hand on her hip then shown from the reverse angle her hand is on top of the car door. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Hannah: [whispering] She was ugly when I brought her. I not like her. Mr. Jimmy not like her. Better you indicate, Mr. David.
David Lewis: Stop.
Hannah: Shhh.
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The character name "Boris Karloff" has the 'TM' symbol next to it, meaning it's trademarked. See more »Soundtracks
Bride of FrankensteinWritten by Franz Waxman
Published by EMI Robbins/Fidelio Music Publishing
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Ian McKellen is superb as James Whale, the man behind the celluloid Frankenstein. Departing from that point, everything works. We're taken by the hand of this elderly celebrity in a world - and a town -that worships celebrity. The town also worships youth and box office grosses. For Whale, youth and box office grosses are way back in his distant pass. That's why, I imagine, the arrival of the gardener with Brendan Fraser's body, awakens in the old man some kind of spark. Their relationship is filled with a sort of emotional suspense that makes the entire movie, riveting. The story is told with a sort of personal melancholy that Bill Condon, the young writer/director, seems to understand fully. Compassion is in his eye and in his soul. The scene in which Ian McKellen remembers his swimming pool crowded with naked young men is one of the most beautifully reminders of how the aging heart remains alive within his memories. Very moving, very sad and very, very good.