The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) Horror Drama Sci-Fi
The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Mar 13, 1942 (US) | Genres Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 07m
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.3/10
The Ghost of Frankenstein Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / 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.
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The Ghost of Frankenstein Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1942
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 67 minutes / Sub-Genres: Monsters
Horror Genres: Classic
Horror Subgenres: Mad Scientist
Directors: Erle C. Kenton
Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 13, 1942Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Ghost of Frankenstein Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 13, 1942
Writers: Scott Darling, Eric Taylor
Producers: George Waggner
Musicians: Hans J. Salter
Cinematographers: Elwood Bredell, Milton R. Krasner
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The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Ghost of Frankenstein Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lon Chaney Jr. | ... | The Monster (as Lon Chaney) |
| Cedric Hardwicke | ... | Ludwig Frankenstein / Ghost of Henry Frankenstein (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) |
| Ralph Bellamy | ... | Erik Ernst |
| Lionel Atwill | ... | Doctor Theodore Bohmer |
| Bela Lugosi | ... | Ygor |
| Evelyn Ankers | ... | Elsa Frankenstein |
| Janet Ann Gallow | ... | Cloestine Hussman |
| Barton Yarborough | ... | Dr. Kettering |
| Doris Lloyd | ... | Martha |
| Leyland Hodgson | ... | Chief Constable |
| Olaf Hytten | ... | Hussman |
| Holmes Herbert | ... | Magistrate |
| Richard Alexander | ... | Villager (uncredited) |
| Lionel Belmore | ... | Councillor (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | ... | Villager (uncredited) |
| Colin Clive | ... | Dr. Henry Frankenstein (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Harry Cording | ... | Frone (uncredited) |
| George Eldredge | ... | Constable (uncredited) |
| Dwight Frye | ... | Villager (uncredited) |
| Lawrence Grant | ... | Mayor (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lon Chaney Jr., as The Monster (as Lon Chaney), passed away at age 67 in San Clemente, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Creighton Chaney | Lon Chaney - Cedric Hardwicke, as Ludwig Frankenstein / Ghost of Henry Frankenstein (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke), passed away at age 71 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sir Cedrick Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke also - Ralph Bellamy, as Erik Ernst, passed away at age 87 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Lionel Atwill, as Doctor Theodore Bohmer, passed away at age 61 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Bela Lugosi, as Ygor, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Olt Arisztid | Mr. Blasko | Albert Lugesi | Belo Lugosi | Béla Lugosi | Mr. Bela Lugosi | Lugosi | Arisztid Olt - Evelyn Ankers, as Elsa Frankenstein, passed away at age 67 in Haiku, Maui, Hawaii, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Janet Ann Gallow – Cloestine Hussman
- Barton Yarborough – Dr. Kettering
- Doris Lloyd, as Martha, passed away at age 71 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Leyland Hodgson, as Chief Constable, passed away at age 56 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Layland Hodgson | Leland Hodgson | Leland Hogdson - Olaf Hytten, as Hussman, passed away at age 67 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Holmes Herbert, as Magistrate, passed away at age 74 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: H.E. Herbert | H.J. Herbert | Holmes E. Herbert - Richard Alexander, as Villager (uncredited), passed away at age 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Dick Alexander - Lionel Belmore, as Councillor (uncredited), passed away at age 85 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus - Chet Brandenburg, as Villager (uncredited), passed away at age 76 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
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