Son of Frankenstein (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Rowland V. Lee |
| Producer(s) | Rowland V. Lee |
| Top Genres | Film Adaptation, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Monster, Sequels |
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Son of Frankenstein (1939) was a Science Fiction - Horror Film directed by Rowland V. Lee and produced by Rowland V. Lee.
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Watching 1939: The Son of Frankenstein (1939)
on Oct 4, 2018 From Comet Over HollywoodIn 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them.?As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, tha... Read full article
Son of Frankenstein (1939) (1)
By Beatrice on Feb 7, 2014 From Flickers in TimeSon of Frankenstein Directed by Rowland V. Lee Written by Wyllis Cooper 1939/USA Universal Pictures First viewing; Netflix rental This does not measure up to the greatness of the first two Universal Frankenstein films but is entertaining and features what may be Bela Lugosi’s very best perfo... Read full article
Son of Frankenstein (1939) (2)
By Emily on Jan 19, 2014 From The Vintage CameoThe creatures of the night claimed the New Beverly for their own yesterday, as monster fans packed the house for two Frankenstein films, and a chance to see?Karloff and Lugosi in person. It wasn’t the famous actors themselves who were appearing, of course, but rather, their offspring–Sar... Read full article
Son of Frankenstein and Tower of London
By Neve on Apr 1, 2013 From The BazI thought I’d talk briefly about two movies – SON OF FRANKENSTEIN and TOWER OF LONDON – the Baz made for Universal between November 1938 and October 1939. The quotations are courtesy of Cinegeek.
?In the scene where Bela slowly tells Basil ?He does things for me? and there I... Read full articleClassic Films in Focus: SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939)
By Jennifer Garlen on Oct 12, 2012 From Virtual ViragoAfter the success of Frankenstein (1931) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), it’s not really a surprise that Universal would continue the series with a third film, although Son of Frankenstein (1939) takes us forward in time to the next generation of the famously doomed family. Boris Karloff... Read full article
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Quotes from Son of Frankenstein
Benson: No, Sir.
Baron Wolf von Frankenstein: Bullets. Crude bullets in his heart but he still lives.
Baron Wolf von Frankenstein: It appears that my father thought that he could extract from lightning some super-violet ray of life-giving properties.
Ygor: After faking a coughing fit and pointing to his broken neck: "I'm sorry. I cough. You see, bone get stuck in throat!"
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Facts about Son of Frankenstein
Bela Lugosi's performance in this film is considered by many to be his greatest.
Despite his frequent appearances in horror films, Basil Rathbone had a particular disdain for them. This is likely the reason for his 'over the top' performance. (Source: 'Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror' by Michael Mallory")
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