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The Walking Dead (1936) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Louis F. Edelman.

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THE WALKING DEAD On Blu-ray From Warner Archive

By Dan Day, Jr. on Nov 6, 2024 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

The Warner Archive continues its series of great Blu-ray releases of 1930s horror films with THE WALKING DEAD, a 1936 production starring Boris Karloff and directed by Michael Curtiz. This THE WALKING DEAD has nothing to do with that TV show. It's a unique tale from Warner Bros., part gangster melod... Read full article


After the Silents: The Walking Dead (1936)

By Movies, Silently on Aug 15, 2013 From Movies Silently

(via Projector Magazine) Boris Karloff is, of course, best known for his monstrous roles in films like Frankenstein and The Mummy. While his big breaks came in the talkies, Karloff was quite active in silent films as well. The Walking Dead came along after Karloff had found fame playing assorted cre... Read full article


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Nolan: [as the crooked lawyer misses a shot on a pool table] Straight shot and I missed it!


[looking up to Heaven, while being led to the electric chair]
John Ellman: *He'll* believe me.


Dr. Evan Beaumont: All I know is that for a short time the spirit of life left his body. Now, what happened during that transition? What effect did the experience of death have on his subconscious mind. Can he remember?
District Attorney Werner: Well, it's rather a large order, doctor, and I'm afraid a bit beyond the province of law...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: ...and beyond the province of science too, but it's a challenge, and somewhere, I think, we'll find the key to all this.
District Attorney Werner: If you do, I hope you'll let me know.


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Filming began on November 23 (Boris Karloff's 48th birthday) and lasted 18 days, finishing December 23 1935.
Boris Karloff's character was originally conceived as 'Dopey' Ellman and was a drug addict and alcoholic.
The accident scene was shot in Griffith Park.
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