Of all the fantastic monsters and makeup technology we have today, NONE can compare or improve upon Jack Pierce's tissue paper and glue makeup for "Frankenstein." This was true makeup artistry at its finest. This masterpiece of gothic horror will forever stand the test of time, never get outdated, and forever remain a classic. But without the genius of Boris Karloff underneath it all, it may have remained just another long forgotten horror movie.
No matter how many actors play the creature none will ever surpass the Iconic performance of Karloff' s interpretation of FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTERRRR! Plus Colin Clives performance as Henry FRANKENSTEIN, just those words he spoke is so memorable "Its Alive,Itss Alivee,ITS ALIVEEE! OH GOD,NOW I KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE GODDD!" Crazy but Iconic words in horror history,heh heh heh!
Although Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr and Glenn Strange each played the Frankenstein monster for known Universal studios, but once it comes to Karloff who first portrayed the creature in 3 films, he pulled it off best.
No hay pelicula de terror,ni pseudomonstruo que iguale a esta GENIALIDAD QUE FUE "FRANKENSTAIN" es el "TERROR DE MI INFANCIA" GRACIAS POR PONER EL DETRAS DE ESCENA.POR TODO PARA ESTE "MONSTRUO" ES UNA PARTE INMENSA DE MI INFANCIA,QUE ME LLEVARE A LA TUMBA.
pause at 1:07. notice how, in fact, the monster is several feet closer to the camera but this is masked by the rocks concealing his feet. He's also standing on some extra foundation to raise him some inches. They are looking at nothing but the angle being dead on sideways and the setup makes it look as if the monster is 7 feet tall. In other shots, you can tell the difference, though. Still a nicely posed scene to try and trick the viewer. Padded shoulders, Kiss-like boots, all trying to give this guy a huge appearance. All told, they did a pretty good job.
Great upload! 'Tis a pity the awesome (literally) creation of Frankenstein's 1931 monster has been devalued over the years by ignorance (those are ELECTRODES in his neck - not BOLTS - and the DOCTOR is Frankenstein - not his creation - etc.) This upload reminds us what a brilliant endeavour the whole project was.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Bach. The most beautiful version I have ever heard is by Vanessa Mae, and is easy to find on RUclips. I'd link for you, but RUclips does not allow that.
Cool vid ,music and pix. One thing. The image you have at 13 seconds is NOT Karloff. That is actor Glenn Strange being made up as the Monster. It could be for HOUSE OF DRAC, HOUSE OF FRANK, or maybe even ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN. But an awesome compliatiion, otherwise. :)
Q: How do you make antifreeze? A: Hide her nightgown. The ontology of literature is fraught with many of the hidden fears of the subjective unconscious. - Take a chill pill chipmunk.
While I grew up watching Boris, the single image I remember best is Fred Gwynne. The loud laugh, shaking his forearms, and the dust from it all shaking his surroundings; a friendly monster. But then Fred had 6" on Boris, so even flat footed he appeared to be huge when next to regular sized people. . I know; I'm six four. When I go to pick up a date for the first time, they open the door and look up as if they're looking at a skyscraper. I had to stand in a hole for my wedding pictures so my wife and the family would look better in the close up shots.
I was about 7yrs old when I seen Frankenstein first time. My mom sent me to bed because it was my time. Well my big brother and mom was watching the movie. I came down from up stairs it was right at the time where the monster was told to sit down. I shit my pants, had bad dreams for a week. Lol Thanks that made me think about those days and Mom and my brother.I am 64, Moms gone lost my brother but FRANKENSTEIN is still alive.
Mary Wolstonecraft was a post modern femminist who wrote books about gay men and strange bondage tales. She married Percy Bish Shelly and penned her masterpiece, "A modern Promethueus" in which a Gay Doctor created his perfect lover, who ran away. The doctor pursued his gay lover to the ends of the earth, where they finally met their communion on the slopes of a snowy mountain peak. The film was a bastardization of the original Gay Love Story. -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show is more true to it
Thanks for this. I enjoyed the images, but I wish you would replace the truly VILE electronic music with the real thing. There are plenty of excellent and exciting versions of the Bach D minor around, without resorting to this awful parady.
Of all the fantastic monsters and makeup technology we have today, NONE can compare or improve upon Jack Pierce's tissue paper and glue makeup for "Frankenstein." This was true makeup artistry at its finest. This masterpiece of gothic horror will forever stand the test of time, never get outdated, and forever remain a classic. But without the genius of Boris Karloff underneath it all, it may have remained just another long forgotten horror movie.
No matter how many actors play the creature none will ever surpass the Iconic performance of Karloff' s interpretation of FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTERRRR! Plus Colin Clives performance as Henry FRANKENSTEIN, just those words he spoke is so memorable "Its Alive,Itss Alivee,ITS ALIVEEE! OH GOD,NOW I KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE GODDD!" Crazy but Iconic words in horror history,heh heh heh!
Boris and Bach. A fine combination, especially when you add Jack Pierce to the equation.
“We all belong dead”
RIP Franky
Although Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr and Glenn Strange each played the Frankenstein monster for known Universal studios, but once it comes to Karloff who first portrayed the creature in 3 films, he pulled it off best.
No hay pelicula de terror,ni pseudomonstruo que iguale a esta GENIALIDAD QUE FUE "FRANKENSTAIN" es el "TERROR DE MI INFANCIA" GRACIAS POR PONER EL DETRAS DE ESCENA.POR TODO PARA ESTE "MONSTRUO" ES UNA PARTE INMENSA DE MI INFANCIA,QUE ME LLEVARE A LA TUMBA.
pause at 1:07. notice how, in fact, the monster is several feet closer to the camera but this is masked by the rocks concealing his feet. He's also standing on some extra foundation to raise him some inches. They are looking at nothing but the angle being dead on sideways and the setup makes it look as if the monster is 7 feet tall. In other shots, you can tell the difference, though. Still a nicely posed scene to try and trick the viewer. Padded shoulders, Kiss-like boots, all trying to give this guy a huge appearance. All told, they did a pretty good job.
+TruthSurge
"Pretty good"??
yep
+Truth Surge
You're "pretty stupid." You don't even know sarcasm when you see it. Look it up, moron.
Great job telling the story in 3 minutes 29 seconds!
Great upload! 'Tis a pity the awesome (literally) creation of Frankenstein's 1931 monster has been devalued over the years by ignorance (those are ELECTRODES in his neck - not BOLTS - and the DOCTOR is Frankenstein - not his creation - etc.)
This upload reminds us what a brilliant endeavour the whole project was.
I bet there was a lot of fun! Too many joke opportunities to count!
Looks like you've accidentally included a shot of Glenn Strange at 0:12-
I think you are right..! Good catch..!
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Bach.
The most beautiful version I have ever heard is by Vanessa Mae, and is easy to find on RUclips.
I'd link for you, but RUclips does not allow that.
the music is bachs toccata and fugue in d minor
Cool vid ,music and pix.
One thing. The image you have at 13 seconds is NOT Karloff. That is actor Glenn Strange being made up as the Monster. It could be for HOUSE OF DRAC, HOUSE OF FRANK, or maybe even ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN.
But an awesome compliatiion, otherwise. :)
Tocata and Fugue in Dm by JS Bach
This is an excerpt from Franz Waxman's original score for "The Bride of Frankenstein." It is the real thing.
This is an except from Franz Waxman's score from the film "The Bride of Frankenstein."
HERMAN IS THAT YOU!!
Oh please!
Thanks for this. In that case, I wish *they* had used a better version of the Bach piece - the one in the film is still VILE!
It's.....ALIVE! MUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
Q: How do you make antifreeze? A: Hide her nightgown. The ontology of literature is fraught with many of the hidden fears of the subjective unconscious. - Take a chill pill chipmunk.
Glen Strange, not Karloff, at 0:12.
Yeah, I was fooled. The rest is Karloff, though.
Bob Toomey It's ok.
While I grew up watching Boris, the single image I remember best is Fred Gwynne. The loud laugh, shaking his forearms, and the dust from it all shaking his surroundings; a friendly monster. But then Fred had 6" on Boris, so even flat footed he appeared to be huge when next to regular sized people. . I know; I'm six four. When I go to pick up a date for the first time, they open the door and look up as if they're looking at a skyscraper. I had to stand in a hole for my wedding pictures so my wife and the family would look better in the close up shots.
You and I did not read the same book.
Hillary Clinton at 1:59
LMAO!!
I was about 7yrs old when I seen Frankenstein first time. My mom sent me to bed because it was my time. Well my big brother and mom was watching the movie. I came down from up stairs it was right at the time where the monster was told to sit down. I shit my pants, had bad dreams for a week. Lol Thanks that made me think about those days and Mom and my brother.I am 64, Moms gone lost my brother but FRANKENSTEIN is still alive.
donald trump @ 0:25
Jaws
Ted Danson?
classic?
Like I said.
Photos of shot
Mary Wolstonecraft was a post modern femminist who wrote books about gay men and strange bondage tales. She married Percy Bish Shelly and penned her masterpiece, "A modern Promethueus" in which a Gay Doctor created his perfect lover, who ran away. The doctor pursued his gay lover to the ends of the earth, where they finally met their communion on the slopes of a snowy mountain peak. The film was a bastardization of the original Gay Love Story. -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show is more true to it
Thanks for this. I enjoyed the images, but I wish you would replace the truly VILE electronic music with the real thing. There are plenty of excellent and exciting versions of the Bach D minor around, without resorting to this awful parady.