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Charles Lamont

Charles Lamont (5 May 1895 – 12 September 1993) was an American film director who worked in Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1950s. He is best known for his work in classic Hollywood productions, particularly in the comedy and musical genres. He directed several films, including Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Buck Privates, and Hold That Ghost. He was also a successful screenwriter and wrote several screenplays, including The Invisible Woman and The Ghost of Frankenstein. He passed away in 1993 at the age of 98.

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1953
Films

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1953

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1953 sees the famous comedy duo getting caught up in the madness of Dr. Jekyll’s transformation into the evil Mr. Hyde, leading to comedic hijinks and chaos.

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951
Films

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951 sees the comedic duo unwittingly becomes involved in a murder case and must rely on the help of an invisible boxer to clear their names.

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 1955
Films

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 1955 showcases the duo’s hilarious and dangerous adventure with the undead Mummy Klaris.

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Scene from The Creature Walks Among Us 1956
Films

The Creature Walks Among Us 1956

The Creature Walks Among Us 1956 follows a scientific expedition’s attempt to transform the Gill-man into a more human-like creature.

Scene from The Invisible Man 1933
Films

The Invisible Man 1933

The Invisible Man 1933 follows a scientist who becomes invisible and goes insane, posing a threat to those around him.

Scene from Invisible Agent 1942
Films

Invisible Agent 1942

Invisible Agent 1942 depicts the grandson of the original Invisible Man aiding the Allied forces in World War II.

Random Horrors

A publicity still from The Mole People 1956

The Mole People 1956

Publicity still from Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954

Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954

Publicity Still for Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949

Scene from The Monolith Monsters 1958

The Monolith Monsters 1958

Spotlight on Universal Monsters
Son of Dracula 1943 scene

Son of Dracula 1943

Films

Son of Dracula 1943 sees Count Alucard, the mysterious and reclusive heir to the Dracula estate, as he arrives in America and begins to seduce and prey upon his unsuspecting victims.

Universal Frankenstein Ranked

Universal’s 8 Frankenstein Films Ranked

Horror Film Lists

Let’s rank the Universal’s 8 Frankenstein Horrors from Best to Worst!

Dracula 1931 Publicity Still

Dracula 1931

Films

Dracula 1931 is about Count Dracula preying on young women in England, and the group of vampire hunters trying to stop him.

Scene from The Invisible Man 1933

The Invisible Man 1933

Films

The Invisible Man 1933 follows a scientist who becomes invisible and goes insane, posing a threat to those around him.

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951

Films

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951 sees the comedic duo unwittingly becomes involved in a murder case and must rely on the help of an invisible boxer to clear their names.

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