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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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Publicity still for This Island Earth 1955
Films

This Island Earth 1955

This Island Earth 1955 depicts a scientist’s fight for survival and the fate of Earth after being recruited by an alien race with a hidden agenda.

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.

A scene from The Last Warning 1929
Films

The Last Warning 1929

The Last Warning 1929 follows a group of actors who gather to perform a play in an abandoned theater, only to be haunted by a series of eerie and deadly events.

Random Horrors

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy 1955

A scene from Horror Island 1941

Horror Island 1941

Inner Sanctum: We Rank All 6 Films

Scene from The Creature Walks Among Us 1956

The Creature Walks Among Us 1956

Spotlight on Universal Monsters
Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 1948

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 1948

1940s

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 1948 sees the comedic duo take on the Universal Monsters. In anyone else’s hands this would have demeaning, But for some strange reason, it has become one of the greatest Universal horror films of all time!

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.

Scene from The Wolf Man 1941

The Wolf Man 1941

Films

The Wolf Man 1941 depicts a man’s struggle after being cursed to become a werewolf.

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.

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!

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