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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 Wolf Man 1941
Films

The Wolf Man 1941

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

A scene from Black Friday 1940
Films

Black Friday 1940

Black Friday 1940 depicts a brain transplant between a college professor and a gangster.

Bela Lugosi in a scene from Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932
Films

Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932

Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932 stars Bela Lugosi as a mad doctor who kidnaps and kills young Parisian women in an effort to crossbreed humans with apes!

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Publicity still from Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954

Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954

A scene from Night Monster 1942

Night Monster 1942

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man 1951

Acquanetta goes through some changes in this scene from Captive Wild Woman 1943

Captive Wild Woman 1943

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Scene from Invisible Agent 1942

Invisible Agent 1942

Films

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

A scene from The Invisible Woman 1940

The Invisible Woman 1940

Films

The Invisible Woman 1940 follows a young woman who is turned invisible by a scientist and uses her newfound power to help fight crime and foil a group of spies, leading to a series of hilarious and exciting adventures.

John Carradine in a scene from House of Dracula 1945

House of Dracula 1945

Films

House of Dracula 1945 sees Count Dracula seeking a cure for his vampirism at the castle of Dr. Edelman, leading to dangerous encounters with other monstrous creations.

A scene from House of Frankenstein 1944

House of Frankenstein 1944

Films

House of Frankenstein 1944 follows a mad scientist who revives Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s monster, leading to chaos and destruction.

A scene from The Invisible Man Returns 1939

The Invisible Man Returns 1939

Films

The Invisible Man Returns 1939 follows the story of a man is falsely accused of murder and uses the invisibility serum to escape from prison and clear his name, leading to a thrilling and dangerous chase to catch the real killer.

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