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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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John Carradine in a scene from House of Dracula 1945
Films

House of Dracula 1945

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.

Scene from It Came From Outer Space 1953
Films

It Came From Outer Space 1953

It Came From Outer Space 1953 tells the story of a couple who witness a spacecraft crash in the desert and the ensuing terror as alien beings begin to infiltrate and take over the bodies of the local townspeople.

A publicity still for Calling Dr Death 1943
Films

Calling Dr Death 1943

Calling Dr Death 1943 follows a neurosurgeon’s search for his wife’s killer while confronting his own guilt and sanity.

Random Horrors

Scene from The Raven 1935

The Raven 1935

Boris Karloff in a scene from The Mummy 1932

The Mummy 1932

Scene from The Mummy's Ghost 1944

The Mummy’s Ghost 1944

A scene from The Ghost of Frankenstein 1942

The Ghost of Frankenstein 1942

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 Dracula (Spanish Version) 1931

Dracula (Spanish Version) 1931

Films

Dracula (Spanish Version) 1931 is a Spanish-language version of the English-language film released the same year.

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.

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.

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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