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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 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 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 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 Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935
Films

The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935

The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935 tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of a young man and the subsequent investigation, which leads to a web of secrets and intrigue in a small English town.

Lon Chaney Jr in a scene from Man Made Monster 1941
Films

Man Made Monster 1941

Man Made Monster 1941 follows a sideshow performer who is transformed into an electrically-charged superhuman by a mad scientist, leading to a dangerous and deadly conflict with the scientist’s former assistant.

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.

Random Horrors

Dracula 1931 Publicity Still

Dracula 1931

Scene from Phantom of the Opera 1943

Phantom of the Opera 1943

Scene from It Came From Outer Space 1953

It Came From Outer Space 1953

Basil Rathbone, Vincent Price and Boris Karloff in a scene from Tower of London 1939

Tower of London 1939

Spotlight on Universal Monsters
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.

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 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.

Scene from Bride of Frankenstein 1931

Bride of Frankenstein 1935

Films

Bride of Frankenstein 1935 follows the monster created by Dr. Frankenstein as he searches for companionship and the doctor’s attempts to create a mate for him.

A publicity still for Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man 1943

Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man 1943

Films

Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man 1943 sees the classic monsters Frankenstein’s monster and the Wolf Man battling each other and ultimately teaming up in a quest to find a way to end their cursed existence.

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