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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 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.

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.

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Horror Film Lists

Universal’s 8 Frankenstein Films Ranked

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

Publicity still from Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954
Films

Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954

Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954 depicts a scientific expedition’s encounter with a prehistoric amphibious creature in the Amazon.

Publicity still for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 1948
1940s

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 1948

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!

Random Horrors

Scene from It Came From Outer Space 1953

It Came From Outer Space 1953

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

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949

Scene from Invisible Agent 1942

Invisible Agent 1942

A scene from Horror Island 1941

Horror Island 1941

Spotlight on Universal Monsters
Scene from Frankenstein 1931

Frankenstein 1931

Films

Frankenstein 1931 follows the classic story of a scientist creates a monster from the body parts of corpses and brings it to life, leading to tragic consequences for all involved.

A scene from The Ghost of Frankenstein 1942

The Ghost of Frankenstein 1942

Films

The Ghost of Frankenstein 1942 depicts Dr Ludwig Frankenstein’s attempt to restore the monster, leading to new terror.

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 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.

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!

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