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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 Invisible Agent 1942
Films

Invisible Agent 1942

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

The Brute Man 1946 with Rondo Hatton
Films

The Brute Man 1946

The Brute Man 1946 stars Rondo Hatton as The Creeper, a former college football star deformed by a laboratory accident, who seeks revenge on those he believes wronged him.

Scene from Dracula (Spanish Version) 1931
Films

Dracula (Spanish Version) 1931

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

Random Horrors

George Zucco in the a scene from The Mad Ghoul 1943

The Mad Ghoul 1943

Scene from Bride of Frankenstein 1931

Bride of Frankenstein 1935

Lon Chaney Jr in a scene from Man Made Monster 1941

Man Made Monster 1941

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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