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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 Strange Confession 1945
Films

Strange Confession 1945

Strange Confession 1945 is about a scientist who develops a lethal experimental drug and tries to undo the damage it causes.

A scene from Black Friday 1940
Films

Black Friday 1940

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

Scene from The Mummy's Ghost 1944
Films

The Mummy’s Ghost 1944

The Mummy’s Ghost 1944 follows an Egyptian high priestess’s attempt to reunite with her lover, the mummy Kharis, leading to a string of murders and a quest to stop the curse.

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The Brute Man 1946 with Rondo Hatton

The Brute Man 1946

John Carradine in a scene from House of Dracula 1945

House of Dracula 1945

Scene from The Mummy's Ghost 1944

The Mummy’s Ghost 1944

Son of Frankenstein 1939

Son of Frankenstein 1939

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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 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 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.

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 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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