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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 Bride of Frankenstein 1931
Films

Bride of Frankenstein 1935

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.

Boris Karloff in a scene from The Mummy 1932
Films

The Mummy 1932

The Mummy 1932 tells the story of an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, who is resurrected and seeks to reunite with his lost love, leading to a series of terrifying and deadly events in modern-day Egypt.

Scene from Dead Man's Eyes 1944
Films

Dead Man’s Eyes 1944

Dead Man’s Eyes 1944 follows an artist who receives an eye transplant from a deceased painter and begins to see visions of the artist’s final moments and suspects foul play in his death.

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Boris Karloff in a scene from The Mummy 1932

The Mummy 1932

Scene from The Invisible Man 1933

The Invisible Man 1933

Scene from Curse of the Undead 1959

Curse of the Undead 1959

A scene from The Cat and The Canary 1927

The Cat and The Canary 1927

Spotlight on Universal Monsters
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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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