Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 full cast. Throughout the film, the timorous costello witnesses the nocturnal rituals of dracula and the monster, but cant convince the everdoubting abbottuntil the wild climax in draculas castle, where. Bud abbott lou costello meet frankenstein clip full moon. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 the bob hope classic, the cat and the canary 1939, was one of the first films to successfully combine comedy with mystery and horror. It was such a hit that paramount quickly plopped the dynamic duo of hope and goddard into yet another comedy horror film, the ghost breakers 1940. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 charles. Feb 14, 20 abbott and costello, as railroad baggage clerks, receive a strange shipment the last remains of dracula and frankenstein s monster. Originally released as a single dvd on august 29, 2000, it was rereleased twice as part of two different abbott and costello collections, the best of abbott and costello volume three, on august 3, 2004, and again on october 28, 2008 as part of abbott and costello. Oscars 2020 brad pitt wins best supporting actor for once upon a time in hollywood. More howls than you can shake a shiver at please allow at least 60 seconds for this film to load purchase this poster at. You might think this would be a silly and commercially exploitive movie. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein was my very first encounter with universals iconic monster movies via a castle films super 8 short.
Watch abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 online free and download abbott and costello meet frankenstein free online. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1998 in the first of bud abbott and lou costellos horror vehicles for universal pictures, the inimitable comic duo star as railway baggage handlers in. Bud abbott and lou costello meet frankenstein 1948. Dec 27, 2016 watch abbott and costello meet frankenstein full hd. Part of the expense went toward the atmospheric sets such as draculas castle, a cartoon title sequence, special effects the scene where dracula changes into a bat was created. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 rotten tomatoes. May 28, 2011 throughout the film, the timorous costello witnesses the nocturnal rituals of dracula and the monster, but cant convince the everdoubting abbott until the wild climax in draculas castle, where. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing abbott and costello meet frankenstein near.
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The films bluray debut and dvd rerelease was on september 4, 2012 as part of universals. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein video dailymotion. As early as 1943, the legendary comedy duo of bud abbott and lou costello had kicked around the idea of a broadway show costarring the famous monsters. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 universal pictures. It does not mark a sudden change of direction from horror into screwball comedy the previous few monster mashup films produced by universal were madcap and silly enough but. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing abbott and costello meet frankenstein near you. You get a film that introduced many to the universal monsters. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein is directed by charles barton and written by robert lees, frederic rinaldo and john grant. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 charles barton. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1011 movie clip. Nov 18, 20 abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 the bob hope classic, the cat and the canary 1939, was one of the first films to successfully combine comedy with mystery and horror. Movie abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 full english subtitle.
Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 full movie. Abbott and costello were one of the most popular comedy double act during the early classical hollywood era of american cinema. Mar 04, 2018 the film was originally titled the brain of frankenstein, but the title was changed during filming to appear like less of a straight horror film and capitalize on abbott and costello s marquee value. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 imdforums. Peabody wrap party, where they hammed it up in makeup. What happens when you mix to comedic legends with three classic monsters. The film was originally titled the brain of frankenstein, but the title was changed during filming to appear like less of a straight horror film and capitalize on abbott and costellos marquee value in a 1996 documentary, 100 years of horror, hosted by christopher lee, bela lugosi, jr. However if you already own a copy of the movie in standarddef you might be wondering if this bluray transfer is a must buy. Download abbott and costello meet frankenstein universal filmscripts series classic comedies vol pdf. The movie was the last serious role for each of the great actors, and the best of the abbott and costello meet the monsters series. Two hapless freight handlers find themselves encountering dracula, the frankenstein monster and the wolf man.
Ann blyth and glenn strange in bud abbott lou costello meet frankenstein 1948. Abbott and costello, as railroad baggage clerks, receive a strange shipment the last remains of dracula and frankensteins monster. Apr 17, 2015 movie abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 full english subtitle. Streaming classic movie abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 classic. Abbott and costello on the other hand, were just coming into their peak, and with abbott and costello meet frankenstein they took their career on a whole other path this was the first of. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 trivia 47. As you well know, universal pictures has long been synonymous with classic horror. The vaudeville gags that launched abbott and costello into the limelight dont always weather well, but some of the routines adapted for abbott and costello meet frankenstein are still funny. Many purists insist that the classic universal frankenstein saga ends here, but some also count bud abbott lou costello meet frankenstein 1948 1948 in which dracula bela lugosi and doctor sandra mornay lenore aubert attempt to transplant wilbur lou costellos brain into the monster glenn strange. Apr 12, 2017 abbott and costello would go on to star in other horror comedies with the invisible man and the mummy, before they too would pass from the scene. Dracula bela lugosi wants to put porters lou costello brain in monsters body.
Abbott and costello meet frankenstein a universal classic. Oct 29, 2002 in 1948, universal studios more precisely, universal international did just that with old friends dracula, the frankenstein monster and the wolf man in abbott and costello meet frankenstein. The team was composed of william bud abbott and lou costello whose work in vaudeville and on stage, radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s and early 1950s. Tourists were shocked to see glenn stranges frankenstein monster having lunch with ann blyth in her fishtail costume. Download abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 yify. Once upon a time in hollywood production design team. In 1948, universal studios more precisely, universal international did just that with old friends dracula, the frankenstein monster and the wolf man in abbott and costello meet frankenstein. Movie typography from abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948, directed by charles barton, starring joan fontaine, louis jourdan, mady christians, marcel journet home 19201924. I believe they made a lot of money doing this movie with an upfront fee and a. Bud abbott lou costello meet frankenstein original title. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 trivia imdb. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 frequently.
An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. The official universal studios entertainment facebook page. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 111 movie clip the wolf man transforms 1948 hd. Music is by frank skinner and cinematography by charles van enger. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein is a 1948 american horror comedy film directed by charles barton and starring the comedy team of abbott and costello. Throughout the film, the timorous costello witnesses the nocturnal rituals of dracula and the monster, but cant convince the everdoubting abbott until the wild climax in draculas castle, where. Abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948 leave a reply. In 1948, however, they were at the top of their game and had their routine down pat. Chick and talbot attempt to find and free wilbur, but when the full moon rises all hell breaks loose with the wolfman, dracula, and frankenstein all running rampantstarringbud abbott,lou costello.