Son of Frankenstein

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NR,1hr 39min

Genres:

Horror,Sci-Fi

Released:

January 1, 1939

Distributor:

Universal Studios

Starring:

Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi ... More

Synopsis: The most elaborate--and longest--of Universal's Frankenstein series, Son of Frankenstein represents Boris Karloff's last appearance in the role of the Monster. The title character is played by Basil Rathbone, who with wife Josephine Hutchinson and son Donnie Donegan returns to the Old Country to take over his late father's estate. Rathbone receives a cool reception from the local villagers, who remember all too well the havoc wreaked by his father's monstrous creation. Though he assures his neighbors ... Full Synopsis

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	Richard Gilliam, AMG Review Son of Frankenstein is unusual because it maintains its quality despite being the third film in a series, and despite a change in directors. While Roland V. Lee was hardly in the league of predecessor James Whale, he was an above average director who could do good work with the proper material and resources. Here he has a strong story, fine inherited production motifs, and an excellent cast that includes ... Read Review

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	Basil Rathbone Baron Wolf von Frankenstein Boris Karloff The Monster Bela Lugosi Ygor Lionel Atwill Inspector Krogh

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