This was actually a milestone film for Universal. It was made to celebrate their tenth anniversary in the horror film field, beginning with "Dracula," back in 1931.
What a cast-- Lon Chaney, in what was to become his signature role, Evelyn Ankers, who went on to become the Queen Of Screamers in the 1940's, Bela Lugosi, Ralph Bellamy, Claude Rains, and the fabulous Maria Ouspenskaya, who steals the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Girls, I am telling you, it is not to be missed. Universal at its horror zenith, introducing a new kind of monster into the universe. Of course, "Werewolf Of London," with Henry Hull as a different looking creature, was made six years before, but I guess that film did not take. And with Valerie Hobson, yet,
This film was a hit, and the acting and the visuals make it apparent why. Oh, the foggy mist... the anguish of Lugosi and Ouspenskaya, the terror of Evelyn Ankers--you have to see it, dears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those not having seen it cannot afford to miss it. If you have already, it is worth another look.
It promises to be one of "Svengoolie's better evenings, darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well I have seen Evelyn Ankers in Ghost of Frankenstein and Son of Dracula, so I really must see this one!!!!
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ReplyDeleteIt was worth it. A classic, and a heartbreaking story. And Evelyn Ankers' hair--I would love to have it!