Monster MadnessFrom Killer "Bs" to Academy Award winners, "Monster Madness" selects twenty-five movie monsters that have attained star status and presents them in all their glory. Filled with fascinating facts and trivia, the text traces the film life of each monster from its development to the myriad sequels often spawned by its success. Every fan is sure to find a favorite, as the authors explore the classics of Gothic Tales of Terror, including such mythical monsters as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman. |
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... actor beneath Jack P. Pierce's astonishing Monster makeup is mild - mannered Englishman William Henry Pratt better ... actors Karloff and Clive in 1935 , the production was originally to be titled The Return of Frankenstein . With a more ...
... actor beneath Jack P. Pierce's astonishing Monster makeup is mild - mannered Englishman William Henry Pratt better ... actors Karloff and Clive in 1935 , the production was originally to be titled The Return of Frankenstein . With a more ...
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... actor , Pierce was always the man behind the bandages at Universal . Other outstanding stars who have helped to bring the legend of the Mummy to the screen are George Zucco , Turhan Bey , Virginia Christine , John Carradine , Peter ...
... actor , Pierce was always the man behind the bandages at Universal . Other outstanding stars who have helped to bring the legend of the Mummy to the screen are George Zucco , Turhan Bey , Virginia Christine , John Carradine , Peter ...
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... actor's actor's actor . " With an extensive background on stage in England , Australia , and the United States , and following a screen credit in 1920's Build Thy House , the London - born Rains made his talking - picture debut as The ...
... actor's actor's actor . " With an extensive background on stage in England , Australia , and the United States , and following a screen credit in 1920's Build Thy House , the London - born Rains made his talking - picture debut as The ...
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