Greetings, friends of the Nostalgia League. I have a little question for you. It is not very difficult, but it might lead the way to greater challenges. When Glenn Strange took on the role of the monster in The House of Frankenstein, he had a valuable coach during production. Who was that person?

Well no one has taken a shot at this one so here goes. Glen Strange played Frankenstein's monster while Boris Karloff had the lead in the movie playing Dr. Gustav Niemann. Smiley

Didn't Lon Chaney Jr. give Glen Strange some tips from his experience on Ghost of Frankentein?

Lon Chaney, Jr. was in THE HOUSE OF FRANKENSTIEN, also, so he and Karloff both could have given tips to Strange. Smiley

Good evening once again.
Althought Glenn Strange no doubt solicited suggestions from other monster portrayers on the scene, Boris Karloff was particularly generous in his assistance to the new Frankenstein. That was his way.
Now then, what special service did another actor provide for Strange in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein?

In ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, the only other actor I can think who provided Mr. Strange with a service was Lon Chaney, Jr. Strange had hurt his ankle or his leg in the final moments of the film, as he "busted down the gate" to go after A&C. Chaney, Jr. offered to fill in for Strange for the climactic final scenes where Frankenstein's monster is burned alive (again) on the docks as A&C try desperately (and hysterically) to row away from the monster while the boat is tied to the dock.

Splendid work, Dr. Tobor. Splendid. Accurate and detailed. Would that you could work at my side in a current experiment! I must climb to the laboratory now, but another puzzle is in the offing. Pleasant dreams, friends.

While it is true that Chaney appeared for the incapacitated Glenn Strange in the final scene... you all missed Chaney's appearance as The Frankenstein Monster during the operation scene where the Monster picks up the lady scientist and heaves her out the window (with the aid of wires.) Look closely, it is Strange who picks her up, but a cut to her when she goes through the window reveals it is Chaney who turns around, pushes a table out of the way and goes after Abbot and Costello as they exit the laboratory. The ensuing chase through rooms and doors then reverts to Strange as the monster. CC

Ah, the mighty Crimson Collector has revealed yet another little known fact to us. Thanks CC.
I just wish to point out that in days gone by, there have been many people who had "mixed" reactions to this gem. A&C MEETS FRANKENSTEIN, I feel, is perhaps the funniest, contemporary "horror" film ever produced. If you've not seen it, I highly recommend it. And I'm sure others on this site will do likewise.

I have a soft spot in my heart for this horror/comedy. I saw it in my neighborhood theater when it came out. Despite it being a comedy, it scared the heck out of kids and many ran into the lobby when Frankie came onto the screen. If I had to pick one Abbott and Costello film that stood out, this one would have to be it.

Operator 99 is in complete assent with you gentlemen. While I like all of Bud and Lou's films, MEET FRANKENSTEIN is their most enduring effort, and has a claim to be called a true Classic.

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