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The Ghost of Frankenstein
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The Ghost of Frankenstein

1942-03-13 · 68 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Science Fiction

Frankenstein's unscrupulous colleague, Dr. Bohmer, plans to transplant Ygor's brain so he can rule the world using the monster's body, but the plan goes sour when he turns malevolent and goes on a rampage.

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Directors
Erle C. Kenton
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 200,000

Top Cast

Cedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeDr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)
Ralph BellamyRalph BellamyErik Ernst
Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillDr. Bohmer
Bela LugosiBela LugosiYgor
Evelyn AnkersEvelyn AnkersElsa Frankenstein
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.The Frankenstein Monster
Janet Ann GallowCloestine Hussman
Barton YarboroughBarton YarboroughDr. Kettering
Doris LloydDoris LloydMartha the Housekeeper
Leyland HodgsonLeyland HodgsonChief Constable
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenAdolph Hussman
Holmes HerbertHolmes HerbertMagistrate
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderVillager at Council Meeting (uncredited)
Lionel BelmoreLionel BelmoreCouncilman (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgVillager (uncredited)
Colin CliveColin CliveDr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
Harry CordingHarry CordingMob Leader (uncredited)
George EldredgeGeorge EldredgeConstable (uncredited)
Dwight FryeDwight FryeVillager at Meeting / Grave Robber (flashback) (uncredited)
Lawrence GrantLawrence GrantMayor (uncredited)

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