UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ The Bride of Frankenstein - Universal Classic Monsters 2 -- in 4k UHD Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

[Robert Harris]

Is it a myth or truth that the original script called for Elizabeth’s heart to be used (unbeknownst to Henry) for the female creature? Hence, she really would have been “The Bride of Frankenstein.”

You should be able to access an early draft.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Is it a myth or truth that the original script called for Elizabeth’s heart to be used (unbeknownst to Henry) for the female creature? Hence, she really would have been “The Bride of Frankenstein.”

I have no idea but if true I wonder if that’s where Branagh’s film got the idea from - it wasn’t in the book.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

You should be able to access an early draft.

I don’t have one in my library

This must be where I heard that concept (though I remembered the detail wrong): According to the book “The Films of Boris Karloff” (Bojarski and Beals, 1974): “During the writing of the Bride screenplay, the writers considered having Frankenstein’s wife murdered so that her brain would be inserted into the skull of the Monster’s bride, but this idea was abandoned.”

 

[Worth]

I don’t have one in my library

This must be where I heard that concept (though I remembered the detail wrong): According to the book “The Films of Boris Karloff” (Bojarski and Beals, 1974): “During the writing of the Bride screenplay, the writers considered having Frankenstein’s wife murdered so that her brain would be inserted into the skull of the Monster’s bride, but this idea was abandoned.”

At least until The Man with Two Brains.

 

[Robert Saccone]

Is it a myth or truth that the original script called for Elizabeth’s heart to be used (unbeknownst to Henry) for the female creature? Hence, she really would have been “The Bride of Frankenstein.”

Yes I’ve read that was supposed to be the case and when the assistants are asked to procure a heart it’s Elizabeth’s.

Another fun fact is in the original ending Henry dies in the explosion. This was how it was filmed and you can see Colin Clive’s dead body in the shots at the end if you look closely.

 

[B-ROLL]

Well technically, we are never told his name isn't Frankenstein. In the novel, his name is never mentioned (although he jokingly refers to himself as 'Adam').

So his name could be anything - Sam, Joe, Fred, Gertrude, Fluffy, etc. It could even be Frankenstein. We're not told specifically his name is Frankenstein, but at the same time, we are not told it isn't Frankenstein.

Perhaps if we look at the title of the original IP we can get a clue ...

I Ms. Shelley could have named the creature after her hubby Percy ... or his friend and companion: Lord Byron by George !

 

[Robert Harris]

Perhaps if we look at the title of the original IP we can get a clue ...
View attachment 159315 I Ms. Shelley could have named the creature after her hubby Percy ... or his friend and companion: Lord Byron by George !

That’s actually the second. Original IP was published 1818.

 

[compson]

That’s actually the second. Original IP was published 1818.

 

[Robert Harris]

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Interestingly, these are even more collectible than First Edition BD and 4k slipcovers.

 

[jayembee]

Interestingly, these are even more collectible than First Edition BD and 4k slipcovers.

Do you have a citation for that assertion?

 

[compson]

Do you have a citation for that assertion?

First Edition of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' Sells for Record-Breaking $1.17 Million

A rare copy of the iconic Gothic novel is now the most expensive printed work by a woman sold at auction

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

[Jimbo.B]

I’ve always loved Valerie Hobson. Her presence in movies like Great Expectations and Kind Hearts and Coronets elevated those films for me. It’s interesting how this classic role as the bride of Frankenstein fell into her lap after the original bride, Mae Clark of the “pushed grapefruit in the face by James Cagney” fame, became unavailable for the sequel to Frankenstein.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I’ve always loved Valerie Hobson. Her presence in movies like Great Expectations and Kind Hearts and Coronets elevated those films for me. It’s interesting how this classic role as the bride of Frankenstein fell into her lap after the original bride, Mae Clark of the “pushed grapefruit in the face by James Cagney” fame, became unavailable for the sequel to Frankenstein.

Hobson was 17/18 years old when she made Bride of Frankenstein.

 

[madfloyd]

I appreciated the actress who played Mary Shelley.

 

[dpippel]

I appreciated the actress who played Mary Shelley.

Elsa Lanchester, who also played the Monster's bride.

 

[TravisR]

Elsa Lanchester, who also played the Monster's bride.

According to the credits, ? plays the Bride. Odd name.

 

[madfloyd]

According to the credits, ? plays the Bride. Odd name.

Ahhh didn't realize she played both roles.

What is odd about her name? Elsa or Lanchester?

 

[RobertMG]

At least until The Man with Two Brains.

Yes I’ve read that was supposed to be the case and when the assistants are asked to procure a heart it’s Elizabeth’s.

Another fun fact is in the original ending Henry dies in the explosion. This was how it was filmed and you can see Colin Clive’s dead body in the shots at the end if you look closely.

You see I think the Dr in the left corner I think - either preview audiences did not like the ending or the studio smellled a hit - but sadly Clive passed in 1937 wonder if he had lived would there been a sequel with him and Hobson and Karloff? frame grab after explosion

 

[RobertMG]

I have no idea but if true I wonder if that’s where Branagh’s film got the idea from - it wasn’t in the book.

The basic set up is there when the Monster kidnaps her

 

[Robert Harris]

Ahhh didn't realize she played both roles.

What is odd about her name? Elsa or Lanchester?

Married to Charles Laughton. They did a wonderful comedy short together in 1928 - Blue Bottles.

Directed by Ivor Montagu, and photographed by, wait for it…

Freddie Young.