description Son of Frankenstein Overview
Son of Frankenstein (1939) depicts Baron von Frankenstein’s efforts to revive his father’s monster after discovering its remains on the family estate. The resurrected creature primarily obeys Ygor, a blacksmith with a history of imprisonment, complicating the Baron’s attempts to restore his family's reputation. This film is the third installment in Universal Pictures’ Frankenstein series.
info Son of Frankenstein Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1939 |
help Son of Frankenstein FAQ
Is Son of Frankenstein the last time Boris Karloff played the Monster?
Yes, Son of Frankenstein is Karloff's last full film performance as Frankenstein's Monster for Universal. Later Universal films used other actors, including Lon Chaney Jr. in The Ghost of Frankenstein.
Who is Ygor in Son of Frankenstein?
Ygor is a broken-necked blacksmith played by Bela Lugosi, and he secretly controls the Monster for revenge. Lugosi's performance is one of the main reasons the 1939 film stands out from the earlier James Whale entries.
How does Son of Frankenstein connect to Bride of Frankenstein?
Son of Frankenstein is the third Universal Frankenstein film, following Frankenstein from 1931 and Bride of Frankenstein from 1935. Instead of Henry Frankenstein, it follows his son Wolf von Frankenstein, played by Basil Rathbone.
Why does Inspector Krogh have an artificial arm?
Inspector Krogh, played by Lionel Atwill, says the Monster tore out his arm when he was a child. That detail gives the village's fear a personal edge and helped inspire later Frankenstein parodies, including Young Frankenstein.
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