Your father was Frankenstein. Your mother was lightning. Of course the problem with the Frankenstein sequels, of the Universal Studios kind, was that they had to follow the genre firework that was "Frankenstein (1931)" and the monolithic titan that followed that one in 1935, "The Bride of Frankenstein". These are tough acts to follow - still are actually! "Son of Frankenstein (1939)" managed very well, it had…
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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.
Top Cast
Cedric Hardwicke
Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)
Ralph Bellamy
Erik Ernst
Lionel Atwill
Dr. Bohmer
Bela Lugosi
Ygor
Evelyn Ankers
Elsa Frankenstein
Lon Chaney Jr.
The Frankenstein Monster
Janet Ann Gallow
Cloestine Hussman
Barton Yarborough
Dr. Kettering
Doris Lloyd
Martha the Housekeeper
Leyland Hodgson
Chief Constable
Olaf Hytten
Adolph Hussman
Holmes Herbert
Magistrate
Richard Alexander
Villager at Council Meeting (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Councilman (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Villager (uncredited)
Colin Clive
Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited)
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FAQ about The Ghost of Frankenstein
What is The Ghost of Frankenstein about?
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.
When was The Ghost of Frankenstein released?
The Ghost of Frankenstein was released in 1942.
What genres does The Ghost of Frankenstein belong to?
The Ghost of Frankenstein is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in The Ghost of Frankenstein?
The cast of The Ghost of Frankenstein includes Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi, Evelyn Ankers.