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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.5 / 100
1948·Comedy / Family / Fantasy·1h 23m

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN

“JEEPERS! The CREEPERS are after BUD & LOU!!”

The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.

Above the Line
Charles Barton, Walter Lantz·DirectorRobert Lees·ScreenplayFrederic I. Rinaldo·ScreenplayCharles Van Enger·Director of PhotographyFrank Skinner·Original Music ComposerFrank Gross·Editor
Cast
Bud Abbott·Chick YoungLou Costello·Wilbur GreyLon Chaney Jr.·The WolfmanBela Lugosi·DraculaGlenn Strange·The MonsterLenore Aubert·Dr. Sandra MornayJane Randolph·Joan RaymondFrank Ferguson·Mr. McDougalCharles Bradstreet·Dr. StevensGeorge Barton·Man
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Barton·Director
Writing· 3
Robert Lees·ScreenplayFrederic I. Rinaldo·ScreenplayJohn Grant·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Charles Van Enger·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank Gross·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Frank Skinner·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Robert Arthur·Producer
By the Numbers
85.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI 50156%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Comedic Horror
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a vibrant yellow house with a red roof, against a dark blue, cloudy sky. Various monster characters, including Frankenstein's monster, Dracu”

comedyhorrorfantasy
Key Elements
Yellow HouseRed RoofPipe
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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