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1948 · 83 min · NR

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Directed by Charles Barton · Horror, Comedy

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) is a Horror film, directed by Charles Barton set in Florida during the 1940s.

A vampire and creature feature, with a comedic tone.

Composer
Frank Skinner
Cinematography
Charles Van Enger
Cast
Bud AbbottLou CostelloLon Chaney Jr.Bela LugosiGlenn StrangeLenore AubertJane RandolphFrank Ferguson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
When

Premise & themes

Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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