James Whale (22 July 1889 – 29 May 1957) was an English film director, theatre director and actor. He is best remembered for his work in the horror film genre, having directed such classics as Frankenstein (1931), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Whale directed over a dozen films in other genres, including what is considered the definitive film version of the musical Show Boat (1936). He became increasingly disenchanted with his association with horror, but many of his non-horror films have fallen into obscurity.
Born into a large family in Dudley, England, Whale early discovered his artistic talent and studied art. With the outbreak of World War I, Whale enlisted in the British Army and became an officer. He was captured by the Germans and during his time as a prisoner of war he realized he was interested in drama. Following his release at the end of the war he became an actor, set designer and director. His success directing the 1928 play Journey's End led to his move to the United States, first to direct the play on Broadway and then to Hollywood to direct motion pictures. Whale lived in Hollywood for the rest of his life, most of that time with his longtime companion, producer David Lewis. Including Journey's End (1930), Whale directed a dozen films for Universal Studios between 1930 and 1936, developing a style characterized by the influence of German Expressionism and a highly mobile camera.
Plot
Lives and Deaths of the Poets spoofs and parodies incidents taken from the lives of famous writers, artists, and musicians (collectively "Poets") throughout history. Comprising a series of approximately 50 comic vignettes, the movie is the fictional story of what really did not happen to these famed Poets, who have so enriched all of our lives.
Keywords: emperor-nero, independent-film, musician, nudity, parody, poet, sketch-comedy, spoof, writer
Plot
The story of 'James Whale (I)' (qv), the director of _Frankenstein (1931)_ (qv) and _Bride of Frankenstein (1935)_ (qv), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale is homosexual and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine.
Keywords: 1950s, actor, actress, art, bar, bare-breasts, bare-chested-male, bartender, based-on-novel, bathroom
James Whale: Take off your shirt, and I'll tell you all about it.
James Whale: Oh, don't be daft.
James Whale: It is kind of you to indulge your elders in their vices. Just as I indulge the young in theirs.
Clayton Boone: No, I don't have a girlfriend.::James Whale: Why not?::Clayton Boone: You have to kiss some ass to get a piece of it.
James Whale: My life is a game of strip poker. Want to play?
Clayton Boone: You must think the whole world is queer.
[on meeting Princess Margaret]::James Whale: This is my gardener Clayton Boone. He's never met a princess before, only queens.
James Whale: He's never met a princess - only queens.
James Whale: Bells of hell go ting-a-ling-a-ling, for you but not for me. O death, where is thy sting-a-ling-a-ling? Grave, where thy victory?
James Whale: One likes to live simply.
Verse 1:
They say that men came from afar
to see what lies under the star,
I wonder if this could be,
someone like Him would die for me?
Chorus:
Oh, what a price to pay,
what a wonderful, what a wonderful way,
happy are we that believe.
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2:
They say that Holy is He
and from this day men would free.
So in your heart let Him abide,
that's the reason why He came to die.
Chorus
Bridge:
I sing because I am happy,
happy 'cause I believe.
I sing because I am happy,
happy 'cause I believe.
I sing because I am happy,
happy 'cause I believe.
I sing because I am happy,
happy 'cause I believe.
I am...
Vamp 1:
All: Happy.
Sopranos: I am, I am...
All: happy.
Sopranos: Oh, I am, I am...
Vamp 2:
All: Happy.
Chorus
Great is our God
Almighty art
All glorious, victorious
How great thou art
King Lord of all
Hallelujah, we serve a great God
Chorus 2
God, God
God, God
All glorious God, God
All glorious God, God
How great thou art, God
(Verse)
God wants a yes
Oh yes
Yes to His will
Yes to His way
When the cares of life weigh you down
Just know that He's making you
He's molding you
Come what may
It's still
(Bridge)
I'll do what You say
Go where you want me to go
Not my will
But thy will be done
Yes, Yes
(Chorus)
Yes, Yes
My soul says yes
Come what may
It's still
Oh oh oh oh oh
He's in control
Oh oh oh oh oh
He's In control
What manner of man is this
that winds they obey
what manner of man is this
that even the seas obey
The great one for He created the heavens
and the earth
God can do just what He wants
God can do just what He wants
God can do jsut what he wants
God is in control
Tenors : God is in control (repeating)
Altos2: God is in control (repeating)
Altos1: God is in control (repeating)
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
You can have fortune or fame,
You can have worldly acclaim,
But I am happy with Jesus alone.
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
Gain the World, Give me Jesus
You can have fortune or fame,
You can have worldly acclaim,
But I am happy with Jesus alone.
VAMP
Soprano You can have this old world, but I'll take Jesus for mine.
Altos You can have ______ world, but I'll take Jesus for mine.
Tenors You can have ________world, but I'll take Jesus for mine.
For Your Name is to be Praised
Lord we Love You; We adore you
We give Your name the Praise
Praise
We give you all the honor...and glory
For your name is to be Praised
Your name is holy
Your name is great
We come before your presence with praises
For your name is to be praised
Praise Him
Praise Him
Praise Him give him the praise
Holy, you must be holy
Holy, you must be holy
Holiness, without which
No man shall see
Shall see the Lord
I wanna be ready when He comes
Ready when He comes
I wanna be ready when He comes
Ready when He comes
Holiness without which
No man shall see
See the Lord
VAMP:
I wanna be caught up
I give you the praise
O Ancient of Days
You're worthy, worthy
I will give You thanks
Oh give thanks unto the Lord
Oh give thanks unto the Lord
And forget not His benefits.
He's worthy
He's worthy
He's worthy
(Chorus)
In Times Like these, We need the Lord
Dark days, hard times, we need the Lord
don't want to be out of the ark of safety,
With His blood over us we can make it
We Need Him (3x's)
Without the Lord I wouldn't make it no
A ship without a sail
I would not succeed at anything
'Cause I would fail
(Chorus)
In this day and time you really need the lord
Traveled all over the land trying to find peace and happiness
How can you survive
(Vamp)
We Need Him (4x's)
Can't Make it without the Lord
We Need Him
Verse 1:
I was walking all alone, nobody to call my own.
I was traveling to and fro, never knowing where to go,
until You came...
Chorus
You came into my life.
You came into my life.
Sopranos: There's been a change
Altos/Tenors: change, change,
All: great change in me.
Do, do ,do, do.
Do, do ,do, do.
Verse 2:
I was walking here and there, never knowing anyone cared.
Then somebody pulled me in, telling me all that You've been,
until You came...
Chorus
Bridge:
(I was lonely down and out),
(feeling low and full of doubt, until You came...)
You came into my life.
(I was living in my sin)
(then You brought me peace within, until You came...)
You came into my life.
(I was looking here and there)
(never knowing anyone cared, until You came...)
You came into my life.
(Then somebody pulled me in)
(telling me all that You've been...)
You came into my life.
Chorus 2:
You came into my life.
You came into my life.
Sopranos: There's been a change
Altos/Tenors: change, change
All: great change...
(repeat as desired)
Sopranos: There's been a change
Altos/Tenors: change,change
All: great change in me.
Do, do ,do, do.
Do, do ,do, do.
Chorus
Wonderful, wonderful
Wonderful, Lord
We bless Your name
We bless Your name
And we praise You Jesus
Oh Lord, oh Lord
You are wonderful to me
Lead
When I am sad, to Him I go
No other one, can cheer me so
When I was down, He lifed me
Bound, He set me free
You are wonderful to me
Chorus
Wonderful, wonderful
Verse:
Oh, oh that is what He's done for me.
Oh, oh that is what He's done for me.
He brought me out alive, alive;
Chorus:
I never shall forget what He's done for me.
Bridge:
That's what He's done for me, me.
Vamp:
I never shall forget
Ending:
Verse:
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, powers, the rulers of darkness.
For we walk in the flesh...
Sopranos: we are not at war with flesh
Altos/Tenors: we are not at war with flesh
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but they're mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.
Woe, we are at war, war.
We are at war, war.
We are at war, war.
Bridge:
We've got to fight even though we may cry,
because we got to tear the kingdom of Satan down, tear it down.
Tenors:
We've got to fight even though we may have to cry.
Altos:
Fight on, we are at war.
Sopranos:
Fighting, we're fighting,
we are in a war.
Vamp 1:
Fight on, ready for warfare.
Fight on, we are at war.
Vamp 2:
We are at war
Vamp 3:
War, war, war,
Chorus:
I'm just too close, can't turn around,
His grace brought me this far,
I can't turn around.
I'm just too close, can't turn around,
His grace brought me this far,
I can't turn around.
My steps are ordered, the way has been made,
He promised He would be with me.
Sometime discouraged, but He encourages me;
I've got the victory, I've got the victory.
Vamp:
Tenors:
I'm just too close, can't turn around;
too close, can't turn around,
Altos:
Can't turn around;
I'm too close, can't turn around.
Sopranos:
He brought me this far and I can't turn around;
too close, can't turn around.
Ending:
I'm just too close, can't turn around,
His grace brought me this far,
I can't turn around.
I'm just too close, can't turn around,
His grace brought me this far,
I can't turn around.
Verse:
After the rain the sun will shine,
no more cloudy days;
said that it would not rain always.
After the rain the sun will shine,
no more cloudy days;
said that it would not rain always.
Chorus:
Your storm (3x),
will pass.
Vamp:
Verse:
Oh the blood, oh the blood
that Jesus shed for me,way back on Calvary,
shall never lose its power,
the blood that signed my name, name.
Sopranos:Oh...
All: oh the blood.
Tenors: Oh...
All: oh the blood.
I am His because of the blood.
Bridge 1:
It reaches to the highest mountain
and it flows...
Sopranos: through the lowest valley.
All:Oh, oh the blood.
Tenors: Oh...
All: oh the blood.
I am His because of the blood.
Bridge 2:
It reaches to the highest mountain
and it flows...
Sopranos: through the lowest valley.
All: Oh, oh the blood.
Vamp:
Oh the blood.
Oh the blood.
Ending:
I am His because of the blood,
Sopranos: The blood...
Altos/Tenors: Oh the blood.
Oh the blood.
Oh the blood.
LEAD:
Can do nothing
If the Lord leaves my side
Oh, can't do anything
If His love don't abide
You can have this whol world
And everything that dwells there in
But please don't take
ALL:
Take not the Holy Spirit
Away, away
From me
LEAD:
Can do nothing
If the Lord leaves my side
Oh, can't do anthing
If His llive, His love does not abide
You can have this whole world
And everything that dwells there in
But please don't take
ALL:
Take not the Holy Spirit
Away, away
From me
BRIDGE:
You can have the fame
Worldy acclaim
ANd the glamour and the glitter it brings
But joy the world didn't give so you know they can't
(Take it away
Away, away
From Me)
[repeat]
VAMP:
I need you, Lord
ENDING:
Take not the Holy Spirit away from me
Take not the Holy Spirit away from me
Chorus:
I'm going take Him. Him at His word.
I'm going take Him. Him at His word. Oh, oh, oh.
Lead:
His word is right. Oh, His word is true.
Oh, His word is sharper than any two edge sword.
Should have never, ever promised me, anything 'cause I believe,
That every word He says truly comes to pass.
(Repeat chorus)
Lead:
Oh, His word, says I'm free, free indeed.
Oh, His word says that He'll supply every one of my needs.
Should have never, ever promised me, anything 'cause I believe,
That every word He says truly comes to pass.
(Repeat chorus)
Oh, His word says that I can make it.
Oh, His word says that I can take it.
Oh, His word says that I can do all things,
Through Christ which strengthens me.
Should have never, ever promised me, anything 'cause I believe,
That every word He says truly comes to pass.
I I I believe ah.
Chorus:
I I I believe ah.
Lead:
Believah what He said ah.
Chorus:
Believah what He said ah.
That's right I, believe just what He said.
If it's in His word, you know that it's true.
Yes, that's what His word said to me.
Ooh, that's what I read in the book.
Lead:
Surely He hathe borne our griefs.
And carried our sorrows.
Yet we did esteem Him stricken.
Smitten of God, and afflicted.
He was wounded for my transgressions.
He was bruised for my iniquity.
The chastisement of our peace was upon Him.
And with His stripes we are healed.
God's my goodness, and my fortress.
My high tower, my deliverer.
Chorus:
Pressin' on, we're pressin on
Pressin' on, we're pressin on
Pressin' on Oh yes we're pressin on
Pressin' on we're pressin on.
Waitin on Jesus to answer our call
We're holding on
Faith as our comfort believing his law
We're pressing on
Dont be discouraged, by what's gone wrong
All of our battles belong to God
Praying and fasting and growing strong
We're pressing on
New heights we're gaining with strength from God
We're pressin on
Sap & Alto: Pressin, pressin, pressin
Beware, the end of time has come,
And fear is everywhere
The mortal world has become
Cold as ice
But I have this reassurance,
That from day to day
My Heavenly Father,
He keeps me, In His care,
oh, I have
Perfect security
I have perfect security
As long as He's with me
Lift up your heads
O Ye gates
Be lifted up ye everlasting doors
And the King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory shall come in
Lift up your heads
O Ye gates
Be lifted up ye everlasting doors
And the King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory shall come in
King of glory
Shall come in, the
King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory shall come in
Who is the King of glory
The Lord strong and mighty
The Lord, might in battle
King of glory shall come in
King of glory
Shall come in, the
King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory shall come in
Who is the king of glory
The Lord of hosts
Yes, He is
*VAMP:
King of glory shall come in
King of glory shall come in
SOPS:
Shall come in
Oh, shall come in
ALTOS:
Oh, shall come in
Oh, shall come in
TENORS:
King of glory
Lord almighty
BASS:
King of glory
Shall come in
King of glory shall come in
King of glory shall come in
King of glory
Verse 1:
Altos: My Redeemer,
Tenors: He lives, He lives today.
Altos: There's a comfort in knowing
Sopranos: Jesus lives today.
Hung Him up on the cross,
buried Him in the grave,
thought they had killed Him dead.
Verse 2:
Altos: I have a Savior
Tenors: He rules the world today
Altos: with power and all might
Sopranos: Jesus lives today.
Oh death where is thy sting,
grave, where's thy victory,
in three days, the stone rolled away.
Chorus 1:
Stone rolled away,
an empty grave proves what I say,
He lives today.
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus 1
Chorus 2:
Jesus lives,
my Savior lives,
yes, He lives,
oh yes, He lives.
You ask me how I know,
you ask me how I know,
Sopranos: He lives in me
Altos: He lives in me
Tenors: He lives in me
All: Oh
Jesus lives,
my Savior lives,
yes, He lives,
oh yes, He lives.
You ask me how I know,
you ask me how I know,
Sopranos: He lives in me
Altos: He lives in me
Tenors: He lives in me
Vamp
Sopranos:
My Redeemer lives.
My Redeemer lives.
My Redeemer lives.
My Redeemer lives.
Altos:
I have a Savior.
I have a Savior.
I have a Savior.
I have a Savior.
Tenors:
He lives,
He lives today.
He lives,
He lives today.
Ending:
In three days, the stone rolled away;
Stone rolled away,
an empty grave proves what I say,
He lives today.
(repeat as desired)
Chorus:
I will sing, sing,
celebrate His name,
I will glory and delight myself in Him.
Every way He has made, every word He said is true,
Chorus:
And if He never does anything else (3x),
He's already done, what He said He would do.
Bridge:
Praise Him (2x),
He's already done what He said He would do.
Lift your head and smile,
He's already done what He said He would do.
Don't fret about your situation,
He's already done what He said He would do.
He's not a man that He should lie,
He's already done what He said He would do.
Vamp:
And if He never does anything else.
Ending:
And if He never does anything else,
(Whisper): I've got to praise Him(X)
Praise Him, I've got to praise His name
Oh yes, I must praise His name
Glory hallelujah is due His name
Oh yea, I must prasie His name
He is worthy
He is holy
I've got to praise Him
I've got to praise Him
I've got to prasie
His holy name
Praise
Praise
Prasie
I've got to praise
His holy name
Praise
Praise
Praise
I've got to praise
His holy name
He is worthy
He is holy
I've got to praise
His holy name
Praise Him
VMAP:
I've got to praise Him
He is worthy
He is holy
I've got to praise Him
I've got to praise Him
(repeat as directed)
I've to praise
Time is filled with swift transition
Not of earth or moon can stand
Build your hope on things eternal
Hold to God's unchanging hand
Hold to God's unchanging hand
Trust in Him who will not leave you
Whatsoever years may bring
When my earthly friends forsaken
Still more closely to Him cling
Hold to God's unchanging hand
Hold to God's unchanging hand
Build your hope on things eternal
Hold to God's unchanging hand
Hold to God's unchanging hand
Out there on my own
Living the life I knew to live
Juggling things from my past
That I must teach myself to forget
But He came right there
Leaning on me and answering prayer
Every time I'm discouraged
Every time I'm discouraged
I remember that
He took my place
It should've been me
Dying there on Calvary
He took my place
So why should I cry
Because of His sacrafice
I have a right to life
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
He took my place
Out there on my own
Living the life I knew to live
Juggling things from my past
That I must teach myself to forget
But He came right there
Leaning on me and answering prayer
Every time I'm discouraged
Every time I'm discouraged
I remember that
He took my place
It should've been me
Dying there on Calvary
He took my place
So why should I cry
Because of His sacrafice
I have a right to life
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
He took my place
VAMP 1:
He took my place
He took my place
VAMP:
He reigns, He reigns
God reigns, ooh.
Tenor/Bass:
He shall reign/He shall reign
He shall reign/He shall reign
He shall reign/He shall reign
Altos/Soprano:
Shall reign, reign
Reign, reign forever(quick):
All:
King shall reign foreva
Tenors:
All:
King shall reign foreva
All hail the power of Jesus' name
Sing Hallelujah to His name
Reign
Alto:
He shall reign
Soprano:
Ye shall
All:
Reign
Reign, reign foreva (the)
(2nd:Reign)
Soprano:
He shall reign foreva.
Altos:
Sits upon His throne and He reigns
Bass:
Foreva, shall reign
Tenors:
Ye shall reign
Foreva shall reign
Ending:
Soprano:
Sits on His throne and He reigns
Alto/Tenors/Bass:
He reigns, He reigns
He reigns
He reigns
Ha-ale-elu-ujah to the King
Tenor/Bass
Ye shall reign/Ye shall reign
Ye shall reign/Ye shall reign
Ye shall reign/Ye shall reign
Alto/Soprano:
Shall reign, reign
End:
Reign, Reign, Foreva
Blessed be the name
Blessed be the name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
The cherubim and the seraphim cry:
Holy, holy, holy
I sing praise unto thy name, oh most high
I sing praise unto thy name, oh most high
Praise Him
Praise Him
Praise Him
Oh, Praise Him
Praise Him
Praise The Lord
From the rising of the sun
Until the going down of the same
I sing praise unot thy name, oh most high
I sing praise unto thy name, oh most high
Be thou exalted
Be thou exalted
Above, above the Heavens
And thy glory above the earth
I sing praise unto thy name, oh most high
I sing praise unto thy name, oh most high
Vamp:
SOPRANOS:
I sing praise
Allelujah, jah
ALTOS:
Praise Him, Praise Him
Praise Him, Allelujah
Allelujah, Alleljuah
Allelujah
TENORS:
From the rising of the sun
Until the going down of the same
Praise Him, Praise Him, Praise Him
ENDIND:
I sing praise unto thy name, oh most high
Verse
Wondeful is my Redeemer
and marvelous is the Lover of my soul.
So very gentle is the touch of His hand
and mighty on His word I stand.
He'll turn your life around,
He'll cause a smile from a frown
and give you joy, so much joy;
He can do anything...
Chorus
SopranosHe can do
All anything, He can do anything but
Sopranos fail
Altos/Tenors fail
All He won't fail.
Bridge
He can save, He can heal,
all according to, to His will;
give Him a try, just one try.
Chorus
Vamp 1
Sopranos He won't fail
Altos fail
Tenors fail
Vamp 2