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William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor.
He was widely known for his roles in horror films, particularly for his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939), which resulted in his immense popularity. His best-known non-horror role is as the Grinch, as well as the narrator, in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966). He also had a memorable role in the original Scarface (1932). For his contribution to film and television, Boris Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
William Pratt was born on 23 November 1887 at 36 Forest Hill Road, Camberwell, London, England. His parents were Edward John Pratt, Jr. and Eliza Sarah Millard. His maternal grandparents were James Millard and Eliza Julia Edwards, a sister of Anna Leonowens (whose tales about life in the royal court of Siam (now Thailand) were the basis of the musical The King and I). The two sisters may have had some Anglo-Indian ancestry.
Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó (20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956), better known as Bela Lugosi, was a Hungarian-American actor, famous for portraying Count Dracula in the original 1931 film and for his roles in various other horror films.
He had been playing small parts on the stage in his native Hungary before making his first film in 1917, but had to leave the country after the failed Hungarian Communist Revolution of 1919. He had roles in several films in Weimar Germany before arriving in the United States as a seaman on a merchant ship.
In 1927, he appeared as Count Dracula in a Broadway adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. He later appeared in the classic 1931 film Dracula by Universal Pictures. Through the 1930s, he occupied an important niche in popular horror films, with their East European setting, but his Hungarian accent limited his repertoire, and he tried unsuccessfully to avoid typecasting.
Meanwhile, he was often paired with Boris Karloff, who was able to demand top billing. To his frustration, Lugosi was increasingly restricted to minor parts, kept employed by the studio principally for the sake of his name on the posters. Among his pairings with Karloff, only in The Black Cat (1934), The Raven (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939) did he perform major roles again, and, even in The Raven, Karloff received top billing despite Lugosi performing the lead role. By this time, Lugosi had been receiving regular medication for sciatic neuritis, and he became addicted to morphine and methadone. This drug dependence was noted by producers, and the offers eventually dwindled down to a few parts in Ed Wood's low-budget movies, most notably Plan 9 from Outer Space.
Outtake from Episode #582: We speak with Sara Karloff, Daughter of Horror film legend Boris Karloff.
Sara Karloff and Bela Lugosi Jr. discuss their fathers. From TCM
"KARLOFF" is the new one person play about Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff by Randy Bowser, authorized by Sara Karloff, the star's only child. Karloff and Bowser were interviewed following the play's premiere on Nov. 14, 2014, by Donna D. Conrad, author of "Days of Wonder."
"KARLOFF" is the new one person play about Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff by Randy Bowser, authorized by Sara Karloff, the star's only child. Karloff and Bowser were interviewed following the play's premiere on Nov. 14, 2014, by Donna D. Conrad, author of "Days of Wonder."
Daughter of legendary horror master Boris Karloff talks about her father's long lasting popularity at Chiller Theatre 2005
Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff, is inducted into the Rondo Awards' Monster Kid Hall of Fame at WonderFest, Louisville, May 30, 2015.
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Short excerpt from the not-for-profit 75th anniversary DVD of THE MUMMY, created in fall 2007 by Scott Essman and his production planning students with facilities and technical support by Digital Business and Design College. Now on Amazon.com
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast #22: Bela Lugosi Jr. & Sara Karloff This week on "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast," "Son of Dracula" BELA LUGOSI, JR. reminisces about visiting the set of "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" and points out what the film "Ed Wood" got wrong about his famous dad. PLUS: Karloff dances on "The Red Skelton Show"! Lugosi passes up the role of a lifetime! Sara meets the "Son of Gilbert"! And Bela Jr. takes a stand for The Three Stooges! Next, we get into the Halloween spirit by celebrating the lives of two of the screen's greatest horror icons, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. First, "Frankenstein's Daughter" SARA KARLOFF looks back on her father's most indelible and unforgettable roles, from The Monster to The Mummy to The Grinch, and...
Video documentary about Karloff and Lugosi. From VHS as not on DVD to my knowledge. For educational purposes only.
Featuring -: J. Warren Bacon Frank Brink Rusel Crouse Barbara Edwards James Edwards Axel Gruenberg Boris Karloff Evie Karloff Sara Karloff Jim Laker Howard Lindsay Jack P. Pierce Jane Stone Geoffrey Taylor
An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb. Director: T. Hayes Hunter Writers: Rupert Downing (adaptation), Leonard Hines (play), Stars: Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger
A brilliant surgeon obsessed with Poe saves the life of a beautiful dancer and goes mad when he can't have her.
Black Friday 1940 Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Stanley Ridges As Dr. Ernest Sovac (Boris Karloff) makes his way to the electric chair, he recalls the events that landed him on death row. After placing brain matter from a violent gangster into the mind of a dying teacher named George Kingsley (Stanley Ridges), Sovac watches his patient take on violent tendencies. When Sovac learns, through an almost-possessed Kingsley, about a hidden stash of mob money, the doctor entices the criminal in Kingsley to come out -- with murderous results. Initial release: 1940 Director: Arthur Lubin Film series: Universal horror Film Series Budget: 125,750 USD Music composed by: Hans J. Salter
Season 1 Episode 28 1961 , Hosted by Boris Karloff , 70 years after the Jack the Ripper killings in London, Sir Guy (John Williams) convinces the police that Jack may still be alive, eternally young, and still killing, currently in New York. The director of this episode, Ray Milland, is probably most familiar to genre fans as the star of flicks like 1963's X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes and 1972's campy The Thing with Two Heads, though he has appeared in starring roles and guest spots in many other movies and TV shows throughout the years. The teleplay for this episode is based on a story by Robert Bloch, well known to horror-movie aficionados as the man who penned the novel on which Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho was based. Written by: Barre Lyndon, from a story by Robert Bloch Directed by: Ra...
Stars: Boris Karloff, Grant Withers, Dorothy Tree Director: William Nigh Writers: Scott Darling (screenplay) Mr Wong (Karloff) tries to solve the murder of antiques collector who was in possession of a famous jewel known as "The Eye of the Moon."
The 1st in the series starring Boris Karloff as Chinese detective James Lee Wong sees him solve the murder of a chemical factory owner.
Season 1 Episode 29 1961 , Hosted by Boris Karloff , A artist "pawns" his soul to the devil and must retrieve it by painting a portrait of another person whose soul will be exchanged for his. The teleplay for this episode was written by Robert Bloch, well known to genre fans as the man who penned the novel on which Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho was based. Written by: Robert Bloch , adapted from his own short story Directed by: Jules Bricken Starring: MacDonald Carey , Joan Tetzel , John Emery , and Patricia Medina Original Air Date: April 18, 1961
Boris Karloff was arguably one of the best horror actors of his time, and a great story teller as well. All of the stories are told in a matter-of-fact, easy-to-understand, yet chilling manner, with which Mr. Karloff is famous for. Many of the stories start with a question in the first few sentences, which invite the listener to suspend disbelief, and become involved...totally involved...in the stories given. These recordings are considered by many collectors to be among the best ghost story albums from this time. Karloff does a masterful job of narrating, creating an eery atmosphere that few others could match. He has a reassuring, grandfatherly quality, but manages to come across as foreboding at the same time. These stories aren't designed to scare the living hell out of you, opting mo...
Short audio interview with homage to Boris Karloff from Sir Christopher Lee in the 1990's. These two men are an elite group of the best film actors seen on the silver screen. Both Boris Karloff and Sir Christopher Lee have had amazing acting careers. Great respect to both very accomplished actors.
Dracula Frankenstein Bela Lugosi, Jr. and Sara, the daughter of Boris Karloff are interviewed. From "Out & About with Roger Martin", the television series.
Interview of Vincent Price in July 1986. Vincent Price shares his wisdom on life and reminisces on his career and co-stars Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., as well as director Roger Corman.
From the Official Jack Pierce DVD, this is the excerpt from the November 20, 1957 episode of THIS IS YOUR LIFE featuring Pierce coming on the show to meet his friend and colleague, Boris Karloff.
Cult Radio A-Go-Go!'s mascot CRAGG the drive-in movie gargoyle interviews horror movie legend and cult icon Boris Karloff... where Mr. Karloff teaches us a lesson of humanity through his legendary character Frankenstein's monster and CRAGG reminds Boris that we love him dearly! For more great horror clips & audio.. Check us out at www.CultRadioAGoGo.com
Interview with Sara Karloff at the 2012 Fall Chiller Theatre.
Outtake from Episode #582: We speak with Sara Karloff, Daughter of Horror film legend Boris Karloff.
Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff, is inducted into the Rondo Awards' Monster Kid Hall of Fame at WonderFest, Louisville, May 30, 2015.
Horrorwood royalty SARA KARLOFF's shout out to the comedy horror chat podcast MONSTER PARTY! "We're not worthy!" Download all the episodes for free on iTunes or http://monsterpartypodcast.libsyn.com/rss
Sara Karloff and Bela Lugosi Jr. discuss their fathers. From TCM
Part 2 of the Sara Karloff Q and A from the Return of Famous Monsters event at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood.
"KARLOFF" is the new one person play about Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff by Randy Bowser, authorized by Sara Karloff, the star's only child. Karloff and Bowser were interviewed following the play's premiere on Nov. 14, 2014, by Donna D. Conrad, author of "Days of Wonder."
"KARLOFF" is the new one person play about Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff by Randy Bowser, authorized by Sara Karloff, the star's only child. Karloff and Bowser were interviewed following the play's premiere on Nov. 14, 2014, by Donna D. Conrad, author of "Days of Wonder."
Music composed for "Vampyr" by Randy Bowser, author of "KARLOFF" The Play (about Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff, authorized by Sara Karloff) and the dramatic musical "Dorian Gray" currently in an open-ended run in Moscow, Russia, at The Stas Namin (Anastas Mikoyan) Centre. http://www.karlofftheplay.com "Vampyr," released in 1932, is one of the greatest films ever made. Directed and conceived by Carl Theodor Dreyer, best known for "The Passion of Joan of Arc." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Theodor_Dreyer
THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF "FAIR USE" IN TITLE 17 § 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. SUCH MATERIAL REMAINS THE COPYRIGHT OF THE ORIGINAL HOLDER AND IS USED HERE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, COMPARISON, AND CRITICISM ONLY. This show is dedicated to children of all ages everywhere! Sara Karloff daughter of Boris Karloff was our guest. Sara Karloff Pratt talked about her father Boris Karloff one of the most famous Character Actors of the 20th century. William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 -- February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Fran...
The nd in the series of Monogram pictures with Boris Karloff as James Lee Wong. In this film Wong solves the murder of a gem collector who came into ...Follow us on the awesome new social media site Tsu that pays its users! Detective tries to solve the murder of antiques ...When a woman seeking assistance from Mr Wong is murdered, Wong takes on the case and finds that the woman was a princess whos death is related to an ...Stars: Boris Karloff, Grant Withers, Dorothy Tree Director: William Nigh Writers: Scott Darling (screenplay) Mr Wong (Karloff) tries to solve the murder of antiques ...James Lee Wong (Boris Karloff) es un prestigioso detective que ha sido contratado por una princesa china que trabaja en una misión secreta del ejército para ...Stars: Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Gr...
Bob Somma and Steve Hunter, our Lou Reed Special Edition of Visual Radio. Interview footage COPYRIGHT 2016 Joe Viglione, all rights reserved. Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Great community programming...entertainment and more! Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster Academy Award Winner Michael Moore Academy Award Winner Charles Ferguson Rob Sitch, Director of the DISH Director David C. Snyder "The Quiet Arrangement" Director Davidlee Wilson "The Autumn Heart" Jurassic Park/Spiderman scriptwriter David Koepp Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter) In Search of Dracula's Raymond T. McNally Charles Manson prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, author of HELTER SKELTER Film Critic Leonard Maltin Film Critic Ed Symkus Film Critic Mark Snyder Dick Morr...
Interview footage COPYRIGHT 2014 Joe Viglione, all rights reserved. Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Great community programming...entertainment and more! Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster Academy Award Winner Michael Moore Academy Award Winner Charles Ferguson Rob Sitch, Director of the DISH Director David C. Snyder "The Quiet Arrangement" Director Davidlee Wilson "The Autumn Heart" Jurassic Park/Spiderman scriptwriter David Koepp Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter) In Search of Dracula's Raymond T. McNally Charles Manson prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, author of HELTER SKELTER Film Critic Leonard Maltin Film Critic Ed Symkus Film Critic Mark Snyder Dick Morris of Fox News (For Progressives we certainly ARE fair and balanced!) Bill ...
September 10, 2014 Mark Rumley, Mayor McGlynn, the City Council and Stephanie Muccini Burke with the Republic Company Thank you Reading Cable RCTV for editing and YouTube upload; thank you WiNCAM for the camera. Thank you to Wakefield, Burlington, Winchester, Malden for cablecasting the program. ________________________________________________ Interview footage COPYRIGHT 2014 Joe Viglione, all rights reserved. Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Great community programming...entertainment and more! Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster Academy Award Winner Michael Moore Academy Award Winner Charles Ferguson Rob Sitch, Director of the DISH Director David C. Snyder "The Quiet Arrangement" Director Davidlee Wilson "The Autumn Heart" Jurassic ...
Love & Flame live at the Rat Beach Party along with Caidllac Heart - Gary Soprano, Billy Connors, Scott Baerenwald The Red Parrott on Nantasket Beach September 28, 2014 ______________________________________________ footage COPYRIGHT 2014 Joe Viglione, all rights reserved. Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Great community programming...entertainment and more! Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster Academy Award Winner Michael Moore Academy Award Winner Charles Ferguson Rob Sitch, Director of the DISH Director David C. Snyder "The Quiet Arrangement" Director Davidlee Wilson "The Autumn Heart" Jurassic Park/Spiderman scriptwriter David Koepp Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter) In Search of Dracula's Raymond T. McNally Charles Manson pr...
Interview footage COPYRIGHT 2014 Joe Viglione, all rights reserved. Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Great community programming...entertainment and more! Visual Radio It's Innovative Television ™ Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster Academy Award Winner Michael Moore Academy Award Winner Charles Ferguson Rob Sitch, Director of the DISH Director David C. Snyder "The Quiet Arrangement" Director Davidlee Wilson "The Autumn Heart" Jurassic Park/Spiderman scriptwriter David Koepp Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter) In Search of Dracula's Raymond T. McNally Charles Manson prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, author of HELTER SKELTER Film Critic Leonard Maltin Film Critic Ed Symkus Film Critic Mark Snyder Dick Morris of Fox News (For Progressives we certainly ARE fair and balanced!) Bill ...