Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) | |
| Director(s) | Charles Barton |
| Producer(s) | Robert Arthur |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Monster, Slapstick |
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Overview:
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) was a Comedy - Horror Film directed by Charles Barton and produced by Robert Arthur.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2001.
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Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
By RBuccicone on Oct 25, 2012 From MacGuffin MoviesAbbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) I made my first forray into the films of Abbott and Costello earlier this week and had the great fortune of doing so in the theater. I would not say I have avoided the comic team’s movies so much as I just have not gotten around to them, instead bei... Read full article
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Quotes from
Wilbur Grey:
Oh, boy! I'm floatin' on a cloud of love!
Chick Young: Listen, you little blimp! I'll let the air out of you in a minute if you don't give me a hand -
[slams a bag into Wilbur's head]
Chick Young: - ya understand that?
Wilbur Grey: Thank You.
Chick Young: Boy, is this kid lost!
Chick Young: What I'd like to know is, what does he got they I haven't got?
Dr. Sandra Mornay: A brain.
Wilbur: [flattered] Oh, a brain.
Chick Young: I'd like to know where it is.
Wilbur Grey: [whispering] Hey, will you please stop yelling. Come here.
[continues whispering]
Wilbur Grey: Don't you know it's impolite to raise your voice?
[screams]
Wilbur Grey: Oh Chick!
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Chick Young: Listen, you little blimp! I'll let the air out of you in a minute if you don't give me a hand -
[slams a bag into Wilbur's head]
Chick Young: - ya understand that?
Wilbur Grey: Thank You.
Chick Young: Boy, is this kid lost!
Chick Young: What I'd like to know is, what does he got they I haven't got?
Dr. Sandra Mornay: A brain.
Wilbur: [flattered] Oh, a brain.
Chick Young: I'd like to know where it is.
Wilbur Grey: [whispering] Hey, will you please stop yelling. Come here.
[continues whispering]
Wilbur Grey: Don't you know it's impolite to raise your voice?
[screams]
Wilbur Grey: Oh Chick!
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Facts about
This film was such a hit that it was reportedly Universal-International's second highest grossing film of the year.
Jane Randolph replaced Ella Raines, who backed out at the last minute.
Lou Costello did not want to film the movie, declaring, "No way I'll do that crap. My little girl could write something better than this." A $50,000 advance in salary and the signing of director Charles Barton, the team's good friend and the man whom some call their best director, convinced him otherwise.
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Jane Randolph replaced Ella Raines, who backed out at the last minute.
Lou Costello did not want to film the movie, declaring, "No way I'll do that crap. My little girl could write something better than this." A $50,000 advance in salary and the signing of director Charles Barton, the team's good friend and the man whom some call their best director, convinced him otherwise.
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