The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)

Elsa Frankenstein: [Erik arrives on a carraige] Where are you going Erik?
Erik: Hello Elsa. I didn't see you. Where's your father? I must speak with him.
Elsa Frankenstein: What are you doing driving around the countryside in the middle of the day? Town prosecutor should be in his office working.
Erik: Sometimes my work takes me out of my office. I came to see your father.
Elsa Frankenstein: That's pretty. I flattered myself that you came way out here just to take me for a drive.
Erik: I wish that were the case darling. Nothing would make me happier. But this is a very serious matter, I must see your father
Elsa Frankenstein: Since you put it that way I'll have to find him for you

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The Monster: [with Ygor's voice] I am... Ygor.

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The Monster: [with Ygor's voice] Bohmer! You tricked me, Bohmer!

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The first draft of the script was written by Eric Taylor was considered too depressing. The original Taylor treatment brought Wolf von Frankenstein back into play, as well as Ygor, plus a misshapen hunchback, Theodor. Ygor's plan was to create a vengeful mob of society's rejects, ala Freaks, led by himself, with the Monster as brute force. A rewrite was ordered and given to veteran writer Scott Darling who retained the fundamental scenario but made significant changes.
Lon Chaney finished "The Wolf Man" on November 27, 1941, then started this film on December 15, finishing on January 15, 1942. Release took place on April 3.
Ralph Bellamy had previously played a member of law enforcement who hunts a murderous monster. The first film was The Wolf Man. In both movies Lon Chaney Jr. plays the monster.
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