The Walking Dead (1936) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Curtiz |
| Producer(s) | Louis F. Edelman (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Mad Scientists, Supernatural |
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The Walking Dead (1936) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Louis F. Edelman.
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After the Silents: The Walking Dead (1936)
By Movies, Silently on Aug 15, 2013 From Movies Silently(via Projector Magazine) Boris Karloff is, of course, best known for his monstrous roles in films like Frankenstein and The Mummy. While his big breaks came in the talkies, Karloff was quite active in silent films as well. The Walking Dead came along after Karloff had found fame playing assorted cre... Read full article
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[looking up to Heaven, while being led to the electric chair]
John Ellman: *He'll* believe me.
John Ellman: [Responding to Beaumont's questions while dying] Leave the dead to their makers. The Lord, thy God is a jealous god.
Dr. Evan Beaumont: [Feeling a sense of urgency] But, John, what is death? Can't you put it into words? Tell me! Tell me! You must! what is death?
John Ellman: I think I can...
[after a pause]
John Ellman: After the shock...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: Yes?
John Ellman: I seemed to feel...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: Yes?
John Ellman: ...peace and a...
[He dies]
Dr. Evan Beaumont: All I know is that for a short time the spirit of life left his body. Now, what happened during that transition? What effect did the experience of death have on his subconscious mind. Can he remember?
District Attorney Werner: Well, it's rather a large order, doctor, and I'm afraid a bit beyond the province of law...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: ...and beyond the province of science too, but it's a challenge, and somewhere, I think, we'll find the key to all this.
District Attorney Werner: If you do, I hope you'll let me know.
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John Ellman: *He'll* believe me.
John Ellman: [Responding to Beaumont's questions while dying] Leave the dead to their makers. The Lord, thy God is a jealous god.
Dr. Evan Beaumont: [Feeling a sense of urgency] But, John, what is death? Can't you put it into words? Tell me! Tell me! You must! what is death?
John Ellman: I think I can...
[after a pause]
John Ellman: After the shock...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: Yes?
John Ellman: I seemed to feel...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: Yes?
John Ellman: ...peace and a...
[He dies]
Dr. Evan Beaumont: All I know is that for a short time the spirit of life left his body. Now, what happened during that transition? What effect did the experience of death have on his subconscious mind. Can he remember?
District Attorney Werner: Well, it's rather a large order, doctor, and I'm afraid a bit beyond the province of law...
Dr. Evan Beaumont: ...and beyond the province of science too, but it's a challenge, and somewhere, I think, we'll find the key to all this.
District Attorney Werner: If you do, I hope you'll let me know.
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Facts about
Filming began on November 23 (Boris Karloff's 48th birthday) and lasted 18 days, finishing December 23 1935.
The accident scene was shot in Griffith Park.
Boris Karloff's character was originally conceived as 'Dopey' Ellman and was a drug addict and alcoholic.
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The accident scene was shot in Griffith Park.
Boris Karloff's character was originally conceived as 'Dopey' Ellman and was a drug addict and alcoholic.
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