The Invisible Man (1933) | |
| Director(s) | James Whale |
| Producer(s) | Carl Laemmle Jr. |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Mad Scientists |
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The Invisible Man Overview:
The Invisible Man (1933) was a Drama - Horror Film directed by James Whale and produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..
SYNOPSIS
In this classic Universal horror film based on the H.G. Wells novella, Rains (in his debut, a role that monster master Boris Karloff turned down) plays a mad scientist whose formula for invisibility wreaks havoc on his mind, and he begins to lust for power. Directed by one of Hollywood's most distinctive stylists, Whale (Frankenstein), it costars Stuart long before her Academy Award-nominated role in Titanic.
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.The Invisible Man was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2008.
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James Whale: The Old Dark House (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933)
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Short Take: The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly
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Silver Screen Standards: The Invisible Man (1933)
By Jennifer Garlen on Aug 11, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSilver Screen Standards: The Invisible Man (1933) With a new film inspired by the H.G. Wells story having arrived earlier this year, it seems like a great time to revisit the original movie adaptation of The Invisible Man, which made its first appearance back in 1933 and helped to build the horro... Read full article
DOUBLE BILL #19: The Invisible Man (1933) and The Wolfman (1941)
By Carol Martinheira on Oct 9, 2018 From The Old Hollywood GardenDOUBLE BILL #19: The Invisible Man (1933) and The Wolfman (1941) On October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Horror is fascinating. Horror characters are fascinating. Whether they’re human, or monsters in the classic sense, the many complexities th... Read full article
The Invisible Man (1933)
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Quotes from
The Invisible Man: If you try and escape by the window, I shall follow you, and no one in the world can save you.
The Invisible Man: [in an oily, menacing voice] There is no need to be afraid, Kemp. We are partners.
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Facts about
Although the actor under the bandages was usually Claude Rains, particularly in the sequence set at the inn, often it was a double. You can tell him apart from the real Claude Rains because he is taller and has aquiline features, with a nose so prominent that it is visible even through the bandages. Rains's dialogue was all pre- or post-recorded and dubbed onto the soundtrack.
On the DVD short documentary, Claude Rains' daughter tells of a time when the two went to see this movie in the theater years after it was made. It was bitterly cold and his face was completely covered by a hat and scarf. When he spoke to ask for the tickets, the attendant immediately recognized his voice and wanted to let them in for free. Rains was quite upset at this and demanded that he pay full price.
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