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Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff

The Expanded Story of a Haunting Collaboration, with a Complete Filmography of Their Films Together

by Gregory William Mank
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Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster are horror cinema icons, and the actors most deeply associated with the two roles also shared a unique friendship. Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff starred in dozens of black-and-white horror films, and over the years managed to collaborate on and co-star in eight movies. Through dozens of interviews and extensive archival research, this greatly expanded new edition examines the Golden Age of Hollywood, the era in which both stars worked, recreates the shooting of Lugosi and Karloff's mutual films, examines their odd and moving personal relationship and analyzes their ongoing legacies. Features include a fully detailed filmography of the eight Karloff and Lugosi films, full summaries of both men's careers and more than 250 photographs, some in color.

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    March 8, 2010

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      • ISBN: 9780786454723

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    • Library Journal

      June 1, 2009
      Hollywood's "gruesome twosome" Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff and Bela "Dracula" Lugosi are the kings of horror movies. Appearing in eight films together, including "The Black Cat" and "The Raven", the two stars seemed to work well in concert despite the rumors of animosity between them. Stage actor Mank ("It's Alive; Hollywood's Maddest Doctors") explores the truths behind the mysterious Karloff and the enigmatic Lugosi while interweaving their lives, careers, and films. Universal Studios was partial to Karloff, giving him top billing, more publicity, and double the money paid to Lugosi, which reinforced the notion of the supposed rivalry. The film "Ed Wood", depicting Lugosi's resentment of Karloff, was, according to primary sources, fictionalized and inaccurate but regenerated interest in the feud between them. Critics and fans continue the debate over who was the better actor. Karloff became a star, while Lugosi fell into addiction, poverty, and obscurity. VERDICT Mank brings to life the compelling and complicated saga of the horror kings. Classic horror movie nuts, add this to your shelf.Rosalind Dayen, South Regional Lib., Broward Cty., FL

      Copyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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