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SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (LE FILS OF FRANKENSTEIN)

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SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (LE FILS OF FRANKENSTEIN)
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This poster is for the Vintage1954 Belgian Re-Release of the 1939 Universal horror classic - Son of Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone and Bela Lugosi (as Ygor). The poster features the Belgian title: Le Fils De Frankenstein (Son of Frankenstein). This Original, This beautiful Re-Release poster is Linen backed and measures 16" X 22 3/4 (with the linen backing). The poster without the professional linen backing measures 14" x 21". Typically, there would be an approximate 4" white, blank border at the top of the poster, but it is very common to have that blank part trimmed for framing purposes. This is a trimmed poster and the trimming is considered a very minor defect to collectors as it was is so common for posters of this type. This poster is in Excellent condition with only minor aging along the borders. (From Wikipedia) Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror film that was directed by Rowland V. Lee. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to Bride of Frankenstein. Son of Frankenstein stars Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein who, with his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and son Peter (Donnie Dunagan), return to his late father's estate. Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed shepherd whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. Among the castle's remains, Frankenstein discovers the remains of the monster (Boris Karloff) and decides to try save his family name by resurrecting the creature to prove his father was correct. He finds, however, the monster only responds to Ygor's commands.
The film was originally announced in August 1938 after a successful theatrical reissue of Dracula and Frankenstein. Son of Frankenstein was initially announced under the title After Frankenstein. The screenplay written by Willis Cooper was initially rejected and early script drafts included only the characters that would be used in the final film. The original budget was set at $250,000 but Lee increased it to $300,000 and had a 27-day shooting schedule. Difficulties in production arose when Lee was unsatisfied with the script. Production was delayed until November 9 due to inclement weather and other problems, and filming was completed on January 5, 1939, with a final cost of $420,000. The film was released on January 13, 1939, and received positive reviews from The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Variety and the Monthly Film Bulletin. A sequel, The Ghost of Frankenstein, was released in 1942. For More information on this film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Frankenstein