Often cited as the best of the Universal monster movies series, 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein" certainly offers plenty to enjoy!
Perhaps the most colorful character in that movie is the off-kilter Dr. Septimus Pretorius, as portrayed by veteran British actor Ernest Thesiger.
Besides having a name that sounds straight out of Dickens, Dr. Pretorius has some peculiar ideas about science and basically drives the plot of the movie.
But did you know that Ernest Thesiger also played the undertaker in 1951's "Scrooge" starring Alastair Sim?
It's a small role, but he makes his presence felt and just the idea of Dr. Pretorius being an undertaker is fun in its creepy way!
One other thing to mention is that John Carradine had a bit part in "Bride of Frankenstein," but later was featured in a number of "Universal Monster" movies, including his excellent Count Dracula in "House of Frankenstein" (1944) and "House of Dracula" (1945).
Mr. Carradine apparently portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge in an early TV broadcast on the Dumont network in 1947. Alas, it was broadcast live and disappeared even more quickly than Dracula exposed to the rays of the sun!
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