As we continue to make connections between the "Universal Monsters" series of films and various adaptations of "A Christmas Carol," we land in 1939 with "Son of Frankenstein" for perhaps the greatest connection of all!
The star of the movie is Basil Rathbone in the title role as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein (perhaps the best horror movie name ever!).
I think Rathbone does seem like he could be the son of Colin Clive from the first two "Frankenstein" films and gives the proceedings that certain oomph that he brought to whatever role in whatever genre.
Of course, Basil Rathbone looms large in the world of "A Christmas Carol" adaptations with his 1942 78 rpm album on Columbia Records, his turn as Marley's Ghost in the 1954 "Shower of Stars" production and his starring roles as Scrooge in 1956's "The Stingiest Man in Town" and 1959's "Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens" version!
Always good!
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