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Originally Posted by FryeDwight
Ain't THAT the truth  !!
THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935). One of my very first Universals way back in the summer of 1971 which helped lead on this glorious path. While I still like it, it really hasn't aged all that well for me. Love the Werewolf, but Henry Hull's character is one abrasive cold fish (although as his plight increases, he becomes kinder), awful comedy relief (Una O'Connor could have done the two busy body landlords in her sleep) and poor Valerie Hobson! Probably 18 at the most and in a love triangle with two guys old enough to be her father...and then some~!
Despite my quibbles, still have a lot of fondness for the feral werewolf and Henry is pretty good in here. He was one of my very first (maybe the first-?) objects of a fan letter. FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #98 had an article where you could send Mr Hull a letter or card to cheer him up, as he was 88 at the time and not in the best of health. With all the skillful oratory an 11 year old could muster, I mailed it and got a very nice surprise a month or so later when I received a postcard in the mail from Mr Hull with "Dear Friend, Thank You so Much for Your appreciation , for which I am always grateful" typed out with his signature on the bottom. Truly made my day and sent a few more letters out, but did not hear back-even back than , I figured his health problems prevented this. sad day for me when I read he had passed on in 1977.
So despite its flaws, I still give this ***1/2 for the opening of the door and the thrill of being acknowledged by a Monster actor. |
Wow, thats a really cool story abut Henry Hull! Would have loved to have correspondence with him. As a kid I read about him and the film in a book.
I remember having to wait a long time to see THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935), as it never seemed to be on the TV horror features. When i finally saw it, i was pretty disappointed. Was a long time ago, but i remember two things: the orchid that only blooms in moonlight, and that the film was immediately unmemorable to me.