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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0733961772715
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Label: A&E Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
MPN: D77271D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 31, 2007
Running Time: 50 minutes
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Editorial Review:
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After his performance in the classic Frankenstein, he became synonymous with terror. But behind his gaunt glare and distinctive lisp was the soul and manner of a cultured English gentleman. Born in London in 1887, William Henry Pratt abandoned his studies and used a modest inheritance to begin his acting career in Canada, breaking with his past by changing his name to Boris Karloff. He toured in stock companies for years before getting his big break at age 41, landing the role of the monster in Frankenstein. BIOGRAPHY chronicles his life through extensive film clips, behind-the-scenes footage and personal interviews with family and costars, including his daughter. See how he became a Broadway, TV and radio star when Hollywood tired of horror, and how he risked his livelihood and freedom as one of the founding members of the Screen Actors Guild. Karloff's legacy is a combination of awe for the monster he created and deep love for his professional versatility, kindly humor, and humanitarian nature.
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Biography has done a great job with the Boris Karloff show. Karloff has always been one of my heroes. His work in may different forms of show business are shown off. Biography as usual does not emphasize problems or controversies and the biography is a puff piece, but a real good one. I loved it when I saw it on TV and knew I had to order it. It will be a surprise to those who only know him as the Frankenstein monster.
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A most enjoyable portrait of a very remarkable individual. I proudly share Mr. Karloff's month and day of birth but not the same year. His portrayal of the Frankenstein monster remains a cinema classic. Alas, many actors in lesser roles received Academy Awards; but he never complained. Nor did he publicly complain that his role in "Arsenic and Old Lace" was given to Raymond Massey when the film was made. Truly a gentleman until the end of his life.
Peter Graves did an excellent ... Read More
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