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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
"Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein" (original title)

Passed  |   |  Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi  |  15 June 1948 (USA)
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Two hapless freight handlers find themselves encountering Dracula, the Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man.

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(as Charles T. Barton)

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(original screenplay), (original screenplay), 3 more credits »
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The world of freight handlers Wilbur Grey and Chick Young is turned upside down when the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula arrive from Europe to be used in a house of horrors. Dracula awakens and escapes with the weakened monster, who he plans to re-energize with a new brain. Larry Talbot (the Wolfman) arrives from London in an attempt to thwart Dracula. Dracula's reluctant aide is the beautiful Dr. Sandra Mornay. Her reluctance is dispatched by Dracula's bite. Dracula and Sandra abduct Wilbur for his brain and recharge the monster in preparation for the operation. Chick and Talbot attempt to find and free Wilbur, but when the full moon rises all hell breaks loose with the Wolfman, Dracula, and Frankenstein all running rampant. Written by Gary Jackson <garyjack5@cogeco.ca>

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Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Release Date:

15 June 1948 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein  »

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Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)
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(Western Electric Recording)

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1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Chick Young: You're making enough noise to wake up the dead!
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User Reviews

The first "meets" and the best!
8 November 2003 | by (Longmont, Colorado) – See all my reviews

Made during A & C's golden era, this was not only the first and best of the "meets" series but arguably their best film.

Everything worked, the routines, the premise, the sets, the chills and the direction. Bud and Lou are a couple of bumbling railroad porters who end up delivering crates containing Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolf Man to a certain gothic edifice. In better physical condition than by the time ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE rolled around in '53, it shows in their timing and delivery - Lou especially is spot on throughout.

Some great lines too. Dracula to Lou, addressing him lovingly, "What we need is young blood.....AND brains!"

Many believe this is the quintessential Bud and Lou film to survive! I'd be inclined to agree.


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