Question 1

What happened when Lon Chaney Jr. got frustrated with his Frankenstein monster makeup during filming?

Accepted Answer

Chaney ripped off the uncomfortable rubber headpiece himself, tearing open a bloody gash in his forehead, which shut down production for a couple of days.

Question 2

How did Lon Chaney Jr. entertain child cast members between takes?

Accepted Answer

During breaks in filming, Lon Chaney Jr. would often treat child cast members to ice cream.

Question 3

What was Dr. Bohmer's plan for the Frankenstein monster in the film?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bohmer planned to transplant Ygor's brain into the monster's body so he could rule the world, but the plan went sour when the monster turned malevolent and went on a rampage.

Question 4

What unusual makeup technique was used for the monster emerging from the sulfur pit?

Accepted Answer

Makeup artist Jack P. Pierce essentially covered Lon Chaney Jr. with cement, providing only a straw to breathe through, with the process lasting from around 6:00 am until noon.

Question 5

Who played both Ludwig Frankenstein and the Ghost of Henry Frankenstein in the film?

Accepted Answer

Cedric Hardwicke played both Ludwig Frankenstein and the Ghost of Henry Frankenstein.

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