McNaughton, Eric
Karloff
- ISBN 13:
- 9781727684476
- author:
- McNaughton, Eric
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1972
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Boris Karloff was one of the most famous horror actors. His portrayal of the Frankenstein monster added a new word to English dictionaries. This biography reveals that Karloff's real name was William Henry Pratt and that he was not born in Dulwich, London as previously stated. The book tells the story of Karloff's life before his acting career, including his early years in Canada and his journey to Los Angeles. It follows his career from stage work to his early films, including the making of Frankenstein, one of the most famous horror films of all time. A new edition of this biography includes a foreword by Eric McNaughton and a special piece about the book by Ben Underwood, Karloff's grandson. This fascinating story offers a unique insight into the life of a Hollywood legend.
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