6 videodiscs (447 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. ; in 1 multi-disc DVD case
Other Titles:
Dracula (Motion picture : 1931) Frankenstein (Motion picture : 1931) Bride of Frankenstein (Motion picture) Creature from the Black Lagoon (Motion picture) Mummy (Motion picture : 1932) Invisible man (Motion picture : 1933)
Notes:
Title from container.
Contents:
The invisible man. Frankenstein -- The bride of Frankenstein -- Creature from the black lagoon -- The mummy -- The invisible man.
Summary:
Dracula (NR) (1931) (75 min.): Although there have been numerous screen versions of Bram Stoker's classic tale, none is more enduring than the 1931 original. Frankenstein (NR) (1931) (71 min.): Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts. It's director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel blended with the compassionate portrayel of a creature groping for identity that makes Frankenstein a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time. The bride of Frankenstein (NR) (1935) (75 min.): In this sequal to Frankenstein, the good doctor means to build a mate for his monster. Creature from the black lagoon (G) (1954) (80 min.): This is the mythical story of a dangerous half-human, half-fish creature lurking in the depths of the Amazon. After discovering a unique prehistoric claw fossil on an expedition deep in the jungle, archaeologists investigate its origins, which lead them directly to a mysterious creature. Led by marine-life specialist David Reed, the men try to capture the monster who has become obsessed with David's assistant Kay. The mummy (NR) (1932) (74 min.): An Egyptian who was buried alive comes back to life after an archaeological dig. The invisible man (NR) (1933) (72 min.): A mysterious doctor discovers a serum that makes him invisible. Covered by bandages and dark glasses, he arrives at a small English village and attempts to hide his amazing discovery. But the same drug that renders him invisible slowly drives him to commit acts of unspeakable terror.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1120722550
Locations:
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
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