IT'S ALIVE: Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and the Casting of Frankenstein

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Screenwriter, producer, and author Julian David Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new novel, IT'S ALIVE, and the fascinating story about the last-minute casting of Frankenstein.
The story involves Bela Lugosi, who was at the height of his popularity having just come off his hit DRACULA (1931), and Boris Karloff, a relatively unknown journeyman actor. And pulling the strings is young 23-year-old Junior Laemmle, head of production at Universal Pictures and son of studio founder Carl Laemmle. Along the way we meet director James Whale, discuss the involvement of Lon Chaney, and explore the backdrop of 1930s Hollywood. It's a fascinating look into the real-life events behind one of the most enduring films and most important developments in the evolution of the Universal Monsters.
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Chapters

1. IT'S ALIVE: Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and the Casting of Frankenstein (00:00:00)

2. Conversation With Julian Stone (00:00:18)

3. Poker Games and Studio Tension (00:10:51)

4. Universal's Horror Films and Carl Lemley Jr.'s Legacy (00:16:31)

5. Dracula and James Whale's Legacy (00:23:32)

6. Writer Julian Stone and Online Promotions (00:33:55)