Lon Chaney Jr. - Frankenstein on live TV

Here is an excerpt from a live television adaptation of "Frankenstein" broadcast as an episode of TALES OF TOMORROW (January 18, 1952) starring Lon Chaney as the Monster.

Read all about the 50-year history of Chicago TV horror-movie hosts and monster-movie showcases in the book CHICAGO TV HORROR MOVIE SHOWS: FROM SHOCK THEATRE TO SVENGOOLIE available from Lake Claremont Press at www.lakeclaremont.com

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[monsterguy95]

Fun Fact Lon Chaney was drunk during this scene.Because of this he broke a window three times when not supposed to. So every time they were fixing thewindow, chaney would be at the bar drinking. On the final live scene, chaney thought they were still practicing so he didn't break any of the real props.

[capnquirky]

Brat had it comin.'

[furyiiiplate]

Kids, see what too much alcohol can do to your complexion.

[Michael Westcott]

what is this some horrible screen test

[kamdan2011]

0:45 He's looking right at him and doesn't notice? Talk about delayed reaction!

[Drac39]

This isn't a bad performance from someone who was completely tanked. I've heard this thing was a disaster of epic proportions but meh..

[Dallas Tanner]

Horror novel see video book trailer

[ZZTopRockman]

You are shit.

[5678simon]

CHANEY WAS DRUNK