Karloff, Boris 1887-1969
Overview
| Works: | 1,251 works in 3,242 publications in 8 languages and 41,852 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Horror films Monster films Film adaptations Juvenile works Animated television programs Children's television programs Christmas television programs Children's films Fiction |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Editor, Author, Host, Costume designer, Director, Other, Singer, Speaker, Honoree, Contributor, Interviewee |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Boris Karloff
- The Frankenstein legend: a tribute to Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff by Donald F Glut( Book )
- Dear Boris : the life of William Henry Pratt a.k.a. Boris Karloff by Cynthia Lindsay( Book )
- The films of Boris Karloff by Richard Bojarski( Book )
- Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff : the expanded story of a haunting collaboration, with a complete filmography of their films together by Gregory W Mank( )
- Karloff; the life of Boris Karloff, with an appendix of the films in which he appeared by Peter Underwood( Book )
- Boris Karloff and his films by Paul M Jensen( Book )
- Karloff and Lugosi : the story of a haunting collaboration, with a complete filmography of their films together by Gregory W Mank( Book )
- The best of Abbott & Costello( Visual )
- Boris Karloff : a critical account of his screen, stage, radio, television, and recording work by Scott Allen Nollen( Book )
- Boris Karloff : a bio-bibliography by Beverley Bare Buehrer( Book )
- Horror man: the life of Boris Karloff, with an appendix of the films in which he appeared by Peter Underwood( Book )
- Karloff; the man, the monster, the movies by Denis Gifford( Book )
- Boris Karloff : more than a monster : the authorised biography by Stephen Jacobs( Book )
- Boris Karloff : the gentle monster( Visual )
- The Frankenscience monster by Forrest J Ackerman( Book )
- Karloff by Alan G Barbour( Book )
- Boris Karloff : a gentleman's life : the authorized biography by Scott Allen Nollen( Book )
- Movies as a form of reincarnation by John Yau( Book )
- Boris Karloff( Book )
- Boris Karloff : the man remembered by Gordon B Shriver( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Boris Karloff
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch stole Christmas! by
Seuss(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in English and held by 2,691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The grouchy Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville, but the Whos teach him the true meaning of Christmas instead
28 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in English and held by 2,691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The grouchy Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville, but the Whos teach him the true meaning of Christmas instead
Frankenstein by
James Whale(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1931 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frankenstein is the greatest horror film of all time. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster in his laboratory; but his dreams of perfection are thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast
55 editions published between 1931 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frankenstein is the greatest horror film of all time. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster in his laboratory; but his dreams of perfection are thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast
Bride of Frankenstein by
James Whale(
Visual
)
92 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the most popular horror classics of all time and an acclaimed sequel to the original Frankenstein. The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen's most understood monster who now longs for a mate of his own. Colin Clive is back as the overly ambitious Dr. Frankenstein, who creates the ill-faed bride (Elsa Lanchester). Directed by the original's James Whale (his last horror film) and featuring a haunting musical score, The Bride of Frankenstein ranks as one of the finest films not only of the genre, but for all time
92 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the most popular horror classics of all time and an acclaimed sequel to the original Frankenstein. The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen's most understood monster who now longs for a mate of his own. Colin Clive is back as the overly ambitious Dr. Frankenstein, who creates the ill-faed bride (Elsa Lanchester). Directed by the original's James Whale (his last horror film) and featuring a haunting musical score, The Bride of Frankenstein ranks as one of the finest films not only of the genre, but for all time
Scarface by
Howard Hawks(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An exciting story of organized crime's brutal control over Chicago during the Prohibition Era ... This compelling tale of ambition, betrayal and revenge is a groundbreaking masterpiece that influenced all gangster films to follow"--Container
51 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An exciting story of organized crime's brutal control over Chicago during the Prohibition Era ... This compelling tale of ambition, betrayal and revenge is a groundbreaking masterpiece that influenced all gangster films to follow"--Container
How the Grinch stole Christmas by
Seuss(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the tale of the mean-spirited Grinch and his attempts to steal the Christmas celebration of Who-ville. Also included is "Horton hears a Who!" in which a big-eared elephant named Horton protects the tiny inhabitants of Who-ville
35 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the tale of the mean-spirited Grinch and his attempts to steal the Christmas celebration of Who-ville. Also included is "Horton hears a Who!" in which a big-eared elephant named Horton protects the tiny inhabitants of Who-ville
Frankenstein by
James Whale(
Visual
)
124 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel about the scientist who creates a terrifying monster
124 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel about the scientist who creates a terrifying monster
The mummy by
Universal Pictures Corporation(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1932 and 2014 in English and held by 1,062 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mummy is accidentally revived after 3,700 years by a British archeology team. Dressed in the garb of a modern-day Egyptian, he sets out to find his lost love, terrorizing the members of the expedition who must find a way to stop him
17 editions published between 1932 and 2014 in English and held by 1,062 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mummy is accidentally revived after 3,700 years by a British archeology team. Dressed in the garb of a modern-day Egyptian, he sets out to find his lost love, terrorizing the members of the expedition who must find a way to stop him
The secret life of Walter Mitty by
Norman Z McLeod(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1947 and 2014 in English and French and held by 951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mild-mannered mouse of a man imagines himself to be a number of daredevil heroes in the whimsical adaptation of James Thurber's short story
34 editions published between 1947 and 2014 in English and French and held by 951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mild-mannered mouse of a man imagines himself to be a number of daredevil heroes in the whimsical adaptation of James Thurber's short story
Frankenstein : the legacy collection(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein creates a true monster from dead human parts, but it gets out of control and into trouble. Bride of Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. Son of Frankenstein: Wolf Frankenstein, the doctor's son, returns with his wife to claim his inheritance. Ghost of Frankenstein: Ygor resurrects Frankenstein's monster and brings him to the original doctor's son, Ludwig, for help. House of Frankenstein: Dracula, the Wolf Man and the Frankenstein monster exact revenge upon their many enemies
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein creates a true monster from dead human parts, but it gets out of control and into trouble. Bride of Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. Son of Frankenstein: Wolf Frankenstein, the doctor's son, returns with his wife to claim his inheritance. Ghost of Frankenstein: Ygor resurrects Frankenstein's monster and brings him to the original doctor's son, Ludwig, for help. House of Frankenstein: Dracula, the Wolf Man and the Frankenstein monster exact revenge upon their many enemies
The terror by
Roger Corman(
Visual
)
117 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young officer in Napoleon's army is washed ashore of the Baltic Sea. He is rescued by a beautiful, mystifying woman who leads him on an eerie trail to an old baron's castle
117 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young officer in Napoleon's army is washed ashore of the Baltic Sea. He is rescued by a beautiful, mystifying woman who leads him on an eerie trail to an old baron's castle
The old dark house by
James Whale(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1932 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of travelers on a mountain road in Wales, overtaken by a thunderstorm and torrential rains, seek shelter in a mysterious old mansion. It is full of eerie characters and uncanny happenings
18 editions published between 1932 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of travelers on a mountain road in Wales, overtaken by a thunderstorm and torrential rains, seek shelter in a mysterious old mansion. It is full of eerie characters and uncanny happenings
Mad monster party by
Boris Karloff(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Dr. Frankenstein decides to retire from the monster-making business, he calls a convention of monsters to elect his successor
19 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Dr. Frankenstein decides to retire from the monster-making business, he calls a convention of monsters to elect his successor
I walked with a zombie by
Jacques Tourneur(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Robert Louis Stevenson's The body snatcher: "Il s'agit de l'histoire d'un diabolique fossoyeur (joué par Boris Karloff) qui fournit, sans honte, un professeur en cadavres frais". --Site wikipédia, consulté le 22 avril 2014
8 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Robert Louis Stevenson's The body snatcher: "Il s'agit de l'histoire d'un diabolique fossoyeur (joué par Boris Karloff) qui fournit, sans honte, un professeur en cadavres frais". --Site wikipédia, consulté le 22 avril 2014
Dr. Seuss's holidays on the loose!(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fun is on the Loose with 3 Dr. Seuss Holiday Classics! How the Grinch Stole Christmas; The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat; Halloween is Grinch Night. Special features include: Songs in the key of Grinch. TNT's How the Grinch Stole Christmas Special Edition with Phil Hartman, Grinch Song
4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fun is on the Loose with 3 Dr. Seuss Holiday Classics! How the Grinch Stole Christmas; The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat; Halloween is Grinch Night. Special features include: Songs in the key of Grinch. TNT's How the Grinch Stole Christmas Special Edition with Phil Hartman, Grinch Song
Just so stories by
Rudyard Kipling(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1957 and 2008 in English and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains a collection of stories about animals designed to be read aloud to children and adults
12 editions published between 1957 and 2008 in English and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains a collection of stories about animals designed to be read aloud to children and adults
Isle of the dead by
Mark Robson(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bedlam: A wealthy activist attempts to reform the St. Mary's of Bethlehem Asylum, with disastrous results
19 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bedlam: A wealthy activist attempts to reform the St. Mary's of Bethlehem Asylum, with disastrous results
Lured by
Douglas Sirk(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A serial killer terrorizes London by luring women into meeting with him through the personal ads in the newspaper and taunting the police with gruesome poems
10 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A serial killer terrorizes London by luring women into meeting with him through the personal ads in the newspaper and taunting the police with gruesome poems
The lost patrol by
John Ford(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1934 and 2016 in English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A terse drama about British cavalrymen lost in the Mesopotamian desert during World War I. They are pursued constantly by Arab sharpshooters. When the leader of the patrol is killed, McLaglen takes charge of the eleven ragged survivors
12 editions published between 1934 and 2016 in English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A terse drama about British cavalrymen lost in the Mesopotamian desert during World War I. They are pursued constantly by Arab sharpshooters. When the leader of the patrol is killed, McLaglen takes charge of the eleven ragged survivors
The mummy the legacy collection(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mummy's tomb (1942): "A high priest travels to America with the living mummy Kharis (Lon Chaney Jr.) to kill all those who had desecrated the tomb of the Egyptian princess Ananka thirty years earlier."--IMDb website
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mummy's tomb (1942): "A high priest travels to America with the living mummy Kharis (Lon Chaney Jr.) to kill all those who had desecrated the tomb of the Egyptian princess Ananka thirty years earlier."--IMDb website
Charlie Chan at the opera(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1936 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Chan investigates two murders on the opening night of an opera. The prime suspect is the husband of the star of the opera, himself a talented singer who recently escaped from the insane asylum where he had suffered from amnesia for years
16 editions published between 1936 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Chan investigates two murders on the opening night of an opera. The prime suspect is the husband of the star of the opera, himself a talented singer who recently escaped from the insane asylum where he had suffered from amnesia for years
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character)
- Jones, Chuck 1912-2002 Creator Director Narrator
- Laemmle, Carl Jr 1908-1979 Producer
- Lugosi, Bela 1882-1956 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Grinch (Fictitious character)
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
- Geisel, Theodor Seuss 1904-1991
- Universal Pictures Corporation Producer
- Clarke, Mae Other Performer Actor
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Animals Archaeological expeditions Archaeologists Body snatching Cat in the Hat (Fictitious character) Christmas Christmas cooking Christmas decorations Christmas plays Christmas stories Courage Egypt England England--London Frankenstein, Victor--(Fictitious character) Frankenstein's Monster--(Fictitious character) Frankenstein (Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft) Gangsters Generosity Grinch (Fictitious character) Halloween Horror tales, English Illinois--Chicago Imagination Karloff, Boris, Kindness Lugosi, Bela, Military campaigns Monsters Monsters in literature Motion picture actors and actresses Mummies Murder Organized crime Prohibition Pyromania Scientists Scientists in literature Scotland--Edinburgh Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, Stevenson, Robert Louis, Thurber, James, Travelers United States Vodou Wallace, Inez, West Indies Women and literature World War (1914-1918) Zombies
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Alternative Names
Boris Karlof
Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff acteur britannique
Boris Karloff actor inglés
Boris Karloff aktor brytyjski
Boris Karloff and Friends
Boris Karloff angol színész
Boris Karloff attore britannico
Boris Karloff britischer Theater- und Filmschauspieler
Boris Karloff Brits filmacteur
Boris Karloff engl. näyttelijä
Boris Karloff English actor
Boris Karloff Inlatirra jacha marka yäpari
Boris Karloff Inlatirra mama llaqtayuq aranway pukllaq
Karloff 1887-1969
Karloff, Boris
Karloff, Boris and Friends
Karloff, Boris pseud
Karlovas Borisas
Pratt, William 1887-1969
Pratt, William H. 1887-1969
Pratt William Henry
Pratt, William Henry, 1887-1969
Μπόρις Καρλόφ
Барыс Карлаф
Борис Карлоф
Борис Карлофф
בוריס קרלוף
بوريس كارلوف
بوريس كارلوف ممثل إنجليزي
بوریس کارلوف بازیگر بریتانیایی
보리스 칼로프 배우
ボリス・カーロフ
鲍里斯·卡洛夫
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