Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
“JEEPERS! The CREEPERS are after BUD & LOU!!”
Synopsis
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-02
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Chick Young
Lou Costello
Wilbur Grey
Lon Chaney Jr.
The Wolfman
Bela Lugosi
Dracula
Glenn Strange
The Monster
Lenore Aubert
Dr. Sandra Mornay
Jane Randolph
Joan Raymond
Frank Ferguson
Mr. McDougal
Charles Bradstreet
Dr. Stevens
George Barton
Man
Vincent Price
The Invisible Man (voice)
Bobby Barber
Waiter
Joe Kirk
Man at Costume Party in Fez
Harry Brown
Photographer
Howard Negley
Harris - Insurance Man
Carl Sklover
Man at Costume Party
Helen Spring
Woman at Baggage Counter
Paul Stader
Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.02x
+$4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grant, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
John Grant, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley
Frank Skinner
Charles Van Enger
Frank Gross
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
John Grant
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Charles Barton
Director
Frank Gross
Editor
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Screenplay
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Grace Houston
Costume Design
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein about?
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
Who directed Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
The principal cast of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange.
When was Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein released and how long is it?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $4.8M at the worldwide box office (6.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein based on a book or true story?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker", Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).