The film is known for its visual effects devised by John P. Fulton, John J. Mescall and Frank D. Williams, whose work is often credited for the success of the film. [30][31] This two-disc release includes The Invisible Man, along with The Invisible Man Returns, The Invisible Woman, Invisible Agent, and The Invisible Man's Revenge, as well as a short documentary—Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed—hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer. Having found limited success as a stage actor in his native England and New York, Claude Rains made a sensational film debut in "The Invisible Man" … William Claude Rains, born in the Clapham area of London, was the son of the British stage actor Frederick Rains. Claude Rains grabs Gloria Stuart in movie art for the film 'The Invisible Man', 1933. Drama. Whether the process of making himself invisible or the power of his invisibility leads to his violent actions is left open to question. The resurrected Wolf Man, seeking a cure for his malady, enlists the aid of a mad scientist, who claims he will not only rid the Wolf Man of his nocturnal metamorphosis, but also revive the frozen body of Frankenstein's inhuman creation. The film was written by R.C. On the evening of his escape from the inn, Griffin turns up at Kemp's home. [3] As an adaptation of a book, the film has been described as a "nearly perfect translation of the spirit of the tale" upon which it is based. [2], Mordaunt Hall of The New York Times wrote, "The story makes such superb cinematic material that one wonders that Hollywood did not film it sooner. Qualifizierte Bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. [27][28][29] In 2004, Universal released The Invisible Man: The Legacy Collection on DVD as part of the "Universal Legacy Collection". They soon come to regret their decision. After securing his books, Griffin angrily attacks and kills the officer. Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate. Claude Rains has the power of invisibility. A late-season snowstorm forces Griffin to seek shelter in a barn, where he soon falls asleep. TV Shows. An acid-scarred composer rises from the Paris sewers to boost his favorite opera understudy's career. Sherriff, along with Philip Wylie and Preston Sturges, though the latter duo's work was considered unsatisfactory and they were taken off the project. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. Amazon.de - Kaufen Sie The Invisible Man by Claude Rains günstig ein. They soon come to regret their decision. The owner of a coal mining operation, falsely imprisoned for fratricide, takes a drug to make him invisible, despite its side effect: gradual madness. Meanwhile, Flora Cranley appeals to her father to do something about the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Griffin, his assistant and her sweetheart. Kostenlose Lieferung für viele Artikel! In February 2016, it was announced that Johnny Depp would star in the remake with Ed Solomon writing the film's script, while Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan would be the producers. Several notable character actors appear in minor roles, including Dwight Frye as a reporter, Walter Brennan as a man whose bicycle is stolen by Griffin, and John Carradine, acting at that time under the name Peter Richmond, as a Cockney informer. The Invisible Man is a 1933 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale. [36] This set contains six films: The Invisible Man, The Invisible Man Returns, The Invisible Woman, Invisible Agent, The Invisible Man's Revenge, and Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man. 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