Thursday, October 22, 2009
Abbott & Costello Meet Lots Of Monsters
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello did a series of movies in the late 40's into the 50's where they encountered classic monsters from the Universal horror movies. The first movie was Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein. They not only run into Frankenstein's Monster in this movie, but also Dracula and The Wolf Man. Future films include Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) & Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955). I loved watching these movies when I was a kid. Here are some of the movie posters as well as the trailer for Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein. Anybody ever seen any of these movies?
I've seen the Frankenstein one and part of the Invisible Man - I flipped to after it started which I hate to do. But I loved the special effects of the Invisible Man vanishing a piece at a time until only his teeth were left and then not even that. Very impressive seeing how it was done without computers.
ReplyDeleteHey Jami. Thanks for commenting. That's cool that you've seen some of these. I really enjoyed them. It's been awhile since I've seen them though. I do think there were some great special effects from the time these were done.
ReplyDeleteI've seen all the Abbott & Costello movies and the monster ones are the best!!
ReplyDeletei like at the end of the one where they meet Frankenstein you can hear Vincent Price's voice and he's the Invisible Man. It's a cool little cameo.
I have never seen any of those, although I used to try to stay up all night watching the Halloween scary movies marathon, when living in NC.;) I so enjoy your Halloween theme.;)
ReplyDeleteLove these Keith - great movies, the one in a haunted house, with a frog in the soup, and a moving candle is classic - and a must see scene is Abbott and Costello moving the (just fainted) invisible man through a revolving door..
ReplyDeletei haven't seen these, but i think i will have to now. great post!
ReplyDeletehiya, ive never seen these movie versions before but do like the posters!
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Hey Wiec. Thanks for commenting. That's so cool that you've seen all their movies. I watched all of their movies back when I was growing up. I'd love to see some of them again now.
ReplyDeleteHey Protege. Sorry you've never seen any of these. They are really cool. A&C were funny in all their movies, but these were the best.
ReplyDeleteHey Dave. Thanks for commenting. Glad to see you're a fan of these. There are so many awesome moments in their movies.
ReplyDeleteHey Insider. Thanks. Hope you get a chance to see these.
ReplyDeleteHey Marian. Thanks. Maybe you'll get a chance to see them someday. I'm glad you like the posters.
I remember that I saw some of them when I was a kid too. I loved these. I need to also see if I can see these again.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen any of their movies at all. I'll have to see if I can see any of these.
ReplyDeletei haven't seen any of these movies
ReplyDeletebut i'm sure it's fun and a good movie.
thanks for sharing and have a great day!
I've never seen any of them, but I LOVE the posters. Somehow I suspect that they might be even better than the films - they kind of say all there is to say about a fun monster movie!
ReplyDeleteHey Wolf. Thanks. Hope you get a chance to see these.
ReplyDeleteHey Phoebe. Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed these. I wanna see them again myself.
ReplyDeleteHey Mom. Thanks. I'm sure you would enjoy these. They were lots of fun. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHey Cocktails. Thanks. These are cool posters. The movies are a lot of fun. They definitely aren't serious movies at all.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to see A&C meet Frankenstien at a revival-type theater downtown here tomorrow night.
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Hey Robert. Wow. That's really cool. I hope you have a great time.
ReplyDeleteAbbott & Costello were unforgettable. They were the best!.
ReplyDeleteHmm, obviously need to work on expanding my knowledge in this genre.
ReplyDeleteI'm very keen to watch these.
So thanks for the tip :)
These sound great. I've never seen anything starring Abbott and Costello before, but my mom adores them. Perhaps I'll have to check these out for Halloween! :)
ReplyDeleteYears ago some of these films used to hold me in thrall. It was difficult to get hold of them but once we did manage to we sat down with fair anticipation as it begun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dana. Glad to see you're a fan of theirs.
ReplyDeleteHey Anika. Thanks for commenting. You are very welcome. Happy I could introduce you to these movies.
ReplyDeleteHey Erika. Thanks for commenting. Glad I could maybe entice you to see some of their movies. I think you'll enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteHey Anil. Thanks for commenting. Great hearing from you. I'm glad you enjoyed these movies.
ReplyDeleteOh, these look wonderful! I don't think I've ever seen any of these films. I'll have to check netflixs.
ReplyDeleteAdore the old movie posters.
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Hey Maria. Glad you liked the posters. I do hope you get a chance to see some of these movies.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love the old way? Nice to see a movie without computer special effects. ;) Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteHey Lore. Thanks for commenting. I know what you mean. I love the way the old movies did their effects.
ReplyDeleteive never seen any of the movies, but i love the posters!
ReplyDeleteWow, I had no idea. These look hillarious! They're actually available on Netflix. I'm going to have to check them out. They look so funny!
ReplyDeleteHey Tights. I'm glad I could let you in on these. I do hope you'll enjoy them. It's been awhile since I've seen any of them, but I enjoyed it. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteSo fun!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of these before ~ the posters are fab!
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These movies are such darling classics! I remember being allowed to watch them at Halloween when I was quite young because they weren't (too) frightening :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a fantastic week, Keith!
♥ Jessica
Hey Carrie. Thanks. Glad you liked the posters. That's cool that I was the first to let you know about these.
ReplyDeleteHey Jessica. Thanks. That's cool that you've seen these. I got to watch them when I was a kid because they were considered more funny than spooky. I enjoyed them a lot.
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ReplyDeleteThanks well I hope it will be for good in a few years! I just watch Ocean's Eleven 1960. Now that was cool I says! I just hate when they copy. The remake was ok, but original is original. Don't you think?
By the way thanks, sure not on you ;)!
Those movies must be so fun!!
ReplyDeleteMany kisses my friend Keith!
You have the best eye!
I am so going to have to see these. I always heard about them, but never saw any of these films. OK bud we are so netflixing these. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those movies! My 8 year old is constantly begging me to watch them. Guess I should dust the DVD's off and have a mini marathon!
ReplyDeleteI love The Abbott & Costello movies and especially the comedy/monster ones...
ReplyDeleteYa know, I really miss seeing them...
I'm not sure I've seen any of those movies. Maybe, Frankenstein. :)
ReplyDeleteI used to sit down with dad when he watched his movies. :)
I was so obsessed with their films when I was a little girl and had forgotten about them Keith!!♥ Wonderful post... thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI love when you post these awesome movie posters. Can you believe most of them were hand drawn??? Incredible.
ReplyDeleteOh and Keith do you watch Mad Men?? I have a feeling that would be like your favorite show ever. I watch it every week and I always think of your blog
This is amazing. I watched all of these movies growing up as a child. I remember laughing with my mother, who loved Abbott and Costello, Jerry Lewis, The Three Stooges, and the like.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great. It brings back many a happy memory of years gone by.
Thanks for the nostalgia.
Have a great evening.
Hey Lore. Thanks for commenting. Oh yeah. I much prefer the original Ocean's Eleven over the remake. There's nobody out there quite like the Rat Pack.
ReplyDeleteHey Kira. Thanks so much. I'm thrilled that you enjoy the posts I do here. Cheers!
Hey Steph. Thanks for commenting. That's cool that you wanna see these. They are awesome. I'd love to see them again since it's been so long.
Hey Dad. Thanks for commenting. Yeah, a movie marathon with your kid would be very cool. These movies are great.
ReplyDeleteHey Sebina. Thanks. Cool that you enjoyed these movies too. These are my favorite movies of theirs.
Hey Lance. Thanks. I can't always remember all the things I saw as a kid. Maybe you did see at least one of these.
Hey Gabbi. Thanks. I'm glad to see that you're a fan of A&C. Those guys are comedy legends and icons. They were always so funny together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana. Cheers!
Hey Clare. Thanks. I'm glad you love these posters. These are amazing. They just don't make posters like this anymore. I do love Mad Men. What a cool show. I plan to post about it up here.
Hey Cheryl Lynn. Thanks for commenting. I'm so happy I could bring back good memories. That's one thing I love about this blog. It helps me remember things from my childhood, plus it helps others do the same. I love all of those comedians you named.
ReplyDeletelove those vintage movie posters!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful posters Keith - I love bud and Lou - seriously funny chaps...I remember watching them a lot on Saturdays and Sundays when I was little. I think my fave was when they met the Mummy - I'll have to check out your clip here - thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHey Sam. Thanks. Cool that you're a fan of their work too. These guys were so hilarious. I loved their monster movies.
the posters are hilarious :)
ReplyDeletea nice weekend to you!
Hey Kat. Thanks. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteAh I love the old movie posters, so cool.
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Thanks Dustjacket. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWhat's better that Abbot and Costello? Keith u just bring out some good memories of what real tv and films where and shod be!
ReplyDeleteHey Maria. Thanks so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed this post. I appreciate that. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteawesome, I love the Abbott & Costello monster films. Lou Costello is a Jersey boy!
ReplyDeleteHey Jay. Thanks for commenting. Glad to see you're a fan of them. That's cool that Lou is from Jersey.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the so many Frankenstein movies. But i must admit this has to be one of my favs. All the Abbott & Costello movies and the monster ones have always been the best
ReplyDeleteHey Autumn. Thanks for commenting. So cool that you're a fan of this. I love their Frankestein movie. It is so funny. It was great to see all those monsters in one flick.
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