‘Young Frankenstein’ released in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 15 1974)


Video: 'Young Frankenstein' trailer

(Sunday, December 15, 1974)Young Frankenstein, a parody of the horror film genre, especially the Frankenstein franchise of the 1930’s, opened today in U.S. theaters, including the Sutton in New York City.

Directed by Mel Brooks, the film starred Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars and Madeline Kahn.