‘Bride of Frankenstein’ premieres in San Francisco 80 years ago today (Apr 19 1935)


Video: 'Bride of Frankenstein' (trailer)

(Good Friday, April 19, 1935)Bride of Frankenstein, a horror film about Baron Frankenstein who is forced to tempt fate once again by creating a suitable mate for his monster, premiered today in San Francisco.

Directed by James Whale, the first sequel to Frankenstein (1931) starred Boris Karloff with Elsa Lanchester in the title role.