The commentary by mel brooks is more an exercise in nostalgia, and he manages to mention the names of almost. As you see it is imperative that the door be able to spin 360 degrees from a center pivot point. In young frankenstein, brooks cowriter and star gene wilder plays the haunted grandson of dr. This is a hilarious satire of the old 1931 frankenstein movie and subsequent sequels. An eerie transylvanian lullaby begins to play in the b. See more ideas about young frankenstein, frankenstein and i movie. Brooks is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies including the producers, the twelve chairs, blazing saddles, young frankenstein, silent movie, high anxiety, history of the world, part i, spaceballs and robin hood. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Another point that makes this harder for me is that the bookcase will only be on stage for one scene which means that the whole. Sep 30, 2017 there are some set pieces that are brilliant too the hermits house with a smash able wall and the stand alone classic revolving bookcase complete with candle triggers. The bookcase scene is one of my favourite scenes from the movie young. Were doing a production of young frankenstein and im stumped when it comes to the spinning bookcase.
The candle that operates the bookcase door appears to go out momentarily, and then comes back on, before frankenstein and the assistant go down the passageway, but it simply got caught in a draft and dimmed completely down before coming up again normal behavior of candles. Open this goddamn door or ill kick your rotten heads in. Young frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinemaand for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. Were doing a production of young frankenstein and im stumped when. More differences differences monster in young frankenstein does not accidentally drown the little girl in the countryside.
Full costumes, sets and props are available for rental straight from the broadway production. Young frankenstein vs mary shelleys frankenstein by kevin. It is an affectionate musical parody of the cult horror genre and lends largely from mary shelleys frankenstein. You have the laboratory housing right in the middle of the table and the.
Movies uz this category is for questions and answers related to young frankenstein, as asked by users of. Mel brooks own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. This picturedriven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers inside the classic films marvelous creation story via neverbeforeseen black and white and color photography from the set and. Too smart for simple mindless parody, mel brooks has preserved enough of mary shelleys ideological interests interrelationships between the scientist and his family and the scientist and his creation there is no substantive exploration of the relationship between science. In young frankenstein, currently presented by silhouette stages, we discover whether the legacy of frankenstein holds true. You have to hit five targets and then the candle on the bookcase to start. I would agree with this, and under the masterful direction of mel brooks we find the cast carefully executes flawless humor and captivates us with a wild and uncanny take on the frankenstein legend. An american grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Celebratory parody of the 1930s frankenstein films as the doctors grandson gene wilder inherits the creepy old transylvanian estate and makes his own monster peter boyle. By some accounts, young frankenstein is the magnum opus of gene wilders diverse and broad assembly of performances. Showcasing vintage frankenstein for sale right now on the internet. At least 90% of all cool houses have featured one of these. The making of and outtakes from young frankenstein youtube.
Jun 08, 2007 the doctor frankenstein is in, pirate queens out. A bookcase passage is where a secret room or a secret underground passage is hidden behind a bookcase or triggered by the removal or manipulation of a book in a bookcase it doesnt have to involve books. Wilders comedic performance in young frankenstein is golden. Frederick frankenstein decides to replicate his ancestors work of bringing a dead body to life. Young frankenstein setpropscostumes rental music theatre. On a distant, rainy hill, the old frankenstein castle, as we knew and loved it, is illuminated by another bolt of lightning. Frankenstein thats fronkensteen as he attempts to complete his grandfathers. A wickedly inspired reimagining of the frankenstein legend based on mel brooks classic comedy masterpiece, the story follows bright young dr. Musical numbers are a staple of virtually all of mr.
Spoofing classic horror in the way that brookss previous film blazing saddles sent up classic westerns, the movie is both a loving tribute and a raucous, irreverent parody of universals. Young frankenstein 27x40 us one sheet vintage movie poster original 1974. This is a fullfledged special edition of young frankenstein, offering a lot in the way of meaningful extras note that there was an almost identical release of this disc in 1998, differing only in the cover art on the box see above. The doctor frankenstein is in, pirate queens out tv guide. Those three were complete scenestealers, and made young frankenstein the megahit that it is today. In many of his scenes with them, wilder had to play the straight man to those outrageous. Now, no guilt, no malignity, no misery can be found to equal mine. In both shows, the climax happens about threefourths of the way through the story. Young frankenstein is a brilliant sendup of both mary shelleys novel and the 1931 classic film, frankenstein. Indeed, young frankenstein is a charmed film, nothing less than a comedy classic, representing the finest work from everyone involved. Put the candle back young frankenstein gene wilder youtube.
Young frankenstein screenplay by gene wilder first draft young frankenstein fade in 1 ext. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 55 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 2 production design by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 4. Oct 14, 2015 were doing a production of young frankenstein and im stumped when it comes to the spinning bookcase. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Overall the whole set just works being atmospheric, easily to relate to and identify but. Young frankenstein sexnudity 5 a woman wakes up in a cave and frankensteins monster moves toward her, unfastens his pants and the woman reacts to the apparent size of his genitals as he lies on top of her and she starts singing joyfully sex.
If we look at the base of a brain which has just been removed from the skull, theres very little of the midbrain that we could actually see. This is our first hint that we might be in a mel brooks movie. It is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by brooks and gene wilder and directed by brooks, who has described it as his best film. Remembering gene wilder and his iconic role in young. You have the laboratory housing right in the middle of the table and the bookcase on the right to start the game. Hes able to move effortlessly between dry, sarcastic humor right into zany and overthetop slapstick. However the initial attempt doesnt seem to work, but he doesnt seem to let the failure phase him. Comparing shelleys frankenstein and young frankenstein. Young frankenstein, officially known by the title the new mel brooks musical young frankenstein, is a musical based on the 1974 film of the same name directed by brooks and gene wilder. Frederick welcomes the monster back to his castle such that he can teach it.
Young frankenstein language 4 3 sexual references, 4 scatological terms 3 mild, 2 anatomical terms, 6 mild obscenities, namecalling cuckoo, filthy rotten yellow, mother grabbing bastard, sick, lunatic brain, doodoo, filthy slimy rat, crude, primitive, grotesque, insane, halfcrazed, exclamations keep your mouth shut, 1 religious profanity gd, 6 religious exclamations e. The bed chamber was lined with lots of candles and bookcases it was his medical. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Young frankenstein quiet dignity and grace scene from the 1974 film, young frankenstein. And since young frankenstein is a brilliant spoof on the 1930s movies frankenstein and son of frankenstein, the opening credits are shown as a blackandwhite film, complete with the names of the actors and production staff. Complete media packs wheel logos videos backglasses db2s animated. From the creators of the producers comes this monster new musical comedy. Freddy examining the bookcase there seem to be quite a few books. Young frankenstein, officially known as the new mel brooks musical young frankenstein, is a musical with a book by mel brooks and thomas meehan and music and lyrics by brooks.
Frankenstein, mary shelley, complete version by mary. Marty feldman, cloris leachman, gene wilder and teri garr in young frankenstein. Young frankenstein is a parody of monster movies, specifically this should be obvious the frankenstein films of the 1930s starring boris karloff. The casebook of victor frankenstein is probably the most feeble yet. In both mary shelleys gothic novel frankenstein and mel brooks movie young frankenstein, frankenstein, the protagonist, is a scientist whose obsession with power and reanimation take over his life. This picturedriven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers inside the classic films marvelous creation story via neverbeforeseen black and white and color photography from. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Vintage frankenstein for sale rare antique collectibles. The protagonist of this movie is the youngest frankenstein. Too smart for simple mindless parody, mel brooks has preserved enough of mary shelleys ideological interests interrelationships between the scientist and his family and the scientist and his creation there is no substantive exploration of the relationship between. The entrance is typically opened when a particular book on the shelf is pulled off or uses a switch in a statue, usually under the head.
The title of the novel refers to a scientist, victor frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being. A bookcase passage is where a secret room or a secret underground passage is hidden behind a bookcase or triggered by the removal or manipulation of a book in a bookcase. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Not one joke has lost its payoff, and none of the countless gags have lost their zany appeal. Vintage 1974ahi azrak hamway universal monster frankenstein complete. Director mel brooks has spoofed other movies with robin hood men in tights and high anxiety. If you were to argue that mel brookss young frankenstein ranks among the topten funniest movies of all time, nobody could reasonably dispute the claim.
The scene in the musical greatly resembles this scene from the movie. Ironically, by parodying monster movies, young frankenstein is itself a monster movie. Frankenstein 1970 4x6 ft vintage french grande movie poster original 1958. Paul tate depoo iii has designed an amusing set that features victor frankensteins library on one side and his laboratory on the other, incorporating matthew youngs video design for the transylvania loews theatre for the works signature number, irving berlins puttin on the ritz. I uploaded this clip as a tribute to gene wilder when he passed away.
I laughed the hardest during the scene where gene wilders doctor frankenstein pronounced fronkensteen discovers the secret passage behind the bookcase. Legendary filmmaker and comedian mel brooks the producers, blazing saddles brings his iconic monster musical comedy young frankenstein to life on stage in an allsinging, alldancing, alllaughing musical collaboration with tonyaward winning broadway director and choreographer susan stroman. The project gutenberg etext of frankenstein, by mary. In the book, victor frankenstein is the main character and in the movie, his grandson, fredrick frankenstein, is the protagonist. I couldnt find a reason for not creating a full bookshelf, other than possibly to reduce the number of props that would have to be affixed whilst the bookcase spun. So many funny bits were telegraphed to the audience because we knew what was coming from the film, e.
The basic silliness of young frankenstein should work for just about anyone, but the melodramatic acting, lighting and music might turn off viewers who dont know that the badness is. In the end, young frankenstein suffers from many of the same problems as other movies. The once proud name of frankenstein has been dragged, by my only son, victor, into an abyss of shame. Oct 15, 2016 before the show starts, old blackandwhite movies flicker on the stage. From a career that includes some of the best comedies ever made, this is the film for which mel brooks will be most. Young frankenstein, written by mel brooks and gene wilder, starring the latter and directed by the former 9. Dga quarterly magazine winter 2009 screening room david. Overall the whole set just works being atmospheric, easily to relate to and identify but also allows the actors their space. May 29, 2016 young frankenstein, officially known by the title the new mel brooks musical young frankenstein, is a musical based on the 1974 film of the same name directed by brooks and gene wilder. One particularly humorous example is found in the film young frankenstein, when doctor frankensteins. Find out where young frankenstein is streaming, if young frankenstein is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Frankenstein gene wilder and inga teri garr struggle with a revolving bookcase hiding a secret passage. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible.
In form and content, brooks film parodies james whales 1931 frankenstein, even down to using some of its original laboratory equipment. See more ideas about young frankenstein, frankenstein and frankenstein costume. One particularly humorous example is found in the film young frankenstein, when doctor frankenstein s laboratory is opened via a bookcase triggered by a candle. There was a time when the name frankenstein conjured dreams of virtue, of honor and devotion. Young frankenstein is a great parody of classic horror films, particularly frankenstein. The story of young frankenstein follows the basic plot structure of mary shelleys original novel fairly accurately, with brooks and wilder manipulating the story and introducing new characters so effectively, that you quickly stop comparing the. Young frankenstein 1974 pg 1 hour and 46 minutes gene wilder, peter boyle, marty feldman, cloris leachman and madeline kahn directed by mel brooks. Someone takes the box, but the skeletal corpse doesnt let it go without a fight. The lid is opened to reveal a corpse clutching an ornate metal box. Young frankenstein follows in this tradition, but making sure you know that the frankenstein in this title is the doctor, not the monster, who often gets confused for frankenstein. Young frankenstein where to stream and watch decider. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration.
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