1935
English actor Boris Karloff (1887 - 1969) relaxes on the set of the film 'Bride of Frankenstein,' in which he reprises his role as Frankenstein's creation.
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He thought he had died and gone to heaven
when he could go to a five-day cricket match
and have smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches.
when he could go to a five-day cricket match
and have smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches.
SARA KARLOFF, BORIS' DAUGHTER
c. 1935
Still wearing the monster makeup for his role in 'Bride of Frankenstein,' Boris Karloff sits down for a snack on set
Image: John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images
His given name was William Henry Pratt, but he went by his stage name, "Boris Karloff" (1887-1969). Karloff found fame in the breakthrough role as Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film.
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