Boris Karloff: A Biography (Hourlong Press) - Kindle Edition

He Who Gave Life to Monsters: A Biography of Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff, the man who became synonymous with Frankenstein's monster, was much more than just a horror film icon. This concise biography delves into the fascinating life of William Henry Pratt, the mixed-race shy boy with a lisp from England who transformed himself into a Hollywood legend.

From his early days struggling in Canada to his many tiny roles in forgettable films and his eventual meteoric rise as a horror star, this concise biography explores Karloff's personal life, his many marriages, and his battles with typecasting. Karloff was a busy screen actor, but he also found time to help found the Screen Actor’s Guild, appear on a vast number of TV shows, and even do voice work for children’s shows and recording.

Drawing on interviews, letters, and personal accounts, we will find a complex and talented man who left an indelible mark on cinema.

This book is not just for fans of classic horror films; it is for anyone who appreciates the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.

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• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZ6VMQX1
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 1533 KB
• Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
• Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
• Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 43 pages

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  • 2 in Biographies of Actors & Actresses
  • 3 in Film & Video Art

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