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Birth Name: James Whale
Born: 22 July 1889 Died: 29 May 1957
Country of origin: 
United Kingdom
Relationship Status: In a relationship
Partner: David Lewis
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The Idiot's Guide To Famous (Classic) Filmmakers
(85 items)list by Severin Severin
Published 13 years, 2 months ago 
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My favorite film of my favorite directors
(215 items)list by Rath
Published 11 years, 3 months ago
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Top Deceased Directors
(61 items)list by diabolical dr voodoo
Published 17 years, 4 months ago
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A Movie for every Director (part 4)
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Published 11 years, 6 months ago
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Acting up: 10 film directors played on screen
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Published 13 years, 3 months ago
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James Whale was an English film director, theatre director and actor. He is best remembered for his work in the horror film genre, having directed such classics as "Frankenstein" (1931), "The Old Dark House" (1932), "The Invisible Man" (1933), "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935), and what is considered the definitive film version of the musical "Show Boat" (1936). Whale also served as an infantry officer in the British Army during World War I, where he was captured by the Germans and held as a POW. It was during this time he discovered his interest in drama.
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1. Frankenstein (1931)
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2. The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
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3. The Invisible Man (1933)
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4. The Old Dark House (1932)
| Rating: | 117 Watched |
5. Hell's Angels (1930)
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1. You May Be Next! (1936)
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1. Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026)
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The Big Names of Horror (57 person items)
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Movies: Greatest Directors (62 person items)"Frankenstein (1931) Bride of Frankenstein (1935) The Old Dark House (1932) The Invisible Man (1933) Hell's Angels (1930) The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) Green Hell (1940)"
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