EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 35 MIN
Episode 17. James Whale: Of Gods and Monsters
from The Monster Archives · host Ian the Wolf Man
Visionary director James Whale helped bring the Golden Age of Horror films to life by directing "Frankenstein" (1931), "The Old Dark House" (1932), "The Invisible Man" (1933), and "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). But Whale was much more than a director. He was an artist. He was openly gay throughout his entire professional life. Above all, he was a pioneer of filmmaking in the early era of Talkies. Join us as we journey through Whale's life and career.
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Visionary director James Whale helped bring the Golden Age of Horror films to life by directing "Frankenstein" (1931), "The Old Dark House" (1932), "The Invisible Man" (1933), and "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). But Whale was much more than a director. He was an artist. He was openly gay throughout his entire professional life. Above all, he was a pioneer of filmmaking in the early era of Talkies. Join us as we journey through Whale's life and career.
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