Frankenstein's Daughter
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Frankenstein's Daughter was the third of four drive-in
films crafted by producer Marc Frederic and director Richard E. Cunha
in the late 1950s. In it, Victor Frankenstein
's grandson repeats his grandfather's grisly experiments.
, Oliver (Donald Murphy), is hiding away as a laboratory
assistant for the gentle Prof. Morton (Felix Locher). While Dr. Morton pursues a pet project, Dr. Frankenstein secretly works his own experiments on his benefactor's niece, Trudy Morton (Sandra Knight). Although these experiments temporarily disfigure
Trudy's face and cause her to wander aimlessly at night, they are only a build-up to Oliver's greater goal of recreating life. With the aid of one of his father's former assistants, Oliver constructs a female monster
from the body parts of various murdered people and begins to deal a horrible fate upon any who dare stand in the way of his desires.
Drive-in theater
A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars.The screen can be as simple as a...
films crafted by producer Marc Frederic and director Richard E. Cunha
Richard E. Cunha
Richard Earl Cunha was a Hawaiian born cinematographer and film director...
in the late 1950s. In it, Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein was born in Napoli, is a Swiss fictional character and the protagonist of the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, written by Mary Shelley...
's grandson repeats his grandfather's grisly experiments.
Plot
The son of Victor FrankensteinVictor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein was born in Napoli, is a Swiss fictional character and the protagonist of the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, written by Mary Shelley...
, Oliver (Donald Murphy), is hiding away as a laboratory
Laboratory
A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. The title of laboratory is also used for certain other facilities where the processes or equipment used are similar to those in scientific laboratories...
assistant for the gentle Prof. Morton (Felix Locher). While Dr. Morton pursues a pet project, Dr. Frankenstein secretly works his own experiments on his benefactor's niece, Trudy Morton (Sandra Knight). Although these experiments temporarily disfigure
Disfigurement
Disfigurement is the state of having one's appearance deeply and persistently harmed medically, as from a disease, birth defect, or wound.Disfigurement, whether caused by a benign or malignant condition, often leads to severe psychosocial problems such as negative body image; depression;...
Trudy's face and cause her to wander aimlessly at night, they are only a build-up to Oliver's greater goal of recreating life. With the aid of one of his father's former assistants, Oliver constructs a female monster
Frankenstein's monster
Frankenstein's monster is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus. The creature is often erroneously referred to as "Frankenstein", but in the novel the creature has no name...
from the body parts of various murdered people and begins to deal a horrible fate upon any who dare stand in the way of his desires.
Cast
- John AshleyJohn Ashley (actor)John Ashley was an actor who appeared in many films, most notably the American International Pictures' "Beach Party" films...
as Johnny Bruder - Sandra Knight as Trudy Morton
- Donald Murphy as Oliver Frankenstein/Frank
- Sally ToddSally ToddSally Jo Todd is an American actress and model. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for the February 1957 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by David Sutton and Ed DeLong....
as Suzie Lawler - Harold Lloyd Jr.Harold Lloyd Jr.Harold Clayton Lloyd, Jr. was an American actor and singer.-Career:The second child and only son of the silent film comedian Harold Lloyd and actress Mildred Davis, Lloyd made several B-movies in the 1950s and 60s, including The Flaming Urge and Frankenstein's Daughter...
as Don - Felix Locher as Dr. Morton
- Wolfe Barzell as Elsu
- John ZarembaJohn ZarembaJohn Zaremba was an American actor most noted for supporting roles on science fiction films and TV series....
as Lt. Boyle - Robert Dix as Det. Bill Dillon
- Harry WilsonHarry Wilson (actor)Harry Wilson was an English character actor who appeared in over 200 films from 1928 to 1965.His distinctive facial features often led to him being cast as various henchmen, thugs, convicts and brawlers...
as the Monster