Filmmaker
The Resume
(July 22, 1893-May 29, 1957)
Directed 'Frankenstein,' 'The Old Dark House,' 'The Invisible Man,' 'Bride of Frankenstein,' 'Show Boat,' 'The Great Garrick,' 'The Man in the Iron Mask,' 'Green Hell' and 'Hello Out There'
Why he might be annoying
He was unable to adapt to the public's declining interest in horror movies.
He spent his final years as a near recluse, only meeting other people while hosting all-male parties at his estate.
He drowned himself in his own pool despite his fear of water.
He was often credited as producing his films, though he never actually did.
Why he might not be annoying
He lived the American dream, immigrating from a poor English mining town to make a fortune in Hollywood.
He spent time in a German prison camp during World War I.
His impact on the horror genre is still felt today.
He is generally considered a superior director to Tod Browning, the other major horror director of the 1930s.
He was one of the first openly gay Hollywood celebrities and was ostracized for it.
Credit: Eegah
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 37 Votes: 37.84% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 61.97% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 141 Votes: 43.26% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 218 Votes: 46.79% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 392 Votes: 42.60% Annoying
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