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4. Jack Pierce applies make up to Boris Karloff for Son of Frankenstein, ca. 1939
Jack Pierce applies make up to Boris Karloff for Son of Frankenstein, ca. 1939
Courtesy Universal Studios Licensing LLC
The enduring visual impact of the Frankenstein film monster of the 1930s owed much to the skill of make-up artist Jack Pierce, who transformed Boris Karloff into a creature who would be recognized around the world.