“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains, plus Sventoonie; this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic mammoth Universal Studios monster/sci-fi feature adaptation masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains, plus “Sventoonie”

Highlights from James Whale’s classic mammoth Universal Studios monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains. Sidebar: As of this writing, the original Universal theatrical trailer and the latter Realart re-issue trailer is unavailable.

“H.G. Wells’ Fantastic ‘Out-Of-This-World Show!” Latter Realart theatrical re-issue poster art for James Whale’s Universal production of “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/sci-fi film host will present his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933), this Sat.; Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central; followed by “Sventoonie” at 10:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1933 classic mammoth Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation was directed by veteran studio director James Whale.  Whale’s other classic mammoth Universal monster masterpieces include “Frankenstein” (1931) with Boris Karloff in the role of Frankenstein’s monster, the classic mammoth Universal thriller masterpiece adaptation of “The Old, Dark House” (1932) with Karloff, Lilian Bond, Charles Laughton, Melvyn Douglas and Raymond Massey and his classic mammoth Universal “Frankenstein” monster masterpiece sequel masterpiece production of  “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) with Elsa Lanchester in the title role of the Monster’s mate and Karloff’s reprisal of Frankenstein’s monster   Mostly known for his classic mammoth Universal monster, horror and thriller feature film masterpiece productions throughout his screen career, Whale also specialized in various comedy, drama and musical feature film productions during his tenure at Universal alongside the studio’s classic mammoth signature “house style” genre of  monster/thriller/horror feature film masterpieces.   Alongside his Universal directing career, Whale co-directed with veteran director Edmund Goulding and buisness tycoon Howard Hughes on the classic mammoth aviation-war drama masterpiece production of “Hell’s Angels” (1930) with Jean Harlow, Ben Lyon and James Hall; according to IMDB.   Ironically, Universal/MCA later acquired the rights to “Hell’s Angels” (1930) from Howard Hughes’ estate; according to a 1979 Universal re-release poster for the 1930 production.

Adapted for the screen from H.G. Wells’ 1897 sci-fi novel of the same name, the screenplay adaptation of Well’s novel for Whale’s classic mammoth 1933 Universal sci-fi/monster masterpiece production was written by veteran screenwriter R.C. Sherriff, along with uncredited story materials by veteran screenwriters by Philip Wylie and young Preston Sturges.  Sherriff wrote additional dialogue for Whale’s earlier classic Universal horror masterpiece production of “The Old Dark House” (1932) and served as a contributing writer for Lambert Hillyer’s classic mammoth Universal “Dracula” monster masterpiece installment of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936) with Gloria Holden. 

Sturges went onto greater fame writing numerous classic mammoth comedy masterpiece productions for Paramount Pictures throughout the 1940s, including “Remember the Night” (1940, with Fred MacMurray in his pre-“My Three Sons”/Ernie “Binge the Cringe” days & Barbara Stanwyck), “The Lady Eve” (1941, with Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda), “Sullivan’s Travels” (1941, with Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake), “The Palm Beach Story” (1942, with Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea and crooner Rudy Vallee), “The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek” (1943, with Betty Hutton and Eddie Bracken)  and “Hail the Conquering Hero” (1944. with Bracken and William Demarest in his pre-“My Three Sons”/Ernie “Binge the Cringe” days).   “The Invisible Man” (1933) was produced by veteran Universal production executive Carl Laemmle Jr., son of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle.(the senior Laemmle founded Universal as a merger of several pioneering motion picture production/distribution firms in 1912).

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933) on the airlanes of Me-TV.  He previously showcased Whale’s classic mammoth 1933 Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation of Wells’ “The Invisible Man” as a coast-to-coast big broadcast premiere back in  June 2011* and as regular Me-TV coast-to-coast big broadcasts back in  May 2013, March 2014, July 2015, March 2016,  Nov. 2019 and Feb. 2021.

In his “Son of Svengoolie” days and in his hometown of Berwyn/Chicago, Illinois; Sven/Rich Koz previously showcased Whale’s classic mammoth 1933 Universal sci-fi monster masterpiece adaptation as a Berwyn/Chicago big broadcast premiere on WFLD back in Aug. 1979; according to IMDB.  In Berwyn/Chicago, Svengoolie also previously showcased “The Invisible Man” (1933) on his hometown TV station in Berwyn/Chicago, WCIU-TV 26 back in March 2008; according to additional details from IMDB.

Who was in James Whale’s classic mammoth Universal monster masterpiece adaptation of “The Invisible Man” (1933)?

The players who appeared in James Whale’s classic mammoth Universal Studios sci-fi/monster masterpiece adaptation of  H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933) were Claude Rains (as Dr. Jack Griffin/the “Invisible Man”), Gloria Stuart (as Flora Cranley), Una O’Connor (as Jenny Hall), Henry Travers (as Dr. Cranley), E.E. Clive (as constable Jaffers), Dwight Frye (in a role as a reporter), Forrester Harvey (as Herbert Hall), William Harrigan (as Dr. Arthur Kemp), Holmes Herbert (as a police chief), Dudley Digges (as the chief detective),  Merle Tottenham (as Millie), Harry Stubbs (as Inspector Bird), Donald Stuart (as Inspector Lane), young Walter Brennan (in an uncredited role as a bicycle owner) and young John Carradine (in an uncredited role as an informer).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of Claude Rains in “The Invisible Man” (1933), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic mammoth Universal Studios monster/sci-fi feature adaptation masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of Claude Rains in “The Invisible Man” (1933)

A snippet from James Whale’s classic Universal Studios mammoth monster masterpiece adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains. Note: As of this writing, the original Universal theatrical trailer and the latter Realart re-issue trailer is unavailable.

“Fantastic sensation!” Original 1933 Universal Studios theatrical poster art variant for James Whale’s classic mammoth monster masterpiece adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/sci-fi film host will present his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933), this Sat.; Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1933 classic mammoth Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation was directed by veteran studio director James Whale.  Whale’s other classic mammoth Universal monster masterpieces include “Frankenstein” (1931) with Boris Karloff, “The Old, Dark House” (1932) with Karloff, Lilian Bond, Charles Laughton, Melvyn Douglas and Raymond Massey and “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) with Elsa Lanchester and Karloff.  Adapted for the screen from H.G. Wells’ 1897 novel of the same name, the screenplay adaptation of Whale’s classic mammoth Universal monster masterpiece production of “The Invisible Man” (1933) was written by veteran screenwriter R.C. Sherriff, along with uncredited screenplay material by Philip Wylie and young Preston Sturges.  Sherriff wrote additional dialogue for Whale’s earlier classic Universal horror masterpiece production of “The Old Dark House” (1932) and served as a contributing writer for Lambert Hillyer’s classic Universal “Dracula” monster masterpiece installment of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936) with Gloria Holden.  Sturges went onto greater fame writing comedies for Paramount Pictures throughout the 1940s, including “Remember the Night” (1940), “The Lady Eve” (1941), “Sullivan’s Travels” (1941), “The Palm Beach Story” (1942), “The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek” (1943)  and “Hail the Conquering Hero” (1944).   “The Invisible Man” (1933) was produced by veteran Universal producer/executive Carl Laemmle Jr., son of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle.(the senior Laemmle founded Universal as a merger of several pioneering film production/distribution firms in 1912).

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Whale’s classic mammoth 1933 Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation of Wells’ novel back in June 2011*, May 2013, March 2014, July 2015, March 2016 and Nov. 2019.

Who was in “The Invisible Man” (1933)?

The players who appeared in Whale’s classic mammoth Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation of Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933) were Claude Rains (as Dr. Jack Griffin/the “Invisible Man;” some of Rains’ other notable feature film appearances include his role of Sir John Talbot in George Waggner’s classic 1941 Universal mammoth monster masterpiece, “The Wolf Man” with Lon Chaney Jr.; the role of Capt. Louis “Louie” Renault in Michael Curtiz’s classic critically-acclaimed 1942 Warner Bros. wartime drama masterpiece with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, “Casablanca” and the role of Erique Claudin in Arthur Lubin’s 1943 classic Universal Technicolor monster masterpiece adaptation of “Phantom of the Opera” with Nelson Eddy and Susanna Foster), Gloria Stuart (as Flora Cranley; alongside her numerous film and television appearances throughout her screen career, Stuart previously played the role of Margaret Waverton in James Whale’s classic 1932 Universal horror-thriller masterpiece, “The Old, Dark House;” she also appeared in the role of Irene von Helldorf in Kurt Neumann’s classic 1934 Universal mystery-horror masterpiece, “Secret of the Blue Room;” in the latter part of her screen career, she later played the role of elderly Rose in James Cameron’s 1997 production of “Titanic”), Una O’Connor (as Jenny Hall, O’Connor later appeared in the role of Minnie in James Whale’s classic 1935 mammoth Universal monster masterpiece production of “Bride of Frankenstein” (with Lanchester and Karloff), Henry Travers (as Dr. Cranley; Travers was also known for his Holiday/Christmastime film appearances, including the role of  Horace P. Bogardus in Leo McCarey’s 1945 production of “The Bells of St. Mary’s” with Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman and the role of the angel Clarence in Frank Capra’s 1946 production of  “It’s A Wonderful Life” with James Stewart and Donna Reed), E.E. Clive (as constable Jaffers), Forrester Harvey (as Herbert Hall), William Harrigan (as Dr. Arthur Kemp), Holmes Herbert (as the police chief), Dudley Digges (as the chief detective),  Merle Tottenham (as Millie), Harry Stubbs (as Inspector Bird), Donald Stuart (as Inspector Lane), supporting Universal horror veteran Dwight Frye (in a role as a reporter), young Walter Brennan (in an uncredited role as a bicycle owner) and young John Carradine (in an uncredited role as an informer).

“Svengoolie” to present his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933) with Claude Rains, this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece that was adapted from a classic novel.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933)

A snippet from the 1933 Universal production of “The Invisible Man.”  Note: The Universal and/or latter Realart (re-issue) theatrical trailers are unavailable on YouTube and/or any other online video platform as of this writing.  –C.H.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/sci-fi film host will present his big broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933), this Sat.; Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“H.G. Wells‘ fantastic sensation!” Original 1933 Universal Studios poster art for James Whale‘s adaptation of “The Invisible Man” with Claude Rains.

Adapted from H.G. Wells’ sci-fi thriller novel, the 1933 Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece adaptation of “The Invisible Man” was directed by veteran Universal director James Whale.  Whale was known for his numerous landmark classic mammoth Universal monster screen masterpieces throughout his screen career, including “Frankenstein” (1931, with Boris Karloff) and  “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935, with Elsa Lanchester and Karloff).  The screenplay adaptation was written by veteran screenwriter R.C. Sherriff, along with uncredited screenplay material by Philip Wylie and young Preston Sturges (Sturges went onto greater fame directing comedies for Paramount throughout the 1940s).  “The Invisible Man” (1933) was produced by studio executive/producer Carl Laemmle Jr., son of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle.

This will mark Sven’s sixth big coast-to-coast broadcast of “The Invisible Man” (1933) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased James Whale’s 1933 classic Universal monster/sci-fi masterpiece back in June 2011*, May 2013, March 2014, July 2015 and March 2016.

Who was in “The Invisible Man” (1933)?

The players who appeared in James Whale’s 1933 landmark Universal monster/sci-fi adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” were Claude Rains (as Dr. Jack Griffin/the “Invisible Man”), Gloria Stuart (as Flora Cranley), Henry Travers (as Dr. Cranley), Una O’Connor (as Jenny Hall), Forrester Harvey (sa Herbert Hall), William Harrigan (as Dr. Arthur Kemp), Holmes Herbert (as the police chief), Dudley Digges (as the chief detective), E.E. Clive (as constable Jaffers), Merle Tottenham (as Millie), Harry Stubbs (as Inspector Bird), Donald Stuart (as Inspector Lane), supporting Universal horror veteran Dwight Frye (in an uncredited role as a reporter), young John Carradine (in an uncredited role as an informer) and young Walter Brennan (in an uncredited role as a bicycle owner).