THE WOLF MAN – 1941 American horror film written by Curt Siodmak and produced and directed by George Waggner. It opened 80years ago in the US. The film stars Lon Chaney Jr. in the title role. Claude Rains, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles, Bela Lugosi, Evelyn Ankers, and Maria Ouspenskaya star in supporting roles. The prototype of Hollywood‘s depictions of the legend of the werewolf. This film is part of the Universal Monsters movies and is of great cinematic acclaim for its production.
Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr.) returns to his ancestral home aft the death of his brother to reconcile with his estranged father. One night Larry kills a creature to rescue his girlfriend’s friend from the creature’s attack but is bitten in the process. A gypsy fortuneteller reveals to Larry that he will transform into a wolf since he who is bitten by a werewolf and lives will turn into one himself.
It starred Claude Rains, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowle, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr.
