Boris Karloff - This Is Your Life (1957) complete version

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  • Featuring -:
    J. Warren Bacon
    Frank Brink
    Rusel Crouse
    Barbara Edwards
    James Edwards
    Axel Gruenberg
    Boris Karloff
    Evie Karloff
    Sara Karloff
    Jim Laker
    Howard Lindsay
    Jack P. Pierce
    Jane Stone
    Geoffrey Taylor
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ความคิดเห็น • 305

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver 9 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    It seems that the scariest villains on screen turn out to be the sweetest and kindest people. As an actor myself, I always marvel at the job he did in "Frankenstein." The most difficult acting of all is non-verbal acting, yet he infused this horrifying, lumbering creature with a sense of pathos and all-to human qualities that made you care about him as much as fear him. It was a performance for the ages, never to be duplicated. RIP.

    • @moontheloon5
      @moontheloon5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well said, tiffsaver!

    • @tiffsaver
      @tiffsaver 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +moontheloon5
      +hermankatnip
      Be sure to watch "The Bride of Frankenstein," my all-time Karloff classic, and one of the very first sequels of all time. Rarely do sequels ever surpass the original, but this time Universal and James Whale hit it out of the park. Amazing.

    • @victoriataylor5457
      @victoriataylor5457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@irened. So What Do you really think this actor will believe you ? Here you are AGAIN on yet another Karloff video. , you know what, there are so many of your pedophiles, out there running around ,why dont you worry about them.? They are the ones you should worry about , not dead people. Now, why in the world do you worry so much about a dead man. You are a very disturbed lady, crazy is more like it ! Your are totally a nut case. And yes I'm a Karloff fan . And so are millions of others as you can see by the comments. Are they all pedophiles too ? Your a sick woman who needs to seek help, and yes I edited my comment !😝 willing to provide your stupid retouched photos , of a dead man. And all because you are a Bela Lagosi fan , and you think he Karloff ruined Lagosis career, and that's the size of it , period ! And heres to your so called un- retouched photos , ha ha ha ! I think people sees through you. They can read your many many many , comments and figure you out !

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      RetroGuy76 James Whale

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So Hollywood isn't just a home for lost souls, perverts and other sickos.

  • @GeeBee909
    @GeeBee909 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The man who played one of Hollywood's most famous monsters and turns out to be one of Hollywood's nicest, kindest guys. We remember Boris Karloff

  • @tennesseegirl5539
    @tennesseegirl5539 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wouldnt it be refreshing if Hollywood had wonderful people as actors and actresses like this great man.....

  • @timelordvictorious
    @timelordvictorious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a gentleman and seemed loved by everyone. What a legend.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      THINK AGAIN! They said the same of Bill Cosby but they ain't saying it now! Like Charlie Chaplin, he was a sicko! Watch for photo proof: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

  • @nandofigueira2005
    @nandofigueira2005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Karloff was known as a generous gentleman, especially with children. R.I.P.

  • @Starwardic
    @Starwardic ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was four months short of my eleventh birthday when the great Karloff passed away. I remember waking up for school and not only hearing the news on the local morning talk show, but noticing how respectful the program host was. In fact, that particular morning show suspended its usual musical format and, instead, played recorded clips of Karloff's voice for the entire morning. His was the first death that impacted me; a month later, my grandfather died of cancer. When I went to school the morning of Karloff's death, my classmates spoke of his passing in a mocking way, and openly laughed at me when I broke into tears.

    • @PuffKitty
      @PuffKitty 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The louts! 🤨

  • @donreid6399
    @donreid6399 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The great William Henry Pratt. Great actor, sweet man and true English gentleman. Thank you for posting.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Why worship a vile pedophile? 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

  • @dennisdivine7448
    @dennisdivine7448 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Boris Karloff was a low-key man with a great sense of humor. I think those traits no doubt helped with his popularity and longevity in show business.

  • @Prof.Tarfeather
    @Prof.Tarfeather 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I didn't know alot about Boris, AKA William, until recently, and I grew to really appreciate him. Not just as an accomplished actor, but his real personality showed through. His kind heart and giving spirit. Watching this has made me believe in my own "Gut instinct" about people.
    I know alot of you would agree when I say, I would have loved to have known the Man or had him as a Father or Grandfather.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Well prepare to be schooled when you watch 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know about. Whew! Photo proof and all. He was worse than Bill Cosby cos he was after little kiddies. I even have interview from the kid from Frankenstein to prove it! Admire the movie & characters leave the actors to their sick minds!

  • @jamesresmondo2663
    @jamesresmondo2663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There Will Never Be Another Like Him. WHEN I Was A. Child I Was Scared To Death Of The Frankenstein Monster. But I Later Learned To Feel Sorry For Him. Shows What A Great Actor Karloff Was.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      And Thank God For That Cos Your Dumb Idol Was A PAID 'oh FILE!

  • @richarddelgado8530
    @richarddelgado8530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outstanding actor. The best monster yet. British all the way. The world will not see his like again.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly we have seen worse (hard to do but yeah) with the likes of Esptein & Weinstein. He wasn't that far removed. Cosby too

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know , for proof!

  • @garybrockwell2031
    @garybrockwell2031 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How dose a good actor make a child cry at the death of a monster??
    By showing empathy?
    I know i was that child 😢🎬💪🇬🇧💯 thank you for all you did for so many, i thought we may have seen Peter Cushing?? The story's them two could tell!!!
    I've been watching the Thriller series love to watch the great man...
    Sleep well, and God bless his SOUL 🙏💯🇬🇧

  • @ghostrider-ek8gu
    @ghostrider-ek8gu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the all-time greatest actors and true gentleman.

  • @pendorran
    @pendorran ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a gentleman, in every sense.

  • @puck30
    @puck30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a distinguished gentleman

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a disgusting creep more like it!

  • @carolinependleton8445
    @carolinependleton8445 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just love Boris Karloff

  • @TennesseeMelanie
    @TennesseeMelanie ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am sorry he wasn't happy about being the subject of This Is Your Life...but I am so glad he was. What a wonderful man.

    • @tennesseegirl5539
      @tennesseegirl5539 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The greatest people often feel like that

  • @Farrah300
    @Farrah300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can't resist this, but I loved him as the voice of The Grinch.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you love him as the real life Paid "oh File that he was? 10 Disturbing BK facts the Frankenstein fans don't want you know is the video title. It has photo proof & interviews from Frknstn actor!

    • @TheDoctor1225
      @TheDoctor1225 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@irened. Still wasting oxygen, you complete loser? Bring your proof out in the open and let's have it. Stop hiding behind your "invite only blog."

  • @DS-uo5ie
    @DS-uo5ie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was a “Thriller”!😊

  • @tania8897
    @tania8897 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this episode 😍

  • @bromisovalum8417
    @bromisovalum8417 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the greatest actors ever, they don't make them like him anymore, unfortunately.

  • @richardbartolo2890
    @richardbartolo2890 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You can tell in the opening of the show how Boris was really taken back by the news that it was his turn on This is your Life. In a personal interview his daughter mentioned that her dad was a private intelligent man. During parts of the show it seems like he was really uncomfortable a first, As I'm sure anyone would be with that news. But he seemed to get into it as the show wore on especially when Jack Pierce showed up.

  • @carlcleary548
    @carlcleary548 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up watching him early 50s he was a great actor I have some of his movies I play them when some times . Thanks you ever much for sharing this episode TH-cam 😊

  • @richardwhitfill5253
    @richardwhitfill5253 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember this show in the 50s when I was a kid. I’m 74 yr old man in Dallas. Thank you

  • @Farrah300
    @Farrah300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bobby Pickett, a.k.k. Bobby "Boris" Pickett, did an imitation of Boris Karloff when he did his hit single, "Monster Mash'

  • @robertromero8692
    @robertromero8692 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His daughter said he was NOT happy about being made the subject of this. He was a very humble man who eschewed movie star publicity.

  • @carolynmyers2222
    @carolynmyers2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was a great actor.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a lousy actor and a P 3 D 0 F I L3. Video proof is out here!

    • @FrankIsAlwaysRight
      @FrankIsAlwaysRight 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed

  • @rubencerrudo7926
    @rubencerrudo7926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me lleva hasta las lagrimas,VER A LA PERSONA QUE PROTAGONIZO,al monstruo que me tuvo noches sin dormir.FANATICO DE FRANKENSTAIN.SALUDOS MAESTRO DONDE ESTE (SEGURO EL CIELO)ME MARCO LA INFANCIA Y POR ESO LO ADORO.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      pues eres fanatico de un pedofilo. Pasa a ver mi video 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts para prueba con fotos: el era peor que Bill Cosby y Kevin Spacey porque se puso con ninitos!

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Al cielo? JA! Los pedofilos van al infierno!

    • @TheDoctor1225
      @TheDoctor1225 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@irened. And you're still a loon who should be prosecuted but thankfully for you, you can't defame the dead. I hope you get what's coming to you, you lunatic. If you have proof, put it out for all to see - don't hide it behind your "invite only" blog. You won't though - cowards like you never do. You just waste your miserable lives eating your own liver because you have nothing and have to tear others down. Pretty sad for a guy who died in the 60's.

  • @Imeraldgyrl
    @Imeraldgyrl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was an absolutely wonderful, heartwarming show.

  • @MrGreen-ci2mm
    @MrGreen-ci2mm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People seemed so much nicer back then

  • @TimothyJonSarris
    @TimothyJonSarris 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes, the broadway producers were lightly complaining that they had to pay his salary for four years…I wonder if they were also the ones who wouldn’t allow Boris to be released to make the film version of Arsenic and Old Lace? If they had released him, they might have been able to get the less expensive Raymond Massey down from Canada to play the role of Jonathan. I’m sure Boris would have been as magnetic in the film as he must have been onstage!

    • @typower9
      @typower9 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Although Raymond Massey did a good job in the film.

  • @efhs1970
    @efhs1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome episode!💫

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure, if you're into that, then you also worship Ian Watkins, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and Charlie Chaplin? Oh wait: Bill Cosby never raped children! Watch: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@efhs1970 says the pedo-defender delusional fan! At least I'm not in denial, Pistachio!

  • @travels129
    @travels129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely man

  • @oscar0006
    @oscar0006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in peace Mr Grinch

  • @richardwhitfill5253
    @richardwhitfill5253 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember this show when I was a kid in the 50s

  • @nick6779
    @nick6779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just hope Mrs.Karloff received the gift they misplaced during the show after the show.After all, it's only fair, the acting troupe from Anchorage received a check towards their theater construction 🚧 😊

  • @cjmacq-vg8um
    @cjmacq-vg8um 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sadly, the studio, i believe universal, refused to release karloff to appear in the film version of "arsenic and old lace" directed by the legendary frank capra. who had to settle for raymond massey to play the karloff role. massey did a good job but the film lost a little of its sarcastic punch by not having karloff play the role.
    what many don't realize is that after his first stint as the frankenstein monster karloff played a gangster in the original 1932 version of "scarface" starring paul muni and george raft. it was a bit part as katloff's character is killed by scarface's gang. but he appeared without make-up and its an interesting bit of karloff's acting career.

  • @theart8039
    @theart8039 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a Gent

  • @yvette8492
    @yvette8492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @carolcaponigro
    @carolcaponigro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He was a very private man.

  • @Mab...
    @Mab... ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ♥️

  • @jorgealmeyda5222
    @jorgealmeyda5222 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Karloff was more excited to see his old friend Jeff Taylor and Jack Pierce than the other people. Except for his family, of course.

  • @vickihough6060
    @vickihough6060 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back when people had class!

  • @RSR423
    @RSR423 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of horrors greatest actors, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Ghoul, The Black Cat and the Raven, and many many more. You will never get the likes of Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, Cushing, Lee, Price ever again.

  • @mc152938
    @mc152938 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    William Henry Pratt.

  • @pjmuck
    @pjmuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boris appeared in over 70 films before he even made Frankenstein. It's odd that they only touched on a couple.

  • @carolcaponigro
    @carolcaponigro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He will be the only grinch for me

  • @tennesseegirl5539
    @tennesseegirl5539 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @zombiefulci3301
    @zombiefulci3301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He loved the gentleman's game of cricket most of all, a real old time English gent not like today's debauched, degraded, low culture English that like that bore soccer and WWE.

  • @richie9308
    @richie9308 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you imagine if they had Bela Lugosi appear on here if he was still alive.

  • @edited7382
    @edited7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would have been nice if they explained who Karloff thought they were to going to surprise.🤔

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to ask better questions. WHY did BK freak out? Because it was well-known that he was a sick PAID 'oh FILE. Watch 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

  • @JoshMaxPower
    @JoshMaxPower 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:12 If I was Boris I would do to the interviewer what the Monster did to Dr. Waldman if he surprised me like that!

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      If you were BK that means you'd have been a s sick peodophile!

  • @benfisher1376
    @benfisher1376 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't think the Americans got the Pratt joke at all 😂

  • @ughmazing8073
    @ughmazing8073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poor guy. He seems agitated. I don't think he wanted to be there.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was terrified that he would be exposed for the pedophile he was. Did you know that he evicted old ladies when their husband died and left them to perish in the freezing streets of Canada? Meanwhile, the liar lived in the lap of luxury.. 10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW! Look for that vid!

    • @ughmazing8073
      @ughmazing8073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're full of $**t. Get a life.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ughmazing8073 PS: THAT about the old ladies was PRINTED in an era theater paper for Arsenic & Old lace. Paper given to ticket holders. So joke's on you! I published that ephemera 3 years ago.

    • @ughmazing8073
      @ughmazing8073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're a joke. Go 0ff yourself.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ughmazing8073 I let you do that to yourself once you have watched: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know😅 Let me guess: Ian Watkins, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and Charlie Chaplin are your other idols? Oh wait: Bill Cosby never raped children!

  • @annehat4833
    @annehat4833 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He was born in 1887...so that makes him 20 and still at school...hence the school friend !....schooling usually finished at 14.....mum and dad are gone....where did the money come from to go to canada ???..... This "story" is so full of holes !!

  • @bobhull499
    @bobhull499 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Gone almost 50 yrs......so admired
    R.I.P you kind soul.....

  • @jodiethomas1840
    @jodiethomas1840 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I love Boris Karloff. His work outshines even today's actors !

    • @rosesingh339
      @rosesingh339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many old school actors, including Boris Karloff, outshine today's actors!

    • @alphaomega8373
      @alphaomega8373 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not very interesting sorry.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphaomega8373 He was boring AF, you're absolutely right plus he was worse than Bill Cosby & Harvey Weinstein & Kevin Spacey put together: he targeted little kiddies. I posted proof: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts is the title.

    • @FrankIsAlwaysRight
      @FrankIsAlwaysRight 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alphaomega8373what were you hoping for?

    • @alphaomega8373
      @alphaomega8373 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FrankIsAlwaysRight Interest?

  • @sharynwhitmire4928
    @sharynwhitmire4928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am 72 years old and saw every movie he made. I saw Frankenstein in the 1950's in Miami, Okla.My friend and I rode our bikes to the theater in downtown Miami and it was dark when the movie let out. My friend's house was first and I remember peddling my bike like a bat out of hell to get home. Loved him ever since and glad his movies are still around to watch. Thanks to film these great actors will live on.Thanks to those who made this possible.

  • @littleolme4521
    @littleolme4521 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Boris Karloff. The genuine article. A humble man with a generous heart. Children loved him, so do I. You are missed.

    • @lynnettereede6887
      @lynnettereede6887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A true Class Act! Tower of a Man..

    • @Gravydog316
      @Gravydog316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i wouldn't be here without him; Boris saved my grandfathers life after a tornado when my grampa was a baby @@lynnettereede6887

  • @TheReneex
    @TheReneex 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    What a truly humble legend!

    • @jerryblair61
      @jerryblair61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what a legend one of the greatest horror actors of all times.

  • @TheBee87bee
    @TheBee87bee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The person on this site who said Boris Karloff is a pervert needs to leave. Boris was a fine human being and actor.Many books have been written about this humble man and nothing has ever surfaced about him that was otherwise. Do not disgrace yourself by being a fool and spouting off lies!!!!!!

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do not HUMILIATE YOURSELF by defending a pedophile!!! Get a clue. The pix are out there and AUTHENTICATED!

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need to leave the planet! GROW UP! Let me guess: you also worship Ian Watkins, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and Charlie Chaplin? Oh wait: Bill Cosby never raped children! Watch: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

  • @gordonm7038
    @gordonm7038 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When actors had class.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the class to bully others so they kept quiet about his penchant for little boys, the class to sleep with James Whale to get to the top and producers so they would fire Bela Lugosi. @IreneBoroff for more info.

    • @victoriataylor5457
      @victoriataylor5457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@irened. Again , you must spend all day and night commenting about Mr. Karloff, sick !! Go take your meds. You need em, badly!

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@victoriataylor5457 What's it like being in denial? 10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW! Video go watch it and get a clue! Do you also worship Ian Watkins? Bet you do! Go take YOUR meds, sounds like you know all about that LOL & you've been off them for far too long!

    • @comoyoko
      @comoyoko ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen brother!

  • @SophisticatedLunatic
    @SophisticatedLunatic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He still doesn't want to tell his mother was from India. He was such a private and secretive man. This "surprise" from Edwards must have been really horrible to him. Poor Boris, he was pure gold among the grit of this world.

  • @nadcordois
    @nadcordois 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a sweetheart of a man, warm, friendly, kind and generous, a role model for everyone.

  • @tanyahays7170
    @tanyahays7170 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I had always heard that he was the polar opposite of the characters he played . What a wonderful man. This was a delight to watch! Thanks for posting it!

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly he was much worse! 10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW!

    • @TheDoctor1225
      @TheDoctor1225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irened. You're a loon and you need help. I hope you got it.

  • @deniseawdyahoocom
    @deniseawdyahoocom 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the greatest actor of all times, thank u , rip...

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      agreed. and he is very calm about the whole dang thing: a true gentlemen and handsome, too.

  • @LeeMitchellAcoustic
    @LeeMitchellAcoustic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a wonderful man....

  • @mrguystarr
    @mrguystarr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Silver screen legend.

  • @Master_Blackthorne
    @Master_Blackthorne 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Another wonderful thing Boris did--and this was especially courageous--was helping to found the Screen Actors Guild. In the 1930's actors were treated like objects.There was more consideration payed to "the horse of a different color" in The Wizard of Oz than to human actors who were exposed to toxic make-ups or forced to do dangerous stunts. One of Boris' fellow actors called and told him the studio was planning to have the actors ski down a fake mountain--MADE OF GLASS. If an actor fell, he would be cut to pieces. When Boris heard that, he cursed one of the few times in his life. Somehow, he managed to stop it. But forming SAG was very risky. It was a UNION, and the studio bosses didn't like unions. The actors involved would have to meet in secret and park their cars far away to avoid detection from studio spies. But the SAG was founded with good Old Boris' help. A great human being.

    • @1339LARS
      @1339LARS 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice to know facts ! I was awhere of the fact that Boris Karloff wasn´t he´s real name.

    • @Master_Blackthorne
      @Master_Blackthorne 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's the studio's doing. He wouldn't be able to scare anyone with a name like William Henry Pratt, would he?.

    • @1339LARS
      @1339LARS 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Master Blackthorne He mentioned that in the interview !

    • @Master_Blackthorne
      @Master_Blackthorne 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ja, det gjorde han!

    • @tiffsaver
      @tiffsaver 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Master Blackthorne
      As an actor myself, I have always applauded his commitment to SAG, as well. Thanks for posting.

  • @windymoore4009
    @windymoore4009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My folks and I always watched This Is Your Life and I remember seeing this show. Boris was a great and wonderful man. Thanks for posting this as it brought back such good memories.

    • @mukulsharma5636
      @mukulsharma5636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love how the manners and etiquette were observed back in the day, I really dislike how they conduct interviews now.

  • @ethnalee9191
    @ethnalee9191 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see you Boris,glad.you got where you wanted to be,you are a perfect English.Gentleman.LUxxx😚

    • @irened.
      @irened. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And he stopped at nothing! From sleeping with James Whale to destroying Bela Lugosi's career. @IreneBoroff for more details on what a bitch Boris Karloff really was!

    • @victoriataylor5457
      @victoriataylor5457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irened.FAKE PHOTOS , RETOUCHED , FAKE DOCUMENTS , YOU ARE A FAKE PERIOD I cant believe how you claim to even kill.people, I'm turning you in , I've got some law enforcement connections myself so , we will see about your threats. because you dont threaten to kill people, because you think Karloff ruined Lagosis career, you dont threaten people over any reason. your absolutely crazy Irene Boroff ! Like you have some magical power , bullshit ! I dont believe you , your mentally sick ! Hell your name rhymes with Karloff , boroff , bet that pisses you off ! And that stupid woman swinging her bare ass and tits all over, the place , that's acceptable, that's not using sex as a tool to drag people in to watch your stupid videos that you say prove your far fetched ideas. Anything for a buck ! , how does that make you any better, than what you say about Karloff? You might fool some of the people ,some of the time, but sorry you dont fool me any of the time Get a brain no wonder people cant stand you , or your idiotic comments ! 😝 as far as I'm concerned your videos should be removed from you tube. Totally not allowed to post them.when you threaten people that's going over the line !

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got dirt? Most actors, sadly, are not the nicest people in the world. They tend to have narcissistic personality disorder. He comes across pleasant and intelligent. I could even say that I'm proud.

    • @TheBee87bee
      @TheBee87bee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@victoriataylor5457 She is sick,ignore her.

  • @lizdoyle7158
    @lizdoyle7158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    BORIS KARLOFF A REAL SUPERSTAR 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    LOVELY PERSON N FINE ACTOR ⚘⚘⚘
    WHEN HE WENT ON TV HIS THRILLER TV SERIES WAS EXCELLENT
    HE ALWAYS INTRODUCED THE TV SHOW WITH TONIGHT'S EPISODE IS A THRIILLER
    HIS THRILLER TV 📺📺📺SHOW WAS A BIG HIT WORLDWIDE 📺📺📺

  • @pamelataylor7131
    @pamelataylor7131 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks to Boris Karloff for giving me so much enjoyment as a child watching some of his films. What a talent - and an attractive man/gentleman. I'll not forget the scary times and the great film sets! You were one-of-a-king, Mr. Pratt!

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He looked like someone who works in a 'British' corner shop. Voice and manners were very urbane though.

    • @gaylynntselee1180
      @gaylynntselee1180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know his name is spelled Pratt, did you wonder why he changed it ? Prat, an incompetent, stupid, or foolish person. 2 a person's buttocks.

    • @TheBee87bee
      @TheBee87bee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gaylynntselee1180 The name Karloff sounded exotic and mysterious,possibly why he chose the name.

  • @TinaMcDaniels
    @TinaMcDaniels 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    nice upload he was one of my favorite actors from back in the day when they made real horror movies

  • @MrHairyNeck
    @MrHairyNeck 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a kind, gentle man. Thanks for uploading.

    • @MyREDTAIL
      @MyREDTAIL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They say that his Grandchildren, Were afraid of him for a while till they saw that he was such a gentle Soul with them etc.

  • @alexwaicman3728
    @alexwaicman3728 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    thank you for posting this! what a beautiful human being he was!! R.I.P

  • @aloysius53
    @aloysius53 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was great! Thank you so much for uploading that. To paraphrase Matt Groening, "Boris is our Elvis".

  • @michaeljayklein500
    @michaeljayklein500 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    From what I've read, Boris was not exactly thrilled by this unexpected visit--perhaps he was worried they'd bring out his 4 (or 5, 6, 7?) ex-wives, but of course, you'd never know all that looking at how gracious he appears throughout--a real pro. It's ironic that an actor who spent most of his career giving audiences a chill, was also one of our most beloved performers. Thanks for sharing this!

    • @michaeljayklein500
      @michaeljayklein500 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      PS: I think Boris was one of the very few actors Jack Pierce adored--he was quite a crab from what I know! A brilliant artist, but yeah, a rather crusty fellow!

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crusty? Do you mean old fashioned? Come on, you can say a lot of things about him, but he was about 70 and it was 1957.

    • @TheBee87bee
      @TheBee87bee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaeljayklein500 That's okay,I can be crabby too,lol! Us crabby people should stick together!

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      boris was an utter POS. Watch: 10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW! and watch the Dunagan interview at the same channel. He tells it like it is.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBee87bee Well, now! Explains a LOT about you. Also denial furthers their pedo-agenda. Have you met Victoria? LOL!

  • @Gravydog316
    @Gravydog316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    On June 30, 1912, here in my town, Regina, Sask., we had a terrible tornado which caused massive destruction. Boris was a young traveling theater actor & farm hand, & the troupe helped countless citizens with their hard work.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      fake! Greg Nesteroff revealed in his newsletter: Karloff never was there he never helped anyone. Stop by @ireneboroff to find out proof about saint Boris' secret life from gay affairs to his "love" of little children including how he slept with producers to get to the top & get Bela Lugosi fired. This bitch was shaking in his boots in this video: THEY ALL KNEW!!

    • @victoriataylor5457
      @victoriataylor5457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@irened. you are so full of it ! Your the fake ! And maybe a witch ? Ooooo I'm scared ! What will you do put a spell on people who like Karloff? Whisk in on your broom !
      Makes me laugh ! 😝😝😝 I can do that too, I've been through Viet Nam so you hardly scare me ! Only other sick people will hit on your fake videos ! With photography the way it is today , you can make up anything ! FAKE videos, FAKE documents , FAKE pictures . And you would because of you being such a Lagosi (fan, nut .) not hardly. If anybody believes your bullshit , then they are pretty naive about the world. Grow up !

    • @Gravydog316
      @Gravydog316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha thanks!! @@victoriataylor5457 :-)

    • @TheBee87bee
      @TheBee87bee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irened. you are a disgusting !!!!

    • @irened.
      @irened. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBee87bee Translation: "Irene D. you are well-informed, I read your blog and my denial is crumbling. The legal documents from researchers speak the Truth. I have nowhere to hide. I'm ashamed of being in love with a paid d'oh T--UH--RHD but instead of letting go & moving on, I am going to insult you." Hey, Bee: it's ok. They said the same of those who dared expose Bill Cosby & Ian Watkins. For you? I suggest a shrink and meds are likely in order. 8-)

  • @1979Lawnboy
    @1979Lawnboy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    his voice was always deep.

  • @eddancer1381
    @eddancer1381 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My opinion this is a wonderful tribute for Boris Karloff
    Thanks for the upload Herman
    Ed

  • @cherylstone101
    @cherylstone101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was an absolute joy to watch, what a wonderful man.

  • @carterpeterson24
    @carterpeterson24 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As one can see, my very avatar in this comment is Karloff as Imhotep in THE MUMMY (1932). This was a delight to watch for a Karloff fan!

  • @jameskennedy4377
    @jameskennedy4377 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thanks for posting. As a HUGE fan of the Universal Frankensteins, I've always heard good things about Boris and it's great to see that he appears to be a genuinely nice, humble man.

  • @Scarlet666Woman
    @Scarlet666Woman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gone 50 years, he never will be forgotten and will always be missed... :(

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you also miss Ian Watkins, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and Charlie Chaplin? Oh wait: Bill Cosby never raped children! Watch: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

  • @rias-xx6cx
    @rias-xx6cx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    love him in The Black Room and Black Cat and of course voiced The Grinch. RIP, Boris, The Monster will never die xxx

    • @shirleytodd293
      @shirleytodd293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved him still watching him naw on u jub

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shirleytodd293 Start by watching: 10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW! For corroboration, then watch the Donnie Dunagan interview, same channel. He tells it like it is.

  • @emilysantoyo918
    @emilysantoyo918 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so CRAAAZY about this man!! He is like the legend of horror, I watch most of his movies that don't creep me out as much! Boris Karloff is AWESOME!!

  • @scottjo63
    @scottjo63 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    19:00 is the best part of this show, Anchorage Alaska, amateur theater group. Boris Karloff giving all his percentage of the profits to them to help them build their own theater. I love that story and watch Karloff try to keep it quiet is classic.

  • @auntbecky
    @auntbecky 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not only was his mother from India he was also the great nephew of the real Anna from Anna and the King.

  • @victorjorgensen7158
    @victorjorgensen7158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legendary. And apparently a wonderful person in real life.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong! 10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW! Watch that video

  • @cynthiathomas5443
    @cynthiathomas5443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Boris and Christopher Lee were next door neighbors in London.

    • @TheBee87bee
      @TheBee87bee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh,I didn't know that,thank you for mentioning this!

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meh! they deserved each other. Cut of the same ignorant cloth.

  • @robertszvetics210
    @robertszvetics210 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    borris and bela the greatest horror actors of all time

  • @RickSayJr
    @RickSayJr 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Boris Karloff the one and only R.I.P.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW!

    • @jonniereynolds7915
      @jonniereynolds7915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irened. you are done on here.

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@jonniereynolds7915 Truth hurts?😛You need a straight jacket! 😂

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonniereynolds7915 And a better wig if you're the clown at your profile banner! 🤣

    • @TheDoctor1225
      @TheDoctor1225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irened. THEY need a straightjacket? You're a loser posting garbage and hiding behind an "invite only" blog. I hope they banned you and you got what was coming to you, you waste of breath. Must suck to be such a posionous little snake you have to do things like this. Bring out your proof you coward. Let's see it in the open. You won't though. People like you never do.

  • @resonator_95
    @resonator_95 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greatest actor ever and what a gentleman!

  • @diehardhushfan
    @diehardhushfan 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful Man, and an amazing actor, I enjoyed this so much. He come's across as a really warm and friendly man. I still watch his films today. He is THE CLASSIC Frankenstein's monster.

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorites of all time.R.I.P. Boris.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      10 DISTURBING Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans Don't Want YOU to KNOW! Watch that and get a clue.

    • @TheDoctor1225
      @TheDoctor1225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irened. Why don't you open your blog to the public, you coward? If you're so hell bent on your proof, bring it out for everyone to see. You won't, though, because you won't open yourself up for a lawsuit by his surviving family. What a waste of oxygen you are.

  • @deniseawdyahoocom
    @deniseawdyahoocom 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can't believe how handsome boris Kaloff was, and a gentlemen....

    • @williambothell7629
      @williambothell7629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Real deal!

    • @tmmartinesq.6216
      @tmmartinesq.6216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was really handsome!

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TM Martin Who Frankenstein's monster? He's long dead, he can't spend money on you, and you still think he's attractive. God help you dear.

    • @tmmartinesq.6216
      @tmmartinesq.6216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not hard to figure out what you'll be reincarnated as.

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reincarnation, very Eastern. Boris' mother would love that.

  • @BackSeatHump
    @BackSeatHump 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice!

  • @bryanmiller5060
    @bryanmiller5060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A actor actors who can do anything and he can blow the doors off the ones today.

    • @irened.
      @irened. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he was a HAM. Ever watched Lost Patrol? UGH! He ruined that film thru and thru!

    • @irened.
      @irened. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a poor choice of words, "blow", eh? Let me guess: you also worship Ian Watkins, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and Charlie Chaplin? Oh wait: Bill Cosby never raped children! Watch: 10 Disturbing Frankenstein Facts the Boris Karloff Fans don't want you to know

  • @depaola63
    @depaola63 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a classic this show was !! ...* I am now 55 and say this show would be a hit today !