Mel Brooks based his musical on the classic Mary Shelley novel. But how similar are they? In other words, how much of the musical is Mel and how much is Mary? The following statements describe the musical. Take this quiz to find out which originated with Mary and which ones came from Mel.
1. The year is 1934.
2. The setting is a castle in Transylvania.
3. Doctor Frankenstein is a college graduate.
4. Frankenstein is pronounced FRONK-en-steen.
5. Frederick inherits the estate of his grandfather.
6. The Doctor is called Frederick.
7. The Doctor's fiancée is Elizabeth.
8. The Housekeeper's name is Frau Blucher.
9. Doctor Frankenstein is visited in a dream by his ancestors.
10. Doctor Frankenstein finds the secret laboratory of his grandfather.
11. Igor, the doctor's assistant, pronounces his name EYE-gor.
12. Inga is another one of Doctor Frankenstein's assistants.
13. The Doctor makes a creature from body parts.
14. The Monster is enormous.
15. The Monster is brought to life during a massive thunder and lightning storm.
16. The Villagers learn the latest dance craze, the Transylvania Mania.
17. The Monster escapes to the forest.
18. The Monster becomes violent.
19. The Monster kidnaps Elizabeth.
20. Elizabeth becomes the Bride of the Monster.
21. The Monster meets a blind man.
22. Doctor Frankenstein is arrested by Inspector Kemp.
23. Frankenstein trains the Monster to perform at a theater.
24. Frankenstein transfers part of his brain to the Monster.
25. Dracula offers to buy Castle Frankenstein.
ANSWERS:
Numbers 2, 7, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, and 22 originated with Mary Shelley.
Everything else was in the 1974 film of the same name and is included in the musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
In addition to Shelley, Brooks and Wilder based their film on the Frankenstein movies starring Boris Karloff.
Click here for more information on the Boris Karloff films.
Click here for information on the Mel Brooks film.
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Mel Brooks on his Broadway Stage - Photo: Andrew Eccles
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