Product Details

• Actors: Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, Joan Wyndham, Wallace Beery, Jack Nicholson
• Directors: Various
• Format: Box set, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: August 19, 2008
• Run Time: 1518 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001BQJL1Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,371 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Born William Henry Pratt in London, England, Boris Karloff changed his name after emigrating to Canada and falling into an acting career. He made dozens of silent films while doing manual labor to pay the bills. His role as the Monster in Frankenstein (1931) propelled him into stardom. The next year he played another iconic character, Imhotep, in The Mummy. Teaming with Bela Lugosi never led to a close friendship but did result in each actor's most revered and lasting movies.

A charter member of the Screen Actors Guild and an avid performer, he returned to successfully star on Broadway in productions that were later reprised on the Hallmark Hall of Fame television show. He subsequently went on to host and appear on numerous TV shows. For his contribution to film and television, Boris Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard.

Included:

1. Ape, The
2. Bells, The
3. Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
4. Doomed to Die
5. Dynamite Dan (Silent)
6. Fatal Hour, The
7. His Majesty, The American
8. Island Monster, The
9. Juggernaut
10. King of the Wild
11. Last of the Mohicans, The
12. Mr. Wong in Chinatown
13. Mr. Wong, Detective
14. Mystery of Mr. Wong, The
15. Sabaka
16. Snake People
17. Terror, The
18. Veil, The - Destination Nightmare
19. Veil, The - Genesis
20. Veil, The - Jack the Ripper

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not His Best Work, November 17, 2009

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Terry D. Robertson "Terry D. Robertson" (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boris Karloff Collection 20 Movie Pack (DVD)

With the exception of "The Ape" and "The Mr. Wong Series", the remaining movies are unknown. All the flicks in this package are "B" movies, some cheaper than the others. The color movies are washed out with horrid sound with the exception of the well-known "The Terror", Karloff made towards the end of his career. Included is an old serial with poor picture and sound (but interesting to watch), several silent movies (the best being "The Last of the Mohicans") and several gems. During the Depression we had three famous Chinese detectives (all played by non-orientals), Charlie Chan, Mr. Moto (Japanese) and Mr. Wong. The Mr. Wong series of the late 30's was made by a poverty row Studio, Monogram and didn't receive the recognition the Chan and Moto movies did. Karloff made 5 and became bored and left. These 5 movies are included throughout the 4 discs. The quality and sound are far superior to a special Mr. Wong set, I bought sometime back. Another Monogram flick, "The Ape", is stunningly preserved.

Karloff was the true movie monster but underneath some his most famous creations, was a highly cultured and kind man. This inexpensive box set gives us an example that he could play non menacing roles. He is mainly remembered for creating the Frankenstein Monster and The Mummy. But he an incredibly fine actor that was misused and stereotyped by Hollywood and rarely given a chance to display show his consummate acting ability. In all his villainous roles, he managed to convey empathy.

Karloff was not just the King of Horror, but a talented and highly skilled professional. He even manages to overcome some of the pretty rotten material presented here in this box set.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One sweet deal on Karloff rarities, November 17, 2009

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J. Reader "Soquel" (Santa Cruz, CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boris Karloff Collection 20 Movie Pack (DVD)

The cool thing about this set, in my opinion, are the early silent films in which Karloff appeared. I picked up this set for $5 brand new and am most gratified because it has greatly enhanced my Karloff collection! Here are the films in this box set:

The Last of the Mohicans (s)

His Majesty The American (s)

Dynamite Dan (s)

The Bells (s)

The Ape

The Terror

The Veil (tv; 3 episodes)

The Snake People

Island Monster

Sabaka

Juggernaut

Doomed To Die

The Fatal Hour

King of the Wild

Dick Tracy Meets Grusome

The Mystery of Mr. Wong

Mr. Wong-Detective

Mr. Wong in Chinatown

You can't go wrong with this collection--one of the best deals around on Karloff's films!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You either love this or do not watch it, January 18, 2010

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William B "William" (Bangkok Thailand) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boris Karloff Collection 20 Movie Pack (DVD)

You think well this is just to damn old to appreciate. Well wine is not the only thing that gets better and Karloff is another. I love everything about this set. Quality seems excellent and will continue to enjoy these titles a long time I hope.