Although we hear Mel Brooks' voice in this film, he never appears onscreen. The reason? He wasn't allowed! Per Mel, Gene Wilder agreed to play Dr. Frankenstein only if he (Mel) didn't appear in the movie. When asked why, Gene explained that he didn't want to be "constantly winking at the audience" (i.e. "breaking the fourth wall")...something that Mel has a huge tendency towards when he acts.
Incidentally, Mel had been planning to play the character that he now admits Marty Feldman was "born to play": Igor.
No. Mel Brooks directed Young Frankenstein.
Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks, the film's directer. He also supplied the sound of the cat Frederick hit with his dart and the voice of Victor Frankenstein.
Young Frankenstein
The movie Young Frankenstein was directed by Mel Brooks in 1974. The movie is just under 2hours long and was released in theatres on December 15, 1974. It became available on DVD in 1998.
The Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks
No. Mel Brooks directed Young Frankenstein.
Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks, the film's directer. He also supplied the sound of the cat Frederick hit with his dart and the voice of Victor Frankenstein.
Young Frankenstein
The movie Young Frankenstein was directed by Mel Brooks in 1974. The movie is just under 2hours long and was released in theatres on December 15, 1974. It became available on DVD in 1998.
Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry Starring Gene Wilder, Terry Gar, Marty Feldmen, Cloris Leachman, Kenneth Mars
The box office numbers for the original Universal Frankenstein movies have been lost to history but according to Box Office Mojo, the highest grossing Frankenstein related movie is Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, w/ $86,273,333.
The box office numbers for the original Universal Frankenstein movies have been lost to history but according to Box Office Mojo, the highest grossing Frankenstein related movie is Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, w/ $86,273,333.
He sure did! He also co-wrote the screenplay with Gene Wilder, and both men have named that movie as their favorite of the ones they've directed (Mel) and acted (Gene) in.
Kenneth Mars passed away in 2011 from pancreatic cancer. He was an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater, including roles in Mel Brooks comedies like "Young Frankenstein" and "The Producers".