Dr. Frankenstein's insane grandson attempts to create horrible monsters in modern day L.A.
Frankenstein's Daughter is an independently made 1958 American black-and-white science fiction/horror film drama, produced by Marc Frederic and George Fowley, directed by Richard E. Cunha, that stars John Ashley, Sandra Knight, Donald Murphy, and Sally Todd. The film was distributed by Astor Pictures and was released theatrically as a double feature with Missile to the Moon.
The film, set in mid-20th century America, tells the story of the creation of the first female "Frankenstein's monster".
Cast
John Ashley as Johnny Bruder
Sandra Knight as Trudy Morton
Donald Murphy as Oliver Frank/Frankenstein
Sally Todd as Suzie Lawler
Harold Lloyd Jr. as Don
Felix Maurice Locher as Carter Morton
Wolfe Barzell as Elsu
John Zaremba as Police Lt. Boyd
Robert Dix as Police Det. Bill Dillon
Harry Wilson as the Monster
Voltaire Perkins as Mr. Rockwell
Charlotte Portney as frightened woman
Bill Coontz as first victim – warehouseman
George Barrows as Mack
Page Cavanaugh and His Trio
Directed by Richard E. Cunha
Written by H. E. Barrie
Produced by Marc Frederic
George Fowley
Starring Donald Murphy
Sandra Knight
John Ashley
Harold Lloyd Jr.
Cinematography Meredith Nicholson
Edited by Everett Dodd
Music by Nicholas Carras
Distributed by Astor Pictures
Release date
December 15, 1958
Running time 85 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $60,000 (estimated)
