JACK PIERCE VILLAIN MAKEUP

Pictured is Jack's makeup for Boris Karloff as Morgan in the creepy/funny THE OLD DARK HOUSE (Universal, 1932). The photograph is by Universal staff photographer Jack Freulich.

DWIGHT FRYE AS FRITZ

Jack Pierce not only was famous for creating the makeup for Boris Karloff in the 1931 Universal Picture, FRANKENSTEIN, he also created many memorable character actors as well. The publicity picture above shows his makeup for Fritz, Henry Frankenstein's assistant. The photo is most likely by Jack Fruelich.

RARE PAIR OF FRANKENSTEIN PHOTOS

You may have seen these images before, but not quite like this. In March, 2011 Heritage Auctions offered two photos of Karloff from the 1931 Frankenstein, The one pictured above is one of Pierce's makeups that was not used in the film and sold for over $1000. The photo below was the image used on the movie herald and sold for over $1500.

Both 8"x10" gelatin silver photographs are original "first photos" from the film. The photos were most likely taken by Universal staff photographer Jack Freulich.