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From 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1935), this is the sinister Doctor Pretorius, as played by Ernest Thesiger.Related content
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Haha! 'Here's to a world of Gods and monsters!'
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"To a new world of Gods and Monsters!" This is amazing.
Dead on likeness and incredible detail. I hope I got the quote right since it's been a long time since I watched Bride of Frankenstein. Brilliant film. Period.
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Yes - that's the quote, and what an amazing film, you are right! Thanks for the comment - Ernest Thesiger, who played Ptretorious was also brilliant in 'The Old Dark House.'. which is another huge favourite of mine
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Great artwork to one of the best mad scientists on film.
That was also the name of the other scientist in 1986's From Beyond, ever seen it? Lovecraft film
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He was wonderful wasn't he?
I've not seen 'From Beyond' but certainly intend to. I'm reading a lot of Lovecraft at the moment. 'Shadow over Innsmouth' is my current favourite
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From Beyond is a most recommended movie and you should check it out on blu-ray as it's a must own for fans of horror, sci-fi and lovecraft and as good as Re-Animator.
It has a mad scientist who's name is a homage to this character only the Pretorious in FB is more into S&M and he's a sleazoid.
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I am looking into this, thanks for the recommendation. I saw a film called 'Chill', based on Lovecraft's 'Cool Air'. It was panned by critics (like a lot of good films are), but I loved it!
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The hair is spot on! That's what I always remembered about this particular character. That and the fact that he first runs into the monster in the catacombs and doesn't seem to be alarmed.
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Thank you!
You're right, Pretorius seems strangely at home amongst the dead! Especially when he raises his glass to a world of 'Gods and Monsters!' Terrific character.
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So wonderful! I'm jealous of your skills.
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Thank you very much - he took a long time to draw
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Ohhhh!! Pretorius!
Marvelous work. This really is quite pretty, one of your best in fact. And how can you go wrong with good ol' Pretorius?
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Thank you - I am pretty pleased with it (that doesn't often happen). My only real problem is the spelling of his name. Is it Pretorious? Pretorius? Either way - a wonderful character from my favourite film.
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You're welcome. 
Hmmm. You know, I've never been quite sure about the spelling of his name, either. But like you say, a wonderful character. Bride of Frankenstein is one of my favorites as well.
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Thank you!
I don't think there will ever be a film that tops it!
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You're most welcome.
It's certainly one of the best ever made. Very few films could hope to rival it.
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