Universal finally spills the tea on their most mysterious monster.
Production
Rare behind-the-scenes photos from the legendary 1925 set.
Acting
Carla Laemmle's firsthand stories — she was actually there.
Director
David J. Skal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Carla Laemmle was Universal founder Carl Laemmle's niece and appears in the 1925 film's opening ballet sequence — she was 104 when interviewed here, making this her final on-screen appearance.
The documentary reveals that Chaney's famous makeup was so painful he could only wear it for short intervals, and he directed his own unmasking scene because the original director couldn't capture the right horror.
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