This is a brief overview of the movie “Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter” from 1966. The narrative is built around Dr. Maria Frankenstein, portrayed by Narda Onyx, who transplants an artificial brain into Hank Tracy, friend of the iconic western outlaw Jesse James, played by John Lupton. This process transforms Hank into the character of Igor. The movie also provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the filming process and some interesting facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter” was primarily shot at two locations in California, USA. The first site was Paramount Studios, located on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The second filming location was the Ray Corrigan Ranch in Simi Valley, known as Corriganville. There was no particular data available about the filming dates.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Lupton | Jesse James |
| Narda Onyx | Dr. Maria Frankenstein |
| Cal Bolder | Hank Tracy / Igor |
| Jim Davis | Marshal MacPhee |
| Steven Geray | Dr. Rudolph Frankenstein |
| Rayford Barnes | Lonny Curry |
| William Fawcett | Jensen – the Pharmacist |
| Nestor Paiva | Saloon Owner |
| Roger Creed | Butch Curry |
| Rosa Turich | Nina Lopez |
| Felipe Turich | Manuel Lopez |
| Fred Stromsoe | Stacy |
| Dan White | Pete Ketchum |
| Page Slattery | Deputy Andy |
| Mark Norton | Francisco Lopez |
| Gertrude Astor | Townswoman (uncredited) |
| Loren Brown | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Duke Fishman | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Herman Hack | Townsman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The laboratory equipment used in the film was supplied by Ken Strickfaden. Notably, the same equipment has been used in famous movies like “Frankenstein” (1931), “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), and “Young Frankenstein” (1974).
- Despite the title, the film features Jesse James interacting with Frankenstein’s granddaughter, not his daughter.
- The movie “Jessie James Meets Frankensteins Daughter” (2016) includes edited scenes from this original 1966 film.
- A quote from the film by Dr. Maria Frankenstein goes, “While you finish preparing, I shall activate the artificial brain.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2675028
- Longitude: -118.6675897
- Place ID: ChIJ661K-aGCwoARIh36fznIpBs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Corriganville, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
