LUSUS NATURAE

[noun]

1. a freak, mutant, or monster.

2. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed.

Etymology: Latin “whim of nature”.

[Nicolas Delort - The Bride of Frankenstein - Dark Hall Mansion]

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Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Who knew?

victoriadisaster:

kambriel:

Intriguing for those who enjoy (& sometimes copy) the iconic “Bride of Frankenstein  look ~ Elsa’s wig was actually on an auburn hair base, not black.

With black & white films, people often forget all of the colours that were actually in use on set, since pure black & white read so harshly on film.  I remember carefully studying the Dracula Bride outfits from the 1931 film way back when I was creating my first Dracula’s Bride Gown, and realized that the originals were quite likely made in pastels to give that pale, but subtle depth.

I rather adore that the original wig is red w/streaks ~ make it a little more burgundy, and it would have been the way I dyed my own hair with silver streaks back in 12th grade.

Learn something new every day!