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A biographical series about actor William Henry Pratt, known to the world as Boris Karloff. This story tells about his early life in England and arrival to America to explore his career in acting. In old Hollywood, Karloff starred in minor roles of many silent pictures before being cast as the iconic monster in 1931's Frankenstein. Because of his outstanding performance, Karloff became a superstar, later starring in more horror movies, dramas, and theater shows. Throughout his successful career, Karloff struggled with his cultural status, as well as his personal health issues and family matters. Nevertheless, Karloff remains one of the most classy and well-respected actors in film history.