Gregory William Mank is one of the best authors in the field of movie research. There can be no doubt about it when you read this book about the dramatic rise and fall of the actor who won screen immortality as the giggling Renfield in Dracula (1931), and the sadistic hunchback of Frankenstein (1931).
Mank went to the right source to do this book, the family of Dwight Frye, and everything from his stage and Broadway career to a photo of his wooden Christmas card can be found within the front and back cover. Midnight Marquee deserves praise for publishing a book about an actor who didn't accomplish a lot in Hollywood, and the general public would ask "Dwight who?"
Frye's theater work is even divided up in the bibliography as Early Theater Work 1918-1922, Broadway plays, and Regional Theatre. Frye Junior admits that his father was most proud of his role on Dracula, and how that role led to his casting as the murderous butler in a Charlie Chan movie.
Frye is also known for his roles in The Vampire Bat and the pre-code version of The Maltese Falcon and By Whose Hand? A photo of Frye's Hollywood home is even included.
I could go on and on with tidbits that intrigue the casual Dwight Frye fan, but I'd like to say you'll do better buying your copy of the book today.
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