London, England (birthplace of Frederick Kerr) is significant to Frankenstein because Frederick Kerr was most well-known for his part in Frankenstein (1931) as Baron Frankenstein (the father of Henry Frankenstein). His being from London, England informed his performances and allowed for him to be present as an authoritative and distinguished figure. Kerr spent years performing on London stages primarily in roles upperclass status which translated into his work overseas on Frankenstein where he played a privileged, aristocratic character. The way he grew up taught him to carry his body in a certain refined and powerful way, typical of those with British backgrounds. In addition, it would interest one to know that when American films turned from silent to sound in the late 1920s, those with clear English diction and history with projecting on live-theatre stages were most equipped for success. Kerr being one of these actors with vocal clarity that was in high demand at the time, his English background is largely responsible for his success in "talkies". I found this information from Wikipedia. This source is an example of low barriers for entry because various parties can post opinions and information to a public forum. Mapping this location on COVE lets future students build on what I found.
London, England (Prongay, Rachel)
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