Rated PG
106 Min

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).



Roger Ebert calls the film "Mel Brooks's most disciplined and visually inventive film (it also happens to be very funny).  Young Frankenstein is as funny as we expect a Mel Brooks comedy to be, but it’s more than that: It shows artistic growth and a more sure-handed control of the material by a director who once seemed willing to do literally anything for a laugh. It’s more confident and less breathless."
- Read Ebert's full review here.



MEL BROOKS says ‘laughing’ is the secret to his long life!

He has confessed that making people laugh fuels his career and motivates him to wake up each morning. He explained, “It’s an amazing sound, people laughing at something I created. Making comedy is a great job. It keeps you sane and happy. It gives you a reason to be alive.”  Read more about his upcoming birthday here.

The legendary comedian, is turning 100 and still making movies, amazing fans with his incredible longevity and energy.

Doors open 45 min prior to showtime.



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For over 20 years, The News-Gazette has sponsored screenings of the most beloved classic films at the Virginia Theatre. Join us for more films this season and relive the magic of the movies!