Did you know? Sir Arnold Bax once wrote under the alias Dermot O'Byrne to publish literary works inspired by Irish mythology and nationalism — a deep interest that influenced the Celtic atmosphere of many of his orchestral works. 🇮🇪

I love that Bride of Frankenstein, a dreamy symphony of stunning photography with each frame soaked with James Whale’s confident queerness, is so funny. Abbott and Costello and Young Frankenstein are so inevitable, and inherent, to this horror tragedy full of camp and farce.

90th anniversary of the premiere of The Bride of Frankenstein?

Have a celebratory potato!

James Whales’ monstrous classic was released 90yrs ago today.

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)

Among the greatest sequels of all time!

James Whale’s THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN premiered in Chicago, Illinois 90 years ago today #OnThisDay

90th anniversary of the Bride of Frankenstein premiere, 80th anniversary of the Carousel premiere. Quite a day for dysfunctional relationships.

I would certainly agree that at his greatest, Bax is a match for Elgar, VW and Holst — and I’d add Walton and Britten, too! Are you a member of the new Bax Society? Please consider joining if you haven’t already. www.sirarnoldbaxsociety.com