Young Frankenstein (1974): Every Joke Was a Fight to Keep

Go behind the scenes of Young Frankenstein (1974) and discover how Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks turned an idea into one of the most beloved comedies of the 1970s. From the fight to shoot in black and white to unexpected casting changes and creative battles behind the camera, this is how Young Frankenstein got made. Timestamps: 00:01 — Intro 00:30 — The Original Idea 03:47 — The Fight to Film It in Black and White 05:20 — Building a Monster From Real 1931 Parts 09:37 — When the Set Turned Into Chaos 14:00 — The Lawsuit Nobody Saw Coming #YoungFrankenstein #YoungFrankenstein1974 #BehindTheScenes #MakingOf