“The Hollywood Scoop” — October 31, 1950

Filed from the backlot: fading stars, fresh scandals, and a congressman with a secret.

From The Hollywood Scoop, October 31, 1950:

Tales from the Script — ensemble monsters

Above: Joel Nau, Sean Decker, Butch Maxwell, Dustin Heavilin, and Renee Storm.

Universitale Pictures has great expectations for its newest release, now in production. With box-office receipts declining since the nation fell for television, studios are scrambling to lure people back to the theaters.

Universitale’s hopes rest on reuniting a trio of horror stalwarts who packed houses through the ’30s and ’40s.

But in 1950, will anyone still be frightened by Boris Kissoff lumbering as the Rankenstein Monster? Did audiences ever truly tremble when Ron Cheyney, Jr. snorted and growled his way through the Woofman series? And in the modern age, who will shudder when Bela Lagrossi unburies his Count Dragula?

This reporter suggests Universitale could save a bundle by dropping the former stars and releasing a thriller with only the Invisible Man… and his evil twin.

Meanwhile, Hollywood expects a visit from Congressman Beauregard “Foghorn” Jackson IV and his secretary, Miss Honeydew Thistlewhistle. The Congressman promises a startling revelation about certain very famous movie stars.

2024 Cast

Bela Lagrossi aka Dragula — Butch Maxwell

Boris Kissoff aka the Rankenstein Monster — Joel Nau

Ron Cheyney, Jr. aka Woofman — Sean Decker

Miss Honeydew ThistlewhistleRenee Storm

Congressman Beauregard “Foghorn” Jackson IVDustin Heavilin

Tales from the Script 2024 cast photo

Photos below from previous productions.

Congressman Jackson — legacy still Three Monsters — legacy still Honeydew Thistlewhistle — legacy still Dragula and ladies — legacy still Monsters mash — legacy still Thistlewhistle & Congressman — legacy still Dragula & fan — legacy still 2010 cast: Bert Furioli, Ryan Sears, Butch Maxwell, Maura Schneider, Gino Angelo

Last updated: September 24, 2025