Originally, the role of the Frankenstein monster was offered to Dracula (Bela Lagosi). He turned in down because it wasn’t a speaking part. As a result, Boris Karloff’s career in horror movies was born. Karloff is also known as the voice of the Grinch in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” However, among his peers he was known as a kind and gentle man. The 1967 album, “An Evening with Boris Karloff,” released be Decca Records, is worth up to $300.00 today.(Receive a detailed appraisal for any record for $1.00. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above).