The Invisible Woman (1940 film) Fred Rinaldo wrote the screenplay in slapstick style, while H. G. Wells was again credited as the original author of "The Invisible Man". The film was directed by A. Edward Sutherland. It was the first role for Maria Montez. This film runs for 70 minutes and was filmed in black and white with mono sound. The special effects were produced by John P. Fulton, who earned another nomination for an Oscar following his comparable effects work in "The Invisible Man Returns". John D. Hall also was nominated for the Oscar. The John Howard who appears in the film and in
The Invisible Man (1933 film) has the support of her father and his associate. In the novel, Griffin is already insane before he makes himself invisible and he is entirely motivated by a lust for power. In the film, Griffin is driven mad by the drug that makes him invisible. Dr. Kemp survives in the novel; his life is saved by those who ultimately kill Griffin. In the film, Dr. Kemp is terrified throughout, and pays with his life for betraying Griffin. The film is known for its clever and groundbreaking visual effects by John P. Fulton, John J. Mescall and Frank D. Williams, whose