William J. Hurlbut

1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives. 1959 version: Two single mothers, a down-on-her-luck actress and a homeless woman, attempt to find happiness for themselves and their daughters.

Baron Frankenstein is blackmailed by Dr. Praetorious into reviving his monster and building a mate for it.