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Frankenstein

Frankenstein

The man who made a monster.

19317.51h 10m

Overview

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

Directed by James Whale
Written by Mary Shelley, Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort
Produced by Carl Laemmle Jr.
Box OfficeBudget: $291KRevenue: $12.0M

Top Cast

Colin Clive

Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth

John Boles

John Boles

Victor Moritz

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Edward Van Sloan

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman

Frederick Kerr

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein

Dwight Frye

Dwight Frye

Fritz

Lionel Belmore

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

Marilyn Harris

Marilyn Harris

Little Maria

Ted Billings

Ted Billings

Villager (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

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About Frankenstein

Frankenstein is a drama, horror, science fiction film released in 1931 exploring themes of fire, monster, experiment, based on novel or book, halloween, reanimation. Directed by James Whale, it stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles. Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

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