Frankenstein (1931)
The man who made a monster.
1931 · 1h 10m · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Genres: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
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.
Director: James Whale
Writers: Mary Shelley, Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort
Music by: Bernhard Kaun
Cinematography: Arthur Edeson
Editor: Clarence Kolster
Box office: $12M · Rated 7.5/10 by 1828 viewers
Part of the Frankenstein (Universal) franchise.
Cast
Colin Clive as Henry FrankensteinMae Clarke as ElizabethJohn Boles as Victor MoritzBoris Karloff as The MonsterEdward Van Sloan as Doctor WaldmanFrederick Kerr as Baron FrankensteinDwight Frye as FritzLionel Belmore as The BurgomasterMarilyn Harris as Little MariaTed Billings as Villager (uncredited)Mae Bruce as Screaming Maid (uncredited)Jack Curtis as Villager (uncredited)More like this
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