Frankenstein (1931)

  • NR
  • 11/19/1931 (US)
  • Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
  • 1h 10m

THE MAN WHO MADE A MONSTER

Overview

Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome.

James Whale

Director

Mary Shelley

Novel

Garrett Fort

Screenplay

Francis Edward Faragoh

Screenplay

Cast

Colin Clive's headshot

Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein
Mae Clarke's headshot

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth
John Boles's headshot

John Boles

Victor Moritz
Boris Karloff's headshot

Boris Karloff

The Monster
Edward Van Sloan's headshot

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman
Frederick Kerr's headshot

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein
Dwight Frye's headshot

Dwight Frye

Fritz
Lionel Belmore's headshot

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

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