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Frankenstein (1931)

NR · 1931-11-21 · 1h 10m · EN
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THE MAN WHO MADE A MONSTER

Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation.

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James WhaleDirectorRobert FloreyWriter
Budget
$291K
Box office
$12M

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Colin CliveColin CliveDr. Henry FrankensteinMae ClarkeMae ClarkeElizabethJohn BolesJohn BolesVictor MoritzBoris KarloffBoris KarloffThe MonsterEdward Van SloanEdward Van SloanDr. WaldmanFrederick KerrFrederick KerrBaron FrankensteinDwight FryeDwight FryeFritzLionel BelmoreLionel BelmoreHerr Vogel, the BurgomasterMarilyn HarrisMarilyn HarrisMariaTed BillingsTed BillingsVillager (uncredited)Mae BruceMae BruceScreaming Maid (uncredited)Jack CurtisJack CurtisVillager (uncredited)

Keywords

Based on novel or bookMonsterExperimentFireLaboratoryWoman in perilHuman monsterFrankensteinBlack and whiteAngry mobMad doctorPre-codeReanimationBody partVillager

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Horror · Science FictionTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Monster · ExperimentVisual styleReanimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference203416

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What is Frankenstein about?

Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation.

How long is Frankenstein?

Frankenstein has a runtime of 70 minutes.

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