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Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
Frankenstein: Directed by James Whale. With Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff. Dr Henry Frankenstein is obsessed with assembling a living being from parts of several exhumed corpses.
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- Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
- James Whale
- 1931-11-21
Aug 1, 2021 · Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
Jun 13, 2024 · Frankenstein, American horror film, released in 1931, that was based on a stage adaptation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The film’s hulking monster, portrayed by Boris Karloff with a flat head and protruding neck bolts, is one of the most recognizable characters in film history.
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Brief Synopsis. A crazed scientist creates a living being from body parts, not realizing it has a madman's brain. Cast & Crew. Read More. James Whale. Director. Colin Clive. Henry Frankenstein. Mae Clarke. Elizabeth. John Boles. Victor Moritz. Boris Karloff. The Monster. Edward Van Sloan. Doctor Waldman/ [Prologue announcer] Photos & Videos.
- James Whale, Joseph A. Mcdonough
- Colin Clive
Using some kind of mysterious ray that Dr. Frankenstein discovered, the body is brought to life during a thunderstorm, and the monster of Frankenstein (Boris Karloff) is born. Later, when Dr. Frankenstein realizes that he has created an aggressive monster, he and Fritz lock the monster up in a cell.
May 9, 2018 · An introductory word of caution to the iconic monster masterpiece. You've been warned! From James Whale’s Frankenstein (1931): An obsessed scientist creates a living being fro ...more. An ...
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