Frankenstein

Frankenstein (1931)

PG
24/12/1931 (GB)
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 WhaleDirector
  • Francis Edward FaragohScreenplay
  • Garrett FortScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $291,000

  • Revenue

    $12,000,000

Keywords

  • fire
  • monster
  • experiment
  • based on novel or book
  • reanimation
  • laboratory
  • mad doctor
  • black and white
  • pre-code
  • body part
  • angry mob
  • woman in peril
  • villager
  • human monster
  • frankenstein

Top Billed 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)

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