Frankenstein (1931)

11/21/1931 (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.

Frankenstein (1931)

11/21/1931 (US) • 1h 10m

Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

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.

Top Billed Cast

Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth

John Boles

Victor Moritz

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein

Dwight Frye

Fritz

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

Marilyn Harris

Little Maria

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Part of the Frankenstein (Universal) Collection

Includes Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Son of Frankenstein

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$291,000.00

Revenue

$12,000,000.00

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

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