Frankenstein (1931)

The man who made a monster.

Movie · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction · 1h 10m · Rated 7.5/10 on TMDB · Released November 21, 1931

Overview

Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

Directed by James Whale

Cast

• Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein
• Mae Clarke as Elizabeth
• John Boles as Victor Moritz
• Boris Karloff as The Monster
• Edward Van Sloan as Doctor Waldman
• Frederick Kerr as Baron Frankenstein
• Dwight Frye as Fritz
• Lionel Belmore as The Burgomaster
• Marilyn Harris as Little Maria
• Ted Billings as Villager (uncredited)
• Mae Bruce as Screaming Maid (uncredited)
• Jack Curtis as Villager (uncredited)

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