Frankenstein
1931, English. Directed by James Whale.
The man who made a monster.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- James WhaleDirector
- Colin CliveHenry Frankenstein
- Mae ClarkeElizabeth
- John BolesVictor Moritz
- Boris KarloffThe Monster
- Edward Van SloanDoctor Waldman
- Frederick KerrBaron Frankenstein
- Dwight FryeFritz
- Lionel BelmoreThe Burgomaster
- Marilyn HarrisLittle Maria
- Ted BillingsVillager (uncredited)
- Mae BruceScreaming Maid (uncredited)
- Jack CurtisVillager (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort
- Budget
- $262K
- Box office
- $12M
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Frankenstein: quick answers
Is Frankenstein worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,878 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Frankenstein have a post-credits scene?
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Is Frankenstein suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Frankenstein?
If you liked Frankenstein, try National Theatre Live: Frankenstein, The Horror of Frankenstein, Frankenstein.
Who directed Frankenstein?
Frankenstein (1931) was directed by James Whale and stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles.