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Frankenstein

James Whale · 1931 · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction · 1h 10m · ★ 7.5
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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.

Released in United States Nov 21, 1931Runtime 1h 10mRating 7.5/10 (1,859 votes)

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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)
M
Mae Bruce
Screaming Maid (uncredited)
Jack Curtis
Jack Curtis
Villager (uncredited)

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