

Frankenstein
1931-11-21 · 70 min · ★ 7.5
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- James Whale
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 262,007
- Revenue
- USD 12,000,000
Top Cast
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)
Jack CurtisVillager (uncredited)
Arletta DuncanBridesmaid (uncredited)
William DyerGravedigger (uncredited)
Francis FordHans (uncredited)
Soledad JiménezMourner (uncredited)
Carmencita JohnsonLittle Girl (uncredited)
Margaret MannMourner (uncredited)
Michael MarkLudwig (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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