
Feature film — 1931
Frankenstein (1931)
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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Director: James Whale
On screen
Cast & crew

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

Ted Billings
Villager (uncredited)
Mae Bruce
Screaming Maid (uncredited)

Jack Curtis
Villager (uncredited)
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