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Feature film — 1931

Frankenstein (1931)

7.51h 10mDrama — Horror — Science Fiction

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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Universal Pictures

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Director: James Whale

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Cast & crew

Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein

Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein

Mae Clarke as Elizabeth

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth

John Boles as Victor Moritz

John Boles

Victor Moritz

Boris Karloff as The Monster

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Edward Van Sloan as Doctor Waldman

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman

Frederick Kerr as Baron Frankenstein

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein

Dwight Frye as Fritz

Dwight Frye

Fritz

Lionel Belmore as The Burgomaster

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

Marilyn Harris as Little Maria

Marilyn Harris

Little Maria

Ted Billings as Villager (uncredited)

Ted Billings

Villager (uncredited)

M

Mae Bruce

Screaming Maid (uncredited)

Jack Curtis as Villager (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

Villager (uncredited)

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