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Frankenstein

19311h 10m7.5 / 10

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.

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Checked Nov 2, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

More about Frankenstein

Cast

Colin CliveHenry Frankenstein
Mae ClarkeElizabeth
John BolesVictor Moritz
Boris KarloffThe Monster
Edward Van SloanDoctor Waldman
Frederick KerrBaron Frankenstein
Dwight FryeFritz
Lionel BelmoreThe Burgomaster

Credits

Directed by
James Whale
Written by
Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort, Mary Shelley

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Collection
Frankenstein (Universal) Collection
Budget
$262K
Box office
$12M

Production

  • Universal PicturesUnited States

Themes

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