Frankenstein (1931)
Movie
1931
1 HOUR 11 MINS
Horror
An obsessed scientist, Dr. Henry Frankenstein, attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased, but the monster, confused and traumatized, escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.
Cast & Crew
Colin Clive Dr. Henry Frankenstein
Mae Clarke Elizabeth (Henry's fiance)
John Boles Victor Moritz
Boris Karloff The Monster
Edward Van Sloan Dr. Waldman
Dwight Frye Fritz
Frederick Kerr Baron Frankenstein
Lionel Belmore Herr Vogel (the burgomeister)
Michael Mark Ludwig (uncredited)
Arletta Duncan Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Pauline Moore Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Francis Ford Hans (wounded villager) (uncredited)
James Whale Director
Mary Shelley Writer
Peggy Webling Writer
John L. Balderston Writer
Francis Edward Faragoh Writer
Carl Laemmle Producer
Bernhard Kaun Original Music
Arthur Edeson Cinematography
Paul Ivano Cinematography
Clarence Kolster Film Editing
Charles D. Hall Art Direction
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