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Frankenstein

1931·70 min

Frankenstein

Directed by James Whale

DramaHorrorScience Fiction

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

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Henry Frankenstein

Elizabeth

Victor Moritz

The Monster

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Francis Edward Faragoh

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Screenplay

Carl Laemmle Jr.

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Frankenstein (1931) is about henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

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James Whale directed Frankenstein (1931).

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