Frankenstein (1931 film)

Frankenstein is a 1931 horror film from Universal Pictures loosely based on the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The film tells the story of a scientist named Dr. Henry Frankenstein, whose work takes him into the dark side of life after death. It stars Colin Clive as Henry, as well as horror-film regulars Dwight Frye (as the dwarf Fritz), Edward van Sloan (as Dr. Waldman), and Boris Karloff as the monster Henry creates. The film also stars Mae Clarke as Henry's fiancee Elizabeth, and John Boles as Henry's best friend Victor Moritz.

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1931 - Horror film - Universal Pictures - Novel - Frankenstein - Mary Shelley - Colin Clive - Dwight Frye - Edward van Sloan - Boris Karloff - Mae Clarke - John Boles

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The movie was adapted by John L. Balderston, Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort, Robert Florey (uncredited) and John Russell (uncredited) from the Shelley novel and the play by Peggy Webling. It was directed by James Whale.

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John L. Balderston - Francis Edward Faragoh - Garrett Fort - Robert Florey - John Russell - Peggy Webling - James Whale

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