Frankenstein (1931)
An obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses.
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Henry Frankenstein -
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Victor Moritz -
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Doctor Waldman -
Baron Frankenstein -
Fritz -
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Little Maria
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Director:
James WhaleWriters:
John L. Balderston (based upon the composition by), Mary Shelley (from the novel by), Peggy Webling (adapted from the play by), Garrett Fort (screen play), Francis Edward Faragoh (screen play), Richard Schayer (scenario editor)All Cast & Crew
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4 wins & 3 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.
Quotes
Dr. Henry Frankenstein:
Down! Down, you fool!
Goofs
As the Monster is being raised on the gurney to be animated, a crewman is visible in the lower left. He seems to be behind a curtain and is looking down as if at some equipment.
Crazy Credits
The closing credits start with "A GOOD CAST IS WORTH REPEATING...". The first four actors' names are listed in all caps-sans serif font with the "S" in John Boles & Boris Karloff plus in CAST & IS tilted to the right 45 degrees. The remaining 5 cast members have their names listed in Serif font with both Caps & lower case letters.
Alternate Versions
A few early original prints were color-tinted in green (hyped as "the color of fear" in publicity releases). None of these green tinted prints are known to have survived to this day.
Soundtracks
Grand Appassionato(uncredited)
Music by Giuseppe Becce
[End title & end cast music]
Storyline
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Genres
Drama | Horror | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
21 November 1931Language
English, Latin
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$291,000 (estimated)
