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The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

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The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (2002)
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  • Horror
This is a documentary on the making of the masterpiece "Frankenstein" from 1931. Every aspect of the above movie is covered and detailed. From the initial involvement from director Robert Fl... Read allThis is a documentary on the making of the masterpiece "Frankenstein" from 1931. Every aspect of the above movie is covered and detailed. From the initial involvement from director Robert Florey and Bela Lugosi to the eventual casting of Boris Karloff, this is a thoroughly entert... Read allThis is a documentary on the making of the masterpiece "Frankenstein" from 1931. Every aspect of the above movie is covered and detailed. From the initial involvement from director Robert Florey and Bela Lugosi to the eventual casting of Boris Karloff, this is a thoroughly entertaining and insightful documentary.
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  • Director
    • David J. Skal
  • Writer
    • David J. Skal
  • Stars
    • David J. Skal
    • Rudy Behlmer
    • Sara Karloff
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    • David J. Skal
  • Writer
    • David J. Skal
  • Stars
    • David J. Skal
    • Rudy Behlmer
    • Sara Karloff
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    David J. Skal
    David J. Skal
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host
    Rudy Behlmer
    Rudy Behlmer
    • Selfas Self
    Sara Karloff
    Sara Karloff
    • Selfas Self
    Bob Madison
    • Selfas Self
    Rick Baker
    Rick Baker
    • Selfas Self
    Donald F. Glut
    Donald F. Glut
    • Selfas Self
    Ivan Butler
    • Selfas Self
    Jan-Christopher Horak
    Jan-Christopher Horak
    • Selfas Self
    Bill Condon
    Bill Condon
    • Selfas Self
    Richard Gordon
    • Selfas Self
    Gregory W. Mank
    • Selfas Self
    Dwight David Frye
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Dwight D. Frye)
    Paul M. Jensen
    • Selfas Self
    Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott
    • Budas Bud
    • (archive footage)
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    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • The Wolfmanas The Wolfman
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney
    • Quasimodoas Quasimodo
    • (archive footage)
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    Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Colin Clive
    Colin Clive
    • Henry Frankensteinas Henry Frankenstein
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
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    This is a documentary on the making of the masterpiece "Frankenstein" from 1931. Every aspect of the above movie is covered and detailed. From the initial involvement from director Robert Florey and Bela Lugosi to the eventual casting of Boris Karloff, this is a thoroughly entertaining and insightful documentary. —alexanderdavies-99382
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      This documentary is on both the Universal Classic Monster Collection & Monster Legacy Collection DVDs for Frankenstein (1931).
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      Edited from Frankenstein (1931)
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      Main Title and Score
      from Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

      Music by Franz Waxman

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    Frankenmentary
    Included with Universal's excellent Frankenstein DVD. Film historian David J. Skal hosts this documentary about the 1931 classic. Filmmakers, film historians, and writers discuss the novel and its many dramatic and film incarnations (at least Universal's long series). Discussions include the influence of German impressionist filmmakers on Hollywood horror movies, make-up, and the actors. Sara Karloff, daughter of the actor, is one of the many interviewees.
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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2002 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frankenstein-tiedostot
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      • Universal Studios Home Video
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      45 minutes
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      • Black and White
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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