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THE MAN WHO MADE A MONSTER - Frankenstein
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Title: Frankenstein

Release Date: 21 Nov 1931

Runtime: 1h 10m

Genre: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

Director: Universal Pictures

Production Companies: Universal Pictures

Overview: Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.465 (1593 votes)

Cast

  • Henry Frankenstein: Colin Clive
  • Elizabeth: Mae Clarke
  • Victor Moritz: John Boles
  • The Monster: Boris Karloff
  • Doctor Waldman: Edward Van Sloan
  • Baron Frankenstein: Frederick Kerr
  • Fritz: Dwight Frye
  • The Burgomaster: Lionel Belmore
  • Little Maria: Marilyn Harris
  • Villager (uncredited): Ted Billings
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