Frankenstein
"The man who made a monster."
Originally released in 1931. Frankenstein is a drama/horror film. directed by James Whale. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, and John Boles
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,740 votes)
Budget
$291K
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
41.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Colin Clive
as Henry Frankenstein
Mae Clarke
as Elizabeth
John Boles
as Victor Moritz
Boris Karloff
as The Monster
Edward Van Sloan
as Doctor Waldman
Frederick Kerr
as Baron Frankenstein
Dwight Frye
as Fritz
Lionel Belmore
as The Burgomaster
Marilyn Harris
as Little Maria
Ted Billings
as Villager (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $291,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankenstein 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 wo...
Who directed Frankenstein?
Frankenstein was directed by James Whale.
How long is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Frankenstein released?
Frankenstein was released on November 21, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frankenstein?
The main cast of Frankenstein includes Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Edward Van Sloan.
Is Frankenstein worth watching?
Frankenstein has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,740 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.