Frankenstein

The horror film that redefined one of the most iconic novels of all time. Dr. Henry Frankenstein is obsessed with discovering the secret of creating life so he may know what it is like to be God. In one of the most iconic scenes in film history, Frankenstein’s monster comes alive. It is only a few moments after this miracle that a tragic misunderstanding occurs, and instead of trying to reason with the creature, Frankenstein decides he must die. Frankenstein makes the tragic monster famous across the world. Filmgoers laud it for its creativity as a horror film and is famous then and now for the fear and tragedy it evokes.

Production

Directed by James Whale

Produced by Carl Laemmle Jr.

Screenplay by Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort, Robert Florey, John Russell

Story by John L. Balderston (Adaptation), Richard Schayer (Scenario Editor)

Based on Frankenstein by Mrs. Percy B. Shelley, Frankenstein (Play) by Peggy Webling

Starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Dwight Frye

Music by Bernhard Kaun

Cinematography by Arthur Edeson

Edited by Clarence Kolster, Maurice Pivar

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Universal Pictures

Release date: November 21, 1931

Running time: 71 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

Budget: $262,007

Box office: $12 million