Frankenstein

1931 · directed by James Whale

Rating
82/100
Hit
yes

Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

Frankenstein (1931), directed by James Whale, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Colin Clive
  • Mae Clarke
  • John Boles
  • Boris Karloff
  • Edward Van Sloan
  • Frederick Kerr
  • Dwight Frye
  • Lionel Belmore
  • Marilyn Harris
  • Ted Billings

Crew

  • Arthur Edeson — Director of Photography
  • Clarence Kolster — Editor
  • Bernhard Kaun — Original Music Composer
  • Francis Edward Faragoh — Screenplay
  • Garrett Fort — Screenplay

More from James Whale

  1. Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — 84/100 · hit
  2. The Invisible Man (1933) — 82/100 · hit
  3. Show Boat (1936) — 80/100 · hit
  4. The Old Dark House (1932) — 80/100 · hit

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