Frankenstein (1931 film) facts for kids
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Theatrical release poster by Karoly Grosz
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| Directed by | James Whale |
| Produced by | Carl Laemmle Jr. |
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| Story by | Richard Schayer (scenario editor) |
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| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson |
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| Studio | Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | November 21, 1931 |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $262,007 |
| Money made | $12 million |
Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
Frankenstein stars Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster. The make-up for the monster was provided by Jack Pierce. Alongside Clive and Karloff, the film's cast also includes Mae Clarke, John Boles, Dwight Frye, and Edward Van Sloan.
Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film was a commercial success upon release, and was generally well received by both critics and audiences. It spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs, and has had a significant impact on popular culture: the film's depiction of Frankenstein's monster have since become iconic. In 1991, the United States Library of Congress selected Frankenstein for preservation in the National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Cast
- Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein.
- Mae Clarke as Elizabeth Lavenza, Henry's fiancée.
- John Boles as Victor Moritz, Henry's friend.
- Boris Karloff as The Monster.
- Edward Van Sloan as Dr. Waldman.
- Frederick Kerr as Baron Frankenstein.
- Dwight Frye as Fritz, Henry's assistant.
- Lionel Belmore as Herr Vogel.
- Marilyn Harris as Little Maria, a little girl.
- Michael Mark as Ludwig, Maria's father.
See also
In Spanish: Frankenstein (película de 1931) para niños
- Boris Karloff filmography
- List of films featuring Frankenstein's monster
- Universal Classic Monsters
- 1931 in science fiction
