Frankenstein is a 1931 American gothic 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. The Webling play was adapted by John L. Balderston and the screenplay written by Francis Edward Faragoh and Garrett Fort, with uncredited contributions from Robert Florey and John Russell.
Frankenstein (1931)
Directed by James Whale
Genres - Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Monster Film |
Release Date - Nov 21, 1931 |
Run Time - 71 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Budget
$291,000
Box Office
$1,626
Themes
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Angry Mob, Black And White, Body Part, Collection: Frankenstein, Cult, Experiment, Film Based On A Novel, Fire, Laboratory, Mad Scientist, Monster, Reanimation, Supernatural/Monsters, Villager
Attributes
Based On: based on plays, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Narrative Location: Alps, Bavaria
Subject: ethics in science, evil, human nature, individual and society, monster, monster movies, obsession, research ethics
Narrative Location: Alps, Bavaria
Subject: ethics in science, evil, human nature, individual and society, monster, monster movies, obsession, research ethics
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Het monster van Frankenstein
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