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Basics Critics:94Viewers:76Rusty:86
Category: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/FantasyNotable as: HorrorSub-Category: horror film, science fiction film, monster film, film adaptationRuntime: 65 - 120 minutesLanguage: English, LatinCountry: United StatesDirector: James WhaleScreenwriter: John L. Balderston, Francis Edward Faragoh, Robert Florey, John RussellBased on: FrankensteinMusic: Bernhard KaunCinematography: Arthur EdesonStars: Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Frederick Kerr, Francis Ford, Cecilia Parker, Marilyn Harris Producer: Carl Laemmle, Jr.Studio: Universal StudiosAwards won: National Film RegistryAward details: (details at IMDb)
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Frankenstein is a 1931 horror monster film from Universal Pictures directed by James Whale and adapted from the play by Peggy Webling, which in turn is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Mary Shelley. The film stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles and Boris Karloff and features Dwight Frye and Edward van Sloan. 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. The make-up artist was Jack Pierce. A hit with both audiences and critics, the film was followed by multiple sequels and has become an iconic horror film.


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