Frankenstein
1931
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Synopsis
Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
Key facts
Cast
Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Mae Clarke, David Manners, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Frederick Kerr, Dwight Frye
Original language
Latin
First release
November 21, 1931 (United States)
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Home video distributors
MCA Videocassette (Canada, United States), MCA Home Video (United States), MCA Universal Home Video (United States)
Based on
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Setting
Alps, Bavaria
Crew
Screenplay
Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort
Producer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Cinematography
Arthur Edeson, Paul Ivano
Editing
Clarence Kolster
Music
Bernhard Kaun
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Shanghai International Film Festival 2025 generic
- South African HorrorFest 2025 generic - Special 16mm screening (9 Nov)
- Torino Film Festival 2019 generic
- Dead by Dawn Horror Film Festival 2018 generic - Classics
- Portland Film Festival 2018
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2018 generic - Classix
- South African HorrorFest 2012 generic - Classic (27 Oct) ★ Hall of Fame
- National Film Preservation Board 1991 generic
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 1982 generic - Retrospettiva: Dal libro allo schermo
- Venice Film Festival 1932 generic
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MCA Videocassette (cat. no. VHS55004) | 1980, Canada, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Videocassette (cat. no. VHS55004) | 1980, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Home Video (cat. no. 55004) | 1987, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Universal Home Video (cat. no. 55004) | 1991, United States, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | November 21, 1931 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 24, 1931 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 25, 1932 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 15, 1932 |
| Theatrical | Germany | May 17, 1932 |
| Theatrical | France | June 24, 1932 |
| Theatrical | Australia | July 1, 1932 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 28, 1932 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 10, 1933 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 2, 1935 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 30, 1936 |
| Television | Netherlands | July 24, 2004 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | Canada | 1980 VHS55004 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1980 VHS55004 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1987 55004 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 55004 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 30, 2002 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | May 24, 2004 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | May 27, 2004 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 3, 2004 |
| Home video | Australia | September 16, 2009 |
Full credits
| Director | James Whale |
| Cast | Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Mae Clarke (Elizabeth), David Manners, John Boles (Victor Moritz), Edward Van Sloan (Doctor Waldman), Frederick Kerr (Baron Frankenstein), Dwight Frye (Fritz), Lionel Belmore (The Burgomaster), Marilyn Harris (Little Maria), Ted Billings (Villager (uncredited)), Mae Bruce (Screaming Maid (uncredited)), Jack Curtis (Villager (uncredited)), Arletta Duncan (Bridesmaid (uncredited)), William Dyer (Gravedigger (uncredited)), Francis Ford (Hans (uncredited)), Soledad Jiménez (Mourner (uncredited)), Carmencita Johnson (Little Girl (uncredited)), Seessel Anne Johnson (Little Girl (uncredited)), Margaret Mann (Mourner (uncredited)), Michael Mark (Ludwig (uncredited)), Pauline Moore (Bridesmaid (uncredited)), Inez Palange (Villager (uncredited)), Paul Panzer (Mourner (uncredited)), Cecilia Parker (Maid (uncredited)), Rose Plumer (Villager (uncredited)), Cecil Reynolds (Waldman's Secretary (uncredited)), Ellinor Vanderveer (Medical Student (uncredited)), Robert Milasch (Villager (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort |
| Producer | Carl Laemmle Jr. |
| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson, Paul Ivano |
| Editing | Clarence Kolster |
| Music | Bernhard Kaun |
| Visual effects | Ken Strickfaden |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
