Frankenstein (1931)

1867-poster
release date November 21 1931
studio Universal Studios
director James Whale
writer Mary Shelley
starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Edward Van Sloan
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He suceeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again.

Official Review

When concerned friends question Dr. Frankenstein’s sanity, he simply replies, “Crazy, am I? We’ll see about that.” But you see it in the actor’s eyes and you believe it: he is crazy. At least, in that moment, the weight of his obsession and eccentricities have crushed his ability to act sanely in a social setting. I wouldn’t exactly classify him as cuckoo, just crazy. …Read More

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Official Score: 4 / 5