Frankenstein (1931)

1931 · 70 min · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

Directed by James Whale. Starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff and Edward Van Sloan.

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