Frankenstein (1931 movie) facts for kids
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Karloff as The Monster
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| Directed by | Jack Marsh |
| Produced by | Carl Laemmle, Jr. |
| Written by | Francis Edward Faragoh Garrett Fort |
| Starring | Colin Clive Mae Clarke John Boles Boris Karloff |
| Music by | Bernhard Kaun |
| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson |
| Editing by | Clarence Kolster Maurice Pivar |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | November 21, 1931 |
| Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $262,0007 |
| Money made | $12,000,000 |
Frankenstein is a famous horror movie from 1931. It was directed by James Whale. The film is based on the classic book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. It tells the story of a scientist who creates a living being. The movie stars Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein and Boris Karloff as the Monster.
This movie was very popular with people watching it and with movie critics. It led to many other movies about Frankenstein, like The Bride of Frankenstein and The Son of Frankenstein.
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The Story of Frankenstein
The movie begins with Dr. Henry Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist. He is obsessed with the idea of creating life. He gathers body parts from graves and uses them to build a human-like creature.
Dr. Frankenstein works in a secret laboratory high in the mountains. He uses electricity to bring his creation to life. But something goes wrong. Instead of a normal brain, his assistant accidentally gives the creature a criminal's brain.
The Monster's Journey
When the Monster comes to life, it is confused and scared. It is also very strong. Dr. Frankenstein's plans quickly go wrong. The Monster escapes and causes trouble in the nearby village.
The Monster is often misunderstood. It acts out of fear and confusion. The villagers are terrified of it and try to hunt it down. The story explores what happens when humans try to play God and create life.
Who Was in the Movie?
The main actors in Frankenstein helped make it a classic.
Boris Karloff as the Monster
Boris Karloff became famous for playing the Monster. His makeup and performance made the character iconic. He showed the Monster as both scary and sad. It was a very difficult role to play.
Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein
Colin Clive played Dr. Henry Frankenstein. He showed the scientist's ambition and his growing fear. Dr. Frankenstein starts with good intentions but loses control of his creation.
Why is Frankenstein Important?
Frankenstein is one of the most important horror movies ever made. It helped define what a monster movie could be.
A Classic Horror Film
The movie's scary atmosphere and unique story made it a huge success. It showed that horror films could be more than just jump scares. They could also make people think about big ideas.
Lasting Impact on Movies
Frankenstein created a lasting image of the Monster. This image is still used in movies, TV shows, and books today. It also started a series of monster movies from Universal Pictures. These movies are still loved by fans around the world.
Images for kids
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Frankenstein movie theater lobby card.
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1951 re-release lobby card
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1931 original Bela Lugosi casting announcement.
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James Whale and Boris Karloff, 1931
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Colin Clive and Karloff in colorized photograph from Frankenstein (1931).
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Karloff in Bride of Frankenstein.
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Karloff in Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
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Colin Clive, Elsa Lanchester, Karloff and Ernest Thesiger in Bride of Frankenstein.
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Lon Chaney Jr. as the monster, Evelyn Ankers, and Bela Lugosi as Ygor in The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942).
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Re-release lobby card for Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943) with Bela Lugosi as the monster and Lon Chaney Jr. as the werewolf.
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Glenn Strange as the monster in House of Dracula (1945).
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Boris Karloff as the monster, Basil Rathbone as Dr. Frankenstein's son, and Bela Lugosi as Ygor in Son of Frankenstein (1939).
See also
In Spanish: Frankenstein (película de 1931) para niños
