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Frankenstein
A gothic, shadowy chiller that moves with eerie calm toward a tragic, unforgettable climax.
About 1931 film directed by James Whale
Genres horror, science fiction, monster
Directed by James Whale
Written by Robert Florey, John L. Balderston, Francis Edward Faragoh, John Russell
Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Francis Ford, Mae Clarke, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Paul Panzer, John Boles
Music Bernhard Kaun
Runtime 71 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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