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Synopsis:

Dr. Frankenstein creates a simple creature from various body parts. The creature turns into a monster when Dr. Frankenstein rejects him. Sticking close to the original novel, we are guided through the store of Frankensteins quest for knowledge, and his creates search for his 'father'.

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Credits:

Directed by
James Whale

Writing credits
Mary Shelley (novel) (as Mrs. Percy B. Shelley)

Peggy Webling (play)

John L. Balderston (adaptation)

Francis Edward Faragoh &
Garrett Fort

Robert Florey &
John Russell

Cast
Colin Clive .... Henry Frankenstein
Mae Clarke .... Elizabeth, Henry's Fiancee
John Boles .... Victor Moritz
Boris Karloff .... The Monster (as ?)
Edward Van Sloan .... Dr. Waldman
Frederick Kerr .... Baron Frankenstein
Dwight Frye .... Fritz
Lionel Belmore .... Herr Vogel, the Burgomaster
Marilyn Harris .... Little Maria
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Ted Billings .... Villager
Arletta Duncan .... Bridesmaid
Francis Ford .... Hans, the wounded villager
Mary Gordon .... Mourner
Soledad Jiménez .... Mourner
Michael Mark .... Ludwig, Maria's Father
Pauline Moore .... Bridesmaid
Inez Palange .... Villager
Paul Panzer .... Mourner at gravesite
Cecilia Parker .... Maid
Rose Plummer .... Villager
Cecil Reynolds .... Waldman's Secretary
Ellinor Vanderveer .... Medical Student