Frankenstein: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Bride of Frankenstein: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Elsa Lanchester, Ernest Thesiger. Title from container insert. "Double feature." Originally released as a motion pictures in 1931 (Frankenstein) and 1935 (The bride of Frankenstein). Frankenstein based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Full screen.
Contents:
Frankenstein / Carl Laemmle presents ; a Universal Picture ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. ; based upon the composition by John L. Balderston ; adapted from the play by Peggy Webling ; screen play, Garrett Fort, Francis Edwards Faragoh ; directed by James Whale (1 hr., 11 min.) -- Bride of Frankenstein / a Universal Picture ; Carl Laemmle presents ; a James Whale production ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. ; adapted by William Hurlbut, John Balderston ; screenplay, William Hurlbut ; directed by James Whale (1 hr., 15 min.).
Summary:
Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a monster from dead human parts in his laboratory. His dreams of perfection are thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast. Bride of Frankenstein: Baron Frankenstein is blackmailed by Dr. Praetorious into reviving his monster and building a mate for it.
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