| Edition |
Restored version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (71 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo rda |
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laser optical NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
| Series |
Classic monster collection |
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Classic monster collection.
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| System Details |
DVD format ; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono ; full frame 1.33:1 ; region 1 ; NTSC. |
| Performer |
Frankenstein: Cast: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye. |
| Credits |
Music, Bernhard Kaun. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1931. |
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Bonus features: The Frankenstein files : how Hollywood made a monster ; Feature commentary with film historian Rudy Behlmer ; Frankenstein archives ; Boo! : a short film ; Theatrical trailer. |
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Based on the novel by Mary Shelley. |
| Summary |
An unforgettable masterpiece, the original Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as the screens most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. The mad scientists dreams are shattered by his creations violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome. Featuring groundbreaking makeup by Jack Pierce, director James Whales adaptation of Mary Shelleys masterpiece novel blends themes of horror, isolation and compassion, and remains one of the most shocking movies of all time. |
| Language |
English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Monsters -- Drama.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Monster films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst01734569
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst00922105
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01893728
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Films for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst00924314
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Monster films. (OCoLC)fst01744124
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Monsters. (OCoLC)fst01025752
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Whale, James, 1889-1957. Director.
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Laemmle, Carl, Jr., 1908-1979. Producer.
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Fort, Garrett. Screenwriter.
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Faragoh, Francis Edwards. Screenwriter.
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Karloff, Boris, 1887-1969. Actor.
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Clive, Colin, 1900-1937. Actor.
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Clarke, Mae. Actor.
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Boles, John. Actor.
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Kaun, Bernard. Composer.
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Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851.
Frankenstein.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
025192249570 |
| Music No. |
61163605 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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