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Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

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Grossed $12M worldwide, about 45.8 times its $262K budget
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Based on
Based on the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
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Setting
Set in Bavaria and Alps
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Collection
Part of Frankenstein (Universal) Collection
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Music
Music by Bernhard Kaun
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Arthur Edeson
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Director: James Whale
Writers: Mary ShelleyNovel
Francis Edward FaragohScreenplay
Garrett FortScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: November 21, 1931
Original language: English
Budget: $262K
Revenue: $12M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Frankenstein (Universal) Collection

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