Frankenstein / Universal Pictures Corporation ; directed by James Whale ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 20325 | Universal Studios Home VideoLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: French Series: Classic monster collectionPublisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Video, [1999]Copyright date: ©1999Edition: Restored versionDescription: 1 videodisc (71 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 inContent type: - two-dimensional moving image
- video
- videodisc
- 0783227469
- 9780783227467
- 0783242379
- 9780783242378
- Frankenstein (Motion picture)
- Screenplay, Garrett Fort, Francis Edwards Faragoh ; adapted by John L. Balderston from a play by Peggy Webling ; based on the story by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ; film editor, Clarence Kolster ; cinematographer, Arthur Edeson.
- National Film Registry selection.
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Main Library | DVD | HORROR Frankens | Available | 33111009075272 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Still regarded as the definitive film version of Mary Shelley's classic tale of tragedy and horror, Frankenstein made unknown character actor Boris Karloff a star and created a new icon of terror. Along with the highly successful Dracula, released earlier the same year, it launched Universal Studio's golden age of 1930s horror movies. The film's greatness stems less from its script than from the stark but moody atmosphere created by director James Whale; Herman Rosse's memorable set designs, particularly the fantastic watchtower laboratory, featuring electrical equipment designed by Kenneth Strickfaden; the creature's trademark look from makeup artist Jack Pierce, who required Karloff to don pounds of makeup and heavy asphalt shoes to create the monster's unique lurching gait; and Karloff's nuanced performance as the tormented and bewildered creature. Frankenstein was greeted with screams, moans, and fainting spells upon its initial release, obliging Universal to add a disclaimer in which Edward Van Sloan advises the faint of heart to leave the theater immediately. If they don't: "Well...we've warned you." Director James Whale was memorably embodied by Ian McKellen in the Oscar-winning 1998 biopic Gods and Monsters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
DVD (with chapter stops); NTSC, region 1; Full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono; dual layer; restored.
In English with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Frederick Kerr, Dwight Frye, Lionel Belmore, Marilyn Harris.
Screenplay, Garrett Fort, Francis Edwards Faragoh ; adapted by John L. Balderston from a play by Peggy Webling ; based on the story by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ; film editor, Clarence Kolster ; cinematographer, Arthur Edeson.
Originally produced as motion picture in 1931.
Not rated.
Frankenstein is the greatest horror film of all time. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster in his laboratory; but his dreams of perfection are thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast.
Special features include: commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer; production notes, cast and filmmaker's bios, film highlights, theatrical trailers, web links ; original documentary on the making of the Frankenstein films, entitled "Boo!" ; "The Frankenstein files", a documentary by David J. Skal.
National Film Registry selection.
Boo -- Frankenstein files.