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Bride of Frankenstein
Directed by James Whale
1935•1h 15m•NR•★ 7.6
Drama / Horror / Science Fiction
Synopsis
Dr. Frankenstein is coerced by the sinister Dr. Pretorius into creating a mate for his monster. James Whale's sublime blend of gothic horror, camp humor, and tragic pathos surpasses the original in every dimension.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJames Whale
WriterEdmund PearsonWilliam Hurlbut
CinematographyJohn J. Mescall
MusicFranz Waxman
Principal Cast
Boris KarloffThe Monster
Colin CliveHenry Frankenstein
Valerie HobsonElizabeth
Ernest ThesigerDoctor Pretorius
Elsa LanchesterMary Wollstonecraft Shelley / The Monster's Mate
Gavin GordonLord Byron
Douglas WaltonPercy Bysshe Shelley
Una O'ConnorMinnie
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 15m (75 mins)
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DirectorJames Whale
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioUniversal Pictures
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