Frankenstein (1931)

Frankenstein is a 1931 horror film based on the work by Mary Shelley. It tells the story of a scientist whose work takes him into the dark side of life after death. It stars Colin Clive[?], Mae Clarke[?], John Boles[?] and Boris Karloff (billed only with a question mark in the opening credits).

The movie was adapted by John L. Balderston[?], Francis Edward Faragoh[?], Garrett Fort[?], Robert Florey (uncredited) and John Russell[?] (uncredited) from the Shelly novel and the play by Peggy Webling[?]. It was directed by James Whale and has been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.

Frankenstein was followed by the 1935 sequel Bride of Frankenstein.