Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
Summary
Frankenstein is a film[1]. Frankenstein ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (867 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Frankenstein's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- Frankenstein was directed by James Whale[4].
- John L. Balderston wrote the screenplay for Frankenstein[5].
- Francis Edward Faragoh wrote the screenplay for Frankenstein[6].
- Robert Florey wrote the screenplay for Frankenstein[7].
- John Russell wrote the screenplay for Frankenstein[8].
- Frankenstein's composer is recorded as Bernhard Kaun[9].
- Frankenstein is associated with the Pre-Code Hollywood movement[10].
- Frankenstein's genre is horror film[11].
- Frankenstein's genre is science fiction film[12].
- Frankenstein's genre is monster film[13].
- Frankenstein's based on is recorded as Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus[14].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Colin Clive[15].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Mae Clarke[16].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was John Boles[17].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Boris Karloff[18].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Edward Van Sloan[19].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Dwight Frye[20].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Lionel Belmore[21].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Frederick Kerr[22].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Francis Ford[23].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Paul Panzer[24].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Marilyn Harris[25].
- A cast member of Frankenstein was Soledad Jiménez[26].
- Frankenstein was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr.[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
Frankenstein was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr.[27]. Frankenstein was directed by James Whale[4]. Screenwriters include John L. Balderston[5], Francis Edward Faragoh[6], Robert Florey[7], and John Russell[8]. Cast members include Colin Clive[15], Mae Clarke[16], John Boles[17], Boris Karloff[18], Edward Van Sloan[19], and Dwight Frye[20].
Publication
Publication dates include November 21, 1931[28] and November 28, 1932[29]. The original language of Frankenstein was English[30]. Genres include horror film[11], science fiction film[12], and monster film[13]. Frankenstein is part of National Film Registry[31]. Frankenstein's part of the series is recorded as Frankenstein[32]. Recorded distribution format include digital download[33] and video on demand[34].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include creation[35], ethics in science[36], human nature[37], monster[38], obsession[39], and individual and society[40]. Frankenstein is associated with the Pre-Code Hollywood movement[10]. Frankenstein's part of the series is recorded as Frankenstein[32].
Reception
Reviews include 8.7/10[41], 94%[42], 91/100[43], and 7.7/10[44].
Adaptations and Inspiration
After a work by Mary Shelley[45] and Peggy Webling[46].
Why It Matters
Frankenstein ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (867 views/month).[2] Frankenstein has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] Frankenstein is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]