Bride of Frankenstein
"More fearful than the monster himself!"
Originally released in 1935. Bride of Frankenstein is a horror/science fiction film. directed by James Whale. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, and Valerie Hobson
Synopsis
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,072 votes)
Budget
$393.8K
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
5.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
as The Monster
Colin Clive
as Henry Frankenstein
Valerie Hobson
as Elizabeth
Ernest Thesiger
as Doctor Pretorius
Elsa Lanchester
as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley / The Monster's Mate
Gavin Gordon
as Lord Byron
Douglas Walton
as Percy Bysshe Shelley
Una O'Connor
as Minnie
E. E. Clive
as Burgomaster
Lucien Prival
as Butler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $393,750
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- James Whale Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bride of Frankenstein about?
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist wi...
Who directed Bride of Frankenstein?
Bride of Frankenstein was directed by James Whale.
How long is Bride of Frankenstein?
Bride of Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Bride of Frankenstein released?
Bride of Frankenstein was released on April 20, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bride of Frankenstein?
The main cast of Bride of Frankenstein includes Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger, Elsa Lanchester.
Is Bride of Frankenstein worth watching?
Bride of Frankenstein has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,072 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.