Frankenstein (1931)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:horror_films
gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Film_Registry
gptkb:none
gptkb:AFI's_100_Years...100_Movies
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Frankenstein;_or,_The_Modern_Prometheus
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
gptkbp:box_office $12 million
gptkbp:budget $262,000
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dr._Henry_Frankenstein
gptkb:Frankenstein's_Monster
gptkb:Elizabeth
gptkb:Fritz
gptkb:Inspector_Krogh
gptkb:Frankenstein's_monster
Dr. Waldman
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Arthur_Edeson
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:iconic_monster
inspired numerous adaptations
considered a classic of horror cinema
gptkbp:cultural_registry gptkb:National_Film_Registry
gptkbp:cultural_significance pioneering horror film
classic horror film
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:James_Whale
gptkbp:director gptkb:James_Whale
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Ted_J._Kent
gptkbp:famous_quote It's alive! It's alive!
gptkbp:features gptkb:Boris_Karloff
gptkb:Mae_Clarke
gptkb:Colin_Clive
the creation of a living being from dead tissue
themed around creation and responsibility
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Ted_J._Kent
gptkbp:film_festival yes
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Frankenstein_film_series
gptkbp:film_technique gptkb:special_effects
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Universal_Studios
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Son_of_Frankenstein
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Mummy_(1932)
The Last Warning
gptkbp:franchise gptkb:Universal_Monsters
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:horror
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:Bride_of_Frankenstein_(1935)
gptkb:Frankenstein_Meets_the_Wolf_Man_(1943)
gptkb:House_of_Dracula_(1945)
gptkb:House_of_Frankenstein_(1944)
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:Frankenstein_(1931)_soundtrack
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frankenstein (1931)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:popular_culture
science fiction genre
horror film genre
future adaptations of Frankenstein
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:German_Expressionism
gptkbp:inspired numerous adaptations
numerous parodies and adaptations
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_actor gptkb:Mae_Clarke
gptkb:Colin_Clive
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
gptkbp:notable_aspect gptkb:Set
gptkb:sound_design
gptkb:character_development
gptkb:designers
lighting
social commentary
philosophical themes
moral questions
thematic depth
makeup effects
gptkbp:notable_for Boris Karloff's portrayal of the Monster
gptkbp:notable_quote It's alive! It's alive!
What have I done?
gptkbp:notable_scene the creation scene
the mob scene
the windmill scene
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Frankenstein_film_series
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Dracula_(1931)
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Bride_of_Frankenstein
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Carl_Laemmle_Jr.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date 1931-11-21
November 21, 1931
gptkbp:released November 21, 1931
gptkbp:released_on November 21, 1931
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Frankenstein_(1994)
gptkb:Frankenstein:_The_True_Story_(1973)
gptkb:Frankenstein:_The_True_Story
gptkb:Mary_Shelley's_Frankenstein_(1994)
gptkbp:restoration yes
gptkbp:runtime 70 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:William_Hurlbut
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Bride_of_Frankenstein_(1935)
gptkb:Bride_of_Frankenstein
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:special_effects gptkb:Kenneth_Strickfaden
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Boris_Karloff
gptkb:Mae_Clarke
gptkb:Colin_Clive
gptkb:John_Boles
gptkb:Edward_Van_Sloan
gptkbp:studio gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:themes the quest for acceptance
the dangers of playing God
isolation and loneliness
the conflict between creator and creation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Universal_Monsters
gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:James_Whale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4