Frankenstein (1931 Film)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Charles_D._Hall
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Jack_Pierce
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Frankenstein;_or,_The_Modern_Prometheus
gptkbp:box_office $12 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dr._Henry_Frankenstein
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Elizabeth
gptkb:Fritz
gptkb:Inspector_Krogh
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Arthur_Edeson
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influential in horror genre
gptkbp:director gptkb:James_Whale
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Ted_J._Kent
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Universal_Monsters
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Ted_J._Kent
Close-ups
Use of shadows
Dramatic music score
Expressionist lighting
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Bride_of_Frankenstein
gptkbp:genre Horror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frankenstein (1931 Film)
gptkbp:influenced Horror films
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:German_Expressionism
gptkbp:inspired Various adaptations
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:philosopher
Adaptations in various media
Cinematic classic
Influence on monster archetype
Inspiration for horror tropes
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
gptkbp:notable_quote It's alive! It's alive!
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date 1931-11-21
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Frankenstein_(1994_Film)
gptkbp:runtime 70 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:William_Hurlbut
gptkbp:setting 19th century Europe
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Boris_Karloff
gptkb:Mae_Clarke
gptkb:Colin_Clive
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Isolation
Creation and responsibility
The nature of humanity
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Kenneth_Strickfaden