Frankenstein
(DVD)
Contributors
Whale, James, 1889-1957, director.
Laemmle, Carl, 1867-1939, producer.
Laemmle, Carl, Jr., 1908-1979, producer.
Fort, Garrett, screenwriter.
Faragoh, Francis Edwards, screenwriter.
Laemmle, Carl, 1867-1939, producer.
Laemmle, Carl, Jr., 1908-1979, producer.
Fort, Garrett, screenwriter.
Faragoh, Francis Edwards, screenwriter.
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios., [1999].
ISBN
0783227469, 9780783227467, 0783242379, 9780783242378
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Beecher Community Library District - Stacks | DVD FRA | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult AV | HORROR FRA | Checked out |
| Carol Stream Public Library - Adult Videos | DVD/HORROR/FRA | On Shelf |
| Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | DVD FRANKENSTEIN | On Shelf |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | DVD FRANKENSTEIN 1 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Frankenstein's Monster -- (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
Frankenstein, Victor -- (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
Horror films.
Monsters -- Drama.
Scientists -- Drama.
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, -- 1797-1851 -- Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Frankenstein's Monster -- (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
Frankenstein, Victor -- (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
Horror films.
Monsters -- Drama.
Scientists -- Drama.
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, -- 1797-1851 -- Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios., [1999].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (71 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0783227469, 9780783227467, 0783242379, 9780783242378
UPC
025192032523, 025192078620
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as motion picture in 1931.
General Note
Based on the story by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
General Note
Special features include: commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer; production notes; cast and filmmaker's bios; film highlights; theatrical trailers; web links; original documentary on the making of the Frankenstein films; "Boo!"; "The Frankenstein files", a documentary by David J. Skal.
Restrictions on Access
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Creation/Production Credits
Adapted by John L. Balderston from a play by Peggy Webling ; film editor, Clarence Kolster ; cinematographer, Arthur Edeson.
Participants/Performers
Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Frederick Kerr, Dwight Frye, Lionel Belmore, Marilyn Harris.
Description
Frankenstein is the greatest horror film of all time. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster in his laboratory; but his dreams of perfection are thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD (with chapter stops); NTSC, region 1; dual layer ; Full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono.
Language
In English with optional French subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
National Film Registry selection.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Whale, J., Laemmle, C., Laemmle, C., Jr., Fort, G., Faragoh, F. E., Edeson, A., Kolster, C., Hall, C., Karloff, B., Clive, C., Clarke, M., Boles, J., Van Sloan, E. 1., Kerr, F., Frye, D., Belmore, L., Harris, M., Balderston, J. L. 1., Webling, P., & Shelley, M. W. (1999). Frankenstein (Restored version.). Universal Studios..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James Whale et al.. 1999. Frankenstein. Universal Studios.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James Whale et al.. Frankenstein Universal Studios, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Whale, James, et al. Frankenstein Restored version., Universal Studios., 1999.
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