Frankenstein [videorecording]/ Carl Laemmle presents ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. ; screenplay ; Garrett Fort, Francis Edwards Faragoh ; directed by James Whale.
An unforgettable masterpiece, the original Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as the screens most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. The mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome. Featuring groundbreaking makeup by Jack Pierce, director James Whales adaptation of Mary Shelleys masterpiece novel blends themes of horror, isolation and compassion, and remains one of the most shocking movies of all time.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (71 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, adapted by John L. Balderston from a play by Peggy Webling. Bonus features: The Frankenstein files : how Hollywood made a monster ; Feature commentary with film historian Rudy Behlmer ; Frankenstein archives ; Boo! : a short film ; Theatrical trailer. Full screen. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1931. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Feature film -- Special features: The Frankenstein files : how Hollywood made a monster (45 mins.) / Universal Studios Home Video presents ; written, directed and produced by David J. Skal ; Feature commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer ; The Frankenstein Archives photo galery ; Boo (1932, 10 min.) / supervision and dialogue, Albert DeMond ; Production notes ; Cast and filmmakers ; Theatrical trailer, Universal web links. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music, Bernhard Kaun. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Frankenstein: Cast: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated by the MPAA. |
| System Details Note: | DVD format ; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono ; full frame 1.33:1 ; region 1 ; NTSC. |
| Language Note: | English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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| Subject: | Frankenstein's Monster (Fictitious character) > Drama. Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) > Drama. Feature films > United States. Monsters > Drama. Scientists > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Films for the hearing impaired. Horror films. Mad scientist films. Monster films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Public Library | DVD-S 1796 (Text) | 38950611059058 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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