The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

★ 7.719990h 45minUnited States of AmericaEN
Documentary

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

Director
David J. Skal
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1999
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Cast

David J. Skal
Host - Self
Rudy Behlmer
Self
Sara Karloff
Self
Bob Madison
Self
Rick Baker
Self
Donald F. Glut
Self
Ivan Butler
Self
Jan-Christopher Horak
Self
Bill Condon
Self
Richard Gordon
Self
Gregory W. Mank
Self
Paul M. Jensen
Self
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
Dwight David Frye
Self

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