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Frankensteinin morsian

Original title: Bride of Frankenstein
  • 19351935
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
47K
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POPULARITY
4,944
2,357
  • Cast & crew
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Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
Theatrical Trailer from Universal Pictures
Play trailer1:26
2 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi

Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate.Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate.Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
47K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,944
2,357
  • Director
    • James Whale
  • Writers
    • Mary Shelley(suggested by: the original story written in 1816 by)
    • William Hurlbut(adapted by)
    • John L. Balderston(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff
    • Elsa Lanchester
    • Colin Clive
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Whale
  • Writers
    • Mary Shelley(suggested by: the original story written in 1816 by)
    • William Hurlbut(adapted by)
    • John L. Balderston(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff
    • Elsa Lanchester
    • Colin Clive
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 311User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 95Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos2

    The Bride of Frankenstein
    Trailer 1:26
    The Bride of Frankenstein
    'The Invisible Man' Almost Disappeared Before Materializing on Top
    Clip 3:29
    'The Invisible Man' Almost Disappeared Before Materializing on Top

    Photos318

    Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, and Una O'Connor in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Colin Clive and Valerie Hobson in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff and Valerie Hobson in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Colin Clive and Valerie Hobson in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, and Ernest Thesiger in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff and Jack P. Pierce in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff and O.P. Heggie in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)
    James Whale and John J. Mescall in Frankensteinin morsian (1935)

    Top cast

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    Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff
    • The Monsteras The Monster
    Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester
    • Mary Wollstonecraft Shelleyas Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley…
    Colin Clive
    Colin Clive
    • Henry Frankensteinas Henry Frankenstein
    Valerie Hobson
    Valerie Hobson
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Ernest Thesiger
    Ernest Thesiger
    • Doctor Pretoriusas Doctor Pretorius
    Gavin Gordon
    Gavin Gordon
    • Lord Byronas Lord Byron
    Douglas Walton
    Douglas Walton
    • Percy Bysshe Shelleyas Percy Bysshe Shelley
    Una O'Connor
    Una O'Connor
    • Minnieas Minnie
    E.E. Clive
    E.E. Clive
    • Burgomasteras Burgomaster
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Butleras Butler
    O.P. Heggie
    O.P. Heggie
    • Hermitas Hermit
    Dwight Frye
    Dwight Frye
    • Karlas Karl
    Reginald Barlow
    Reginald Barlow
    • Hansas Hans
    Mary Gordon
    Mary Gordon
    • Hans' Wifeas Hans' Wife
    Anne Darling
    Anne Darling
    • Shepherdessas Shepherdess
    • (as Ann Darling)
    Ted Billings
    • Ludwigas Ludwig
    Robert Adair
    • Hunter in Woodsas Hunter in Woods
    • (uncredited)
    Norman Ainsley
    • Archbishopas Archbishop
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Whale
    • Writers
      • Mary Shelley(suggested by: the original story written in 1816 by)
      • William Hurlbut(adapted by) (screenplay)
      • John L. Balderston(adapted by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. —John Oswalt <jao@jao.com>
    • sequel
    • laboratory
    • miniature person
    • mad scientist
    • learning speech
    • 165 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • WHO will be The Bride of Frankenstein WHO will dare?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • K-12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Marilyn Harris, who played Maria, the girl The Monster accidentally kills in the original Frankenstein (1931), appears uncredited as another young girl. She is the leader of the group of young schoolgirls who encounter the Monster as he runs away from the blind man's burning house. Director James Whale deliberately gave her a one-word line ("Look!"), so she would be paid more by the studio as an actor with a speaking role, instead of as an extra.
    • Goofs
      In the prologue explaining what happened in the first Frankenstein (1931), a man is shown in close-up being strangled by the monster; however, the monster's sleeves are torn and his arms already burned by the windmill fire. Clearly this close-up was newly filmed and inserted as if from the 1931 movie.
    • Quotes

      Doctor Pretorius: To a new world of gods and monsters!

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening and closing credits, "The Monster's Mate" is listed as being played by " ? " . Elsa Lanchester is only billed as playing Mary Shelley.
    • Alternate versions
      The Director's cut was 87 minutes long, but Producer Carl Laemmle Jr. imposed a number of cuts, to tame down the Director's "excesses". The Prologue was cut (making difficult to understand the present dialogue), the body count was reduced from 21 to 10, two love scenes between the couple and a toy representing the Monster with a child have been deleted. This ammount of 12-minute footage has subsequently been lost, making it impossible to reconstruct the initial idea by 'James Whale'.
    • Connections
      Edited into House of Dracula (1945)
    • Soundtracks
      Frühlingslied (Spring Song) Op.62 #6
      (1842) (uncredited)

      Written by Felix Mendelssohn

      Danced by Marie DeForrest

    User reviews311

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Best horror movie of all time
    Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest horror movies of all time and the highlight of James Whale's career. The atmosphere evoked from the sets is near perfect, and although actually filmed on the Universal back-lot, you can believe that you are being led through a 19th century Bavaria. Although Karloff portrayed the monster only 3 times, this was undoubtedly the pinnacle of his career, and the film that most fans will remember him for. Mention should also be made of the excellent performance given by Ernest Thesiger as Doctor Pretorious. I've been interested in movies since I was 4 years old and have "Bride of Frankenstein" to thank for that. Superb.
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    • richard-burdon
    • Feb 12, 2006

    FAQ6

    • What is 'Bride of Frankenstein' about?
    • Is "Bride of Frankenstein" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 1976 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frankensteins brud
    • Filming locations
      • Court of Miracles, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $397,024 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,493
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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