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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

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

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

01 November 2002

Country

United States of America

Cast

David J. Skal

David J. Skal

Host - Self

Rudy Behlmer

Rudy Behlmer

Self

Sara Karloff

Sara Karloff

Self

Bob Madison

Bob Madison

Self

Rick Baker

Rick Baker

Self

Donald F. Glut

Donald F. Glut

Self

Ivan Butler

Ivan Butler

Self

Jan-Christopher Horak

Jan-Christopher Horak

Self

Bill Condon

Bill Condon

Self

Richard Gordon

Richard Gordon

Self

Gregory W. Mank

Gregory W. Mank

Self

Paul M. Jensen

Paul M. Jensen

Self

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Self (archive footage)

Dwight David Frye

Dwight David Frye

Self

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