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Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

1991-01-01 · 60 min · ★ 6.2

Documentary · Science Fiction · Horror

Documentary with a treasure trove of rare footage and vintage trailers, offering a rich and unusual look at the history of Frankenstein on the screen.

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Directors
Ted Newsom
Production companies
Heidelberg Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bud AbbottBud AbbottChick Young / Slim (archive footage)
Nick AdamsNick AdamsDr. James Bowen (archive footage)
Evelyn AnkersEvelyn AnkersElsa (archive footage)
Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillDoctor Bohmer / Krogh (archive footage)
Ralph BatesRalph BatesVictor Frankenstein (archive footage)
Whit BissellWhit BissellProf. Frankenstein (archive footage)
Peter BoylePeter BoyleThe Monster (archive footage)
Veronica CarlsonVeronica CarlsonAnna Spengler / Elizabeth Heiss (archive footage)
John CarradineJohn CarradineCount Dracula (archive footage)
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Lawrence Talbot / The Monster (archive footage)
Colin CliveColin CliveDr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage)
Gary ConwayGary ConwayBob (Teenage Monster) / Tony (Teenage Frankenstein)
Lou CostelloLou CostelloWilbur Grey / Tubby (archive footage)
Joseph CottenJoseph CottenBaron Frankenstein (archive footage)
Hazel CourtHazel CourtElizabeth (archive footage)
Peter CushingPeter CushingVictor Frankenstein / Dr. Carl Victor (archive footage)
Susan DenbergSusan DenbergChristina (archive footage)
Marty FeldmanMarty FeldmanIgor (archive footage)
Dwight FryeDwight FryeFritz / Karl (archive footage)
Koji FuruhataFurankenshutain (archive footage)

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