Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Documentary · Science Fiction · Horror
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott
Chick Young / Slim (archive footage)
Bud Abbott
Chick Young / Slim (archive footage)


Nick Adams
Nick Adams
Dr. James Bowen (archive footage)
Nick Adams
Dr. James Bowen (archive footage)


Evelyn Ankers
Evelyn Ankers
Elsa (archive footage)
Evelyn Ankers
Elsa (archive footage)


Lionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
Doctor Bohmer / Krogh (archive footage)
Lionel Atwill
Doctor Bohmer / Krogh (archive footage)


Ralph Bates
Ralph Bates
Victor Frankenstein (archive footage)
Ralph Bates
Victor Frankenstein (archive footage)


Whit Bissell
Whit Bissell
Prof. Frankenstein (archive footage)
Whit Bissell
Prof. Frankenstein (archive footage)


Peter Boyle
Peter Boyle
The Monster (archive footage)
Peter Boyle
The Monster (archive footage)


Veronica Carlson
Veronica Carlson
Anna Spengler / Elizabeth Heiss (archive footage)
Veronica Carlson
Anna Spengler / Elizabeth Heiss (archive footage)


John Carradine
John Carradine
Count Dracula (archive footage)
John Carradine
Count Dracula (archive footage)


Lon Chaney Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr.
Lawrence Talbot / The Monster (archive footage)
Lon Chaney Jr.
Lawrence Talbot / The Monster (archive footage)
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