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

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David J. Skal

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Rudy Behlmer

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Sara Karloff
Sara Karloff

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Bob Madison
Bob Madison

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Rick Baker
Rick Baker

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Donald F. Glut
Donald F. Glut

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Ivan Butler
Ivan Butler

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Jan-Christopher Horak
Jan-Christopher Horak

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Bill Condon
Bill Condon

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

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    2002-11-01

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