Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook(1991)
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.
Movie: Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chick Young / Slim (archive footage)
Dr. James Bowen (archive footage)
Elsa (archive footage)
Doctor Bohmer / Krogh (archive footage)
Victor Frankenstein (archive footage)
Prof. Frankenstein (archive footage)
The Monster (archive footage)
Anna Spengler / Elizabeth Heiss (archive footage)
Count Dracula (archive footage)
Lawrence Talbot / The Monster (archive footage)
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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.
Release Date
1991-01-01
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6.25
Rating:
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English
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