Monster Of The Month - "Frankenstein"

Frankenstein - (Original Trailer)

A crazed scientist creates a living being from body parts, not realizing it has a madman's brain in Frankenstein (1931), starring Boris Karloff.

Frankenstein (1931) - Mr. Carl Laemmle Feels

The famous opening, Edward Van Sloan (who will play "Dr. Waldman") speaks presumably of Mr. Laemmle senior, introducing Universal's landmark Frankenstein, 1931, starring Boris Karloff.

Frankenstein (1931) - The Abnormal Brain

The original and often spoofed, professor Waldman (Edward Van Sloan) lecturing on brains, and the mad doctor's jumpy assistant Fritz (Dwight Frye) making his fateful mistake, in Universal's Frankenstein, 1931.

Frankenstein (1931) - Take Care, Herr Frankenstein!

The first appearance of Boris Karloff as "The Monster," wandering into the lab, coached by his creator Henry (Colin Clive), all going well until assistant Fritz arrives with a torch, in James Whale's Frankenstein, 1931.

Intro Aired: Aug 2016

Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- Frankenstein (1931)

Ben Mankiewicz introduces Frankenstein, 1931.

Intro Aired: Oct 2017

Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- Frankenstein (1931)

Ben Mankiewicz introduces Frankenstein, 1931.

Frankenstein (1931) - It's Alive!

Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) in his triumphant scene, Waldman (Edward Van Sloan), Victor (John Boles) and Elizabeth (Mae Clarke) his audience, brings his creation to life, in James Whale's Frankenstein, 1931.

Frankenstein (1931) - He's Just Resting

The first scene, Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive), already pretty cracked, and aide Fritz (Dwight Frye), with designs on a body being buried somewhere in central Europe, in James Whale's Frankenstein, 1931.

Frankenstein (1931) - Will You Play With Me?

The monster (Boris Karloff) on his walkabout, Ludwig (Michael Mark) leaves little Maria (Marilyn Harris) alone, the scene deleted from the original release, from James Whale's Frankenstein, 1931.