"Frankenstein"

Film Review # 103855

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"Frankenstein"

A review of the film "Frankenstein" (1931), directed by James Whale.

1,108 words () | 3 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the way the film "Frankenstein" treats human relationships. The paper presents the thesis that four key relationships, all involving Dr. Frankenstein, form the central structure of the plot's development and create a multi-faceted, balanced picture of functional as well as destructive relationships. This includes Dr. Frankenstein's relationship with the Monster, with his assistant, Fritz, with his fiancee, Elizabeth and with his old professor, Dr. Waldman.

From the Paper:

"Frankenstein is a 1931 film released by Universal Studios and directed by well-known genre director James Whale, who also directed its sequel. It is loosely based upon the original 19th century novel by Mary Shelley and also a later play by Peggy Webling, with the script composed by at least five separate screenwriters ("Frankenstein.") Over the years since its release it has become the most well known of many Frankenstein adaptations and its portrayal of the Monster made Boris Karloff famous as well as establishing the iconic appearance of the Monster for many sequels and pastiches over the years."

Sample of Sources Used:

Dirks, Tim. "Frankenstein" Review. Filmsite. http://www.filmsite.org/fran.html.
Erickson, Hal. "Frankenstein." http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:18476~C.
"Frankenstein." Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/.