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    In the 1931 film Frankenstein directed by James Whale, the scene when the monster of Dr. Frankenstein’s creation comes to life, it is important both cinematically and thematically. The creation of the monster by Dr. Frankenstein sets the tone for the rest of the film and is carefully created to capture and scare the audience. In the scene of creation, many cinematic elements are used by Whale to enhance the dramatic effect and fear of the scene as a whole. When Dr. Frankenstein is ready to bring the monster alive he acts rather odd and crazy. This is the peak of his work and all he has been working for and this moment is important to him. The camera angel gets close to Dr. Frankenstein’s face and shows his eagerness as he is smiling and sweating.…

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    Frankenstein Movie Vs Book

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    Frankenstein, “…wasn't expected to be a popular film, much less a breakout role for the unknown actor”, Boris Karloff, also known as Frankenstein (Biography.com). James Whale, and starred Colin Clive and Mae Clarke, which is based on the best-selling novel, Frankenstein, written by Shelley, released Frankenstein in 1931. It is a story of a young scientist trying to create life after one has died and the struggles and drama that come along with that. Even after 86 years, Frankenstein is still…

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    Themes throughout the Stories The novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelly has been used in Hollywood since 1931 to entertain people by scaring them. However, in Hollywood’s version of the story such as the 1931 film Frankenstein directed by James Whale and the 1974 film Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brookes, they lose some of the themes that are present throughout the book. One such theme is the theme of secrecy. I believe that the book is better because it describes more events throughout…

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    The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Movie Review The Bride of Frankenstein by James Whale was a very interesting take on the classic story. It continues with the original story of the Monster and his maker Frankenstein, with similar themes as the first installment. The biggest theme that it centralizes around, is the idea that the monster needs a friend, or mate as the title might give away, a bride. In this movie, the monster got his wish, and more. It starts off with Mary Shelley sitting in the…

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    Fear In Frankenstein

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    monster from human odds and ends, hides away in the mountains, receives aid from a dwarf, and steals a brain from the dissecting room of a medical college (Balio 301). Robert Florey wrote a screenplay for Frankenstein. When James Whale was made the director he made modifications. The film reveals repressed fears which were prevalent during the film’s production. For example, Dr. Frankenstein discusses the “great ray” which in the beginning “brought life into the world.” Dr. Frankenstein…

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    Frankenstein, directed by James Whale, was greatly different from the novel. While the story filled the same premise, there were certain aspects that were changed; not to mention, the time line was distorted as well. The alters to the film were effective in a way that gave a deeper analysis. Henry Frankenstein and his henchman gazing at the freshly buried grave. As soon as everyone leaves, they pounced at the chance to get their hands on a body for Frankenstein’s experiment. Beginning the film…

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    Julio Jara Mr. James ISEM101-40 October 11, 2014 The Bride of Frankenstein The bride of Frankenstein is a film directed by James Whale released in 1935 as a sequel to the original Frankenstein. The original was a story that left everyone pleading for more. The people got what they asked for and, once again, James Whale did not disappoint. A couple of iconic characters were added to the mix, but all in all it is still the story of a misunderstood monster trying to find acceptance in a cruel…

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    is what makes the reader fear the monster and view him as almost inhumane. Some of the most popular questions about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is along the lines of “Is there a brain?” or “How can the monster feel, read, or speak?” The main ingredient behind that is what Shelley hides from us. We are left to develop our own conclusions for how the monster is able to learn anger and happiness. The film directed by James Whale answers this for us. The monster’s bad behavior and actions are…

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    One of the most well-known novels in the world is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The story about a horrifying monster has been read by people from all around the world for many years, and it is considered a classic. Because this novel is well-known, it was transformed into a film directed by James Whale titled “Frankenstein.” After reading the novel and watching the film, the similarities and differences between the monster can clearly be seen. The monsters in both the novel and film were both…

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    Of some of the many early films, Frankenstein (James Whale, 1931), can be noted for its impact on film history as being one of the first films of its kind. This new genre of film inspired many more films to come in the Universal Hollywood film era. One distinguished area of Frankenstein is its strong ties to German Expressionism, which called for a new ways of cinema. This new wave of Cinema was noted for its “great burst of artistic activity” (TEXTBOOK). In Frankenstein the use of this…

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