Bride of Frankenstein
“More fearful than the monster himself!”
Synopsis
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-23
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
The Monster
Colin Clive
Henry Frankenstein
Valerie Hobson
Elizabeth
Ernest Thesiger
Doctor Pretorius
Elsa Lanchester
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley / The Monster's Mate
Gavin Gordon
Lord Byron
Douglas Walton
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Una O'Connor
Minnie
E. E. Clive
Burgomaster
Lucien Prival
Butler
O. P. Heggie
Hermit
Dwight Frye
Karl
Reginald Barlow
Hans
Mary Gordon
Hans' Wife
Anne Darling
Shepherdess
Ted Billings
Ludwig
Billy Barty
Baby (uncredited)
Robert Adair
Hunter in Woods (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
April 20, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 16, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$394K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.08x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Pearson, William Hurlbut
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Bride of Frankenstein
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $394K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, James Whale Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Edmund Pearson, William Hurlbut, Robert Florey, Mary Shelley, Josef Berne, Lawrence G. Blochman, R.C. Sherriff, Morton Covan, Philip MacDonald, Flo Brummel, John L. Balderston
Franz Waxman
John J. Mescall
Ted J. Kent
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
James Whale
Director
Edmund Pearson
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
William Hurlbut
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bride of Frankenstein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bride of Frankenstein about?
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.
Who directed Bride of Frankenstein?
Bride of Frankenstein was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in Bride of Frankenstein?
The principal cast of Bride of Frankenstein includes Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger, Elsa Lanchester.
When was Bride of Frankenstein released and how long is it?
Bride of Frankenstein was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bride of Frankenstein?
Bride of Frankenstein had a reported production budget of $394K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (5.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bride of Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bride of Frankenstein was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bride of Frankenstein?
Bride of Frankenstein holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).