MEDIA AND MONSTERS: TWO CENTURIES OF FRANKENSTEINS: The Bride of Frankenstein

1935, 75 minutes, Not Rated
USA

Language: English

Presented by: Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University

Director: James Whale

Cast: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson

Distributor: Universal Pictures

After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.

Panel discussion to follow screening at approximately 3:15: WHAT FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER TELLS US ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN

Sponsored by/presented by Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University