Frankenstein 1931 (The Classic Movie Monsters Collection Book 2)

This book, the second in the Classic Movie Monsters Collection, celebrates James Whale's iconic 1931 production of Frankenstein, the film which catapulted Boris Karloff to international stardom overnight. Called simply Frankenstein 1931, it is beautifully written and illustrated with a wealth of stills and posters. Author and Horror Film historian Nige Burton traces the film's shaky beginnings through to the cinematic masterpiece it became, looking at the source material and various stage and screen adaptations which led to the Frankenstein we know and love. The most comprehensive guide to the film in ebook format, Frankenstein 1931 includes the full back story and detailed cast and crew biographies.