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- Overall Score: ☆ 8.50/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 9.1/10
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Frankenstein Movie Information:
- Directors:
- James Whale
- Stars:
- Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Edward Van Sloan … (full cast)
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