Frankenstein (1931)

It's Alive!

As the Monster (Boris Karloff) is struck by lightning, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) exclaims his achievement and his God-like feeling of creation.

Directed by James Whale.

© Universal 2013

Released in 1931 by Universal.

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