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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

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Producing House

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2002-11-01

Runtime: 45 mins

Director: David J. Skal

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

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Production Countries: United States of America

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