The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

November. 01,2002      
Rating:
7.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

David J. Skal as  Host - Self
Rudy Behlmer as  Self
Rick Baker as  Self
Donald F. Glut as  Self
Bill Condon as  Self
Boris Karloff as  Self (archive footage)

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