It's alive! Embark on our next selection for our Classic Movie Nights series -- a double bill of 1931's Frankenstein, and 1935's Bride of Frankenstein! Prior to the screening there will be a thirty minute lecture by screenwriter, researcher, and television professional Theo Siegel.
Frankenstein: Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz (John Boles), Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster (Boris Karloff), but it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation.
Bride of Frankenstein: After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.
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