Frankenstein (1910) [240p]

“Frankenstein“ is a silent short film produced in 1910 by Edison Studios, directed by J. Searle Dawley. It is one of the earliest film adaptations of Mary Shelley’s famous novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.“ In this version, the story is condensed into a short narrative, focusing on the creation of the monster and its subsequent interactions with its creator, Dr. Frankenstein. The film features primitive special effects for the time, including makeup and trick photography to portray the monstrous creature. Due to the limitations of early filmmaking technology and the short duration of the film, many aspects of Shelley’s novel are omitted or simplified. However, “Frankenstein“ (1910) remains significant as one of the earliest attempts to bring the classic horror story to the screen. The film is in the public domain and can be found in various archives and online repositories, allowing audiences to experience this early cinematic interpreta
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