Son of Frankenstein(1939)
“The black shadows of the past bred this half-man/half-demon! Creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction!”
Overview
One of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
Director
Rowland V. Lee
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$420K
Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein
Boris Karloff
as The Monster
Bela Lugosi
as Ygor
Lionel Atwill
as Inspector Krogh
Josephine Hutchinson
as Elsa von Frankenstein
Donnie Dunagan
as Peter von Frankenstein
Emma Dunn
as Amelia
Edgar Norton
as Thomas Benson
Perry Ivins
as Fritz
Lawrence Grant
as Bürgermeister
Lionel Belmore
as Emil Lang
Michael Mark
as Ewald Neumüller
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$420K
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Son of Frankenstein?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Son of Frankenstein (1939).
What is Son of Frankenstein about?▼
One of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
Who directed Son of Frankenstein?▼
Son of Frankenstein was directed by Rowland V. Lee and released in 1939. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is Son of Frankenstein?▼
Son of Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Son of Frankenstein?▼
The cast of Son of Frankenstein includes Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, Boris Karloff as The Monster, Bela Lugosi as Ygor, Lionel Atwill as Inspector Krogh, Josephine Hutchinson as Elsa von Frankenstein and more.
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