Review of Frankenstein (1931) by Ellis Widner for Philadelphia Daily News — 13 Nov 1939
Whale’s direction nods to German Expressionism — the Escher-like dimensions of Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory, the off-kilter camera angles, the long-armed shadows that extend over characters’ faces.
Yet something softer anchors the film: sorrow.
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This review of Frankenstein (1931) was written by Ellis Widner and published by Philadelphia Daily News on 13 Nov 1939.
Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.
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