
Frankenstein (Universal) Collection
5 movies · 1931–1945
The Frankenstein Collection is a five-film series produced by Universal Studios, spanning from 1931 to 1945. The collection comprises five distinct installments, with a total runtime of 383 minutes and a production budget of $1,658,750, generating $14,000,000 in revenue. The series began with the 1931 film Frankenstein, which achieved a revenue of $12,000,000 and received an IMDb rating of 7.7. It was followed by four subsequent films, including Bride of Frankenstein (1935), which generated $2,000,000 in revenue and holds an IMDb rating of 7.8, and Son of Frankenstein (1939). The collection's films collectively represent a significant body of work within the horror genre during the 1930s and 1940s. The individual films within the collection vary in length, ranging from 68 to 99 minutes. While specific revenue figures are not available for The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) and House of Frankenstein (1945), these films contribute to the overall scope of the series. The total financial performance across all five films reached $14,000,000. This Universal production provides a comprehensive look at the Frankenstein story as it evolved across a decade, presenting a series of horror films that collectively accumulated a substantial revenue.
Franchise cast
Boris KarloffDr. Gustav Niemann
Michael MarkEwald Neumüller
Dwight FryeFritz
Colin CliveHenry Frankenstein
Lionel AtwillDr. Bohmer
Lionel BelmoreThe Burgomaster
John CarradineDracula (aka Baron Latos)
Bela LugosiYgor
Lon Chaney Jr.Lawrence 'Larry' Talbot (aka The Wolf Man)
Lawrence GrantBürgermeister
Ted BillingsVillager (uncredited)
Harry CordingMob Leader (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenAdolph HussmanMae BruceScreaming Maid (uncredited)Jack CurtisVillager (uncredited)
William SmithBoy (uncredited)
George LynnInspector Gerlach
Ralph BellamyErik Ernst
Walter BrennanPeasant (uncredited)
Basil RathboneBaron Wolf von Frankenstein



