Frankenstein (1931)
Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
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#021926
How the Flexner Report Changed Medicine
"Do you see that new Frankenstein movie? The Bride?"
— Chuck
Chuck asks Josh about a new Frankenstein film, bringing up the movie as a German-related reference during their discussion of German words and culture.
Feb 19, 2026
#052317
Is a head transplant really a thing?
"the whole idea, obviously, it's kind of an old idea, like it goes back to Frankenstein"
— Chuck
Referenced as an early example of the head transplant concept in popular culture and literature.
May 23, 2017
#041317
How Supervolcanoes Work
"The Tambora volcano is credited with the creation of Frankenstein."
The hosts discuss how the 1815 Tambora volcano's eruption led to the 'Year Without Summer' which inspired Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein.
Apr 13, 2017
#083011
Cryonics: Hi, Frozen Body!
"But it did give Mary Shelley a good idea for Frankenstein"
— Josh
Josh explains how 19th century galvanic reanimation experiments inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein story.
Aug 30, 2011
Cast
Colin Clive
Henry Frankenstein
Mae Clarke
Elizabeth
John Boles
Victor Moritz
Boris Karloff
The Monster
Edward Van Sloan
Doctor Waldman
Frederick Kerr
Baron Frankenstein
Dwight Frye
Fritz
Lionel Belmore
The Burgomaster
Marilyn Harris
Little Maria
Ted Billings
Villager (uncredited)
M
Mae Bruce
Screaming Maid (uncredited)
J
Jack Curtis
Villager (uncredited)
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