FAQ About Frankenstein
Who directed the first Frankenstein film, and when was it released?
The first Frankenstein film was directed by J. Searle Dawley. The film, simply titled "Frankenstein," was released in 1910. It is a silent, short film that condensed the story of Mary Shelley's novel into a 16-minute runtime. The film was produced by Thomas Edison's Edison Manufacturing Company and is considered one of the earliest adaptations of the Frankenstein story in cinema history. Charles Ogle portrayed the iconic Creature in this early film adaptation.
