Review of Frankenstein (1931) by John Petrakis for Chicago Tribune — 13 Mar 1956
James Whale has done a great job in his direction. This is not an easy thing to direct — just how far to go in playing upon an audience's credulity, it's sympathy, it's nerves. Whale seems to have gone far enough, but not too far.
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This review of Frankenstein (1931) was written by John Petrakis and published by Chicago Tribune on 13 March 1956.
Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.
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