Directing

James Whale

Born July 22, 1889 · Dudley, Worcestershire, England, UK

Died May 29, 1957 · aged 67

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Whale (22 July 1889 – 29 May 1957) was an English film director, theatre director and actor. He is best remembered for his work in the horror film genre, having directed Frankenstein (1931), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), all recognized as classics of the genre. Whale directed over a dozen films in…

Known For

Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein · 1935

Bride of Frankenstein

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man · 1933

The Invisible Man

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein · 1931

MovieDramaHorror

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.

Hell's Angels

Hell's Angels · 1930

When the Great War breaks out, brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge, each attending Oxford University, enlist with the Royal Flying Corps.

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask · 1939

The Man in the Iron Mask

MovieAdventureHistory

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

The Old Dark House

The Old Dark House · 1932

The Old Dark House

MovieDramaHorror

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

Show Boat

Show Boat · 1936

MovieMusicRomance

Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.

Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge · 1931

Waterloo Bridge

MovieDramaRomance

In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.

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Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein · 1935

Bride of Frankenstein

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.

Director

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man · 1933

The Invisible Man

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.

Director

Frankenstein

Frankenstein · 1931

MovieDramaHorror

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.

Director

Hell's Angels

Hell's Angels · 1930

When the Great War breaks out, brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge, each attending Oxford University, enlist with the Royal Flying Corps.

Co-Director

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask · 1939

The Man in the Iron Mask

MovieAdventureHistory

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

Director

The Old Dark House

The Old Dark House · 1932

The Old Dark House

MovieDramaHorror

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

Director

Show Boat

Show Boat · 1936

MovieMusicRomance

Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.

Director

Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge · 1931

Waterloo Bridge

MovieDramaRomance

In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.

Director

Classification of Enlisted Men

Classification of Enlisted Men · 1942

Classification of Enlisted Men

MovieDocumentary

War Department documentary short focusing on four inductees into the US Army.

Director

Green Hell

Green Hell · 1940

MovieAdventureRomance

A group of adventurers head deep into South American jungle in search of an ancient Incan treasure.

Director

The Road Back

The Road Back · 1937

After the First World War a group of German soldiers try to readjust to civilian life. A sequel to 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

Director

They Dare Not Love

They Dare Not Love · 1941

They Dare Not Love

An Austrian prince flees his homeland when the Nazis take over and settles in London. He meets a beautiful Austrian émigré who makes him realize his mistake in leaving. He makes a deal with the Nazis to return in exchange for some Austrian prisoners, but discovers that the Nazis are not to be trusted.

Director

The Great Garrick

The Great Garrick · 1937

The Great Garrick

MovieComedyRomance

A British actor insults a French acting group only to fall victim to a prank that might destroy his career.

Director

Wives Under Suspicion

Wives Under Suspicion · 1938

Wives Under Suspicion

MovieCrimeDrama

A merciless district attorney prosecutes a case that mirrors his own life.

Director

One More River

One More River · 1934

A young lady leaves her brutal husband and meets another man on board a ship.

Director

Remember Last Night?

Remember Last Night? · 1935

Remember Last Night?

MovieComedyMystery

After a night of wild partying at a friend's house, a couple wake up to discover the party's host has been murdered in his bed.

Director

By Candlelight

By Candlelight · 1933

MovieComedyRomance

A beautiful woman mistakes a Prince's butler for the Prince.

Director

The Kiss Before the Mirror

The Kiss Before the Mirror · 1933

The Kiss Before the Mirror

MovieMysteryThriller

When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.

Director

Journey's End

Journey's End · 1930

In France, 1917, an alcoholic captain is afraid that his new replacement, his sweetheart's brother, will betray his downfall.

Director

Hello Out There

Hello Out There · 1949

Hello Out There

Director James Whale's last film, it was supposed to be part of an anthology film but was never released. A down on his luck gambler ends up in jail in a small Texan town where he meets and falls in love with Emily. They make plans to go to San Francisco but may not get the opportunity.

Director

The Impatient Maiden

The Impatient Maiden · 1932

The Impatient Maiden

MovieRomanceDrama

A maid's dream comes true but are not quite what she expected.

Director

Sinners in Paradise

Sinners in Paradise · 1938

Sinners in Paradise

MovieAdventureDrama

The survivors from a plane crash are washed up on an island where the only inhabitants are Mr. Taylor and his servant, Ping. The mismatched group must learn to get along and work together if they are to convince Taylor to let them borrow his boat and return to the main land.

Director

Port of Seven Seas

Port of Seven Seas · 1938

Port of Seven Seas

In the French port of Marseille, a young woman named Madelon is in love with a young sailor, Marius. Discovering she is pregnant after Marius sets out to sea for several years, she marries another man to prevent the child being born out of wedlock.

Director