Colin Clive

Acting

Colin Clive

Born January 20, 1900 · Saint-Malo, Brittany, France

Died June 25, 1937 · aged 37

Colin Clive (January 20 1900 - June 25, 1937) was a French-born British actor known for playing tumultuous characters which often mirrored his personal life. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1935 sequel, Bride of Frankenstein. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After a…

Known For

FrankensteinFrankenstein · 1931
Frankenstein
7.51931
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.
Bride of FrankensteinBride of Frankenstein · 1935
Bride of Frankenstein
7.51935
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 Ghost of FrankensteinThe Ghost of Frankenstein · 1942
The Ghost of Frankenstein
5.81942
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Frankenstein's unscrupulous colleague, Dr. Bohmer, plans to transplant Ygor's brain so he can rule the world using the monster's body, but the plan goes sour when he turns malevolent and goes on a rampage.
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror FilmMonster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film · 2014
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
7.52014
MovieDocumentaryHorror
Join foremost experts discussing true Horror Classics - Frankenstein, Dracula, The Black Cat, Wolfman, King Kong, Bride of Frankenstein, and more. Grab the popcorn and take a deep breath as we conjure up the thrills, chills and magic of Monster Madness!
History Is Made at NightHistory Is Made at Night · 1937
History Is Made at Night
6.71937
MovieRomanceDrama
An American woman seeking divorce from her wealthy, controlling husband falls for a romantic Parisian who saves her from his entrapment.
Lily ChristineLily Christine · 1932
Lily Christine
10.01932
MovieDramaRomance
Lily is threatened with divorce by her husband after spending an innocent night with friend Rupert Harvey.
Looking ForwardLooking Forward · 1933
Looking Forward
6.61933
MovieDrama
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
Mad LoveMad Love · 1935
Mad Love
7.01935
MovieHorrorRomance
An insane surgeon's obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist husband's hands with those of a knife-throwing murderer.

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