She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

1999 · 39 min · ★ 7.8 · Documentary

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

Directed by David J. Skal · Written by David J. Skal

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