Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Frankenstein? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who designed the look of the monster for the film?
The look was closely based on Mary Shelley's description in the original novel Frankenstein.
Film make-up artist Jack Pierce created the iconic look.
James Whale designed the look himself.
The look was first used in the theatrical version of Frankenstein.
Q. In Peggy Webling's version of the Frankenstein play, the monster is
more sympathetic than in the movie.
less sympathetic than in the movie.
smarter than in Mary Shelley's novel.
named Joe.
Q. When did James Whale first become passionate about theater?
while watching Peggy Webling's Frankenstein
while taking acting classes as a child
while creating a monster in a lonely watchtower
while in a POW camp in World War I
Q. Why does Karloff look oversized in the film?
Karloff was 7 feet tall.
Karloff as the monster wore a suit several sizes too small.
Whale used green screen technology to make Karloff look big.
Karloff had an allergic reaction to bees, and would get stung on the set so he would puff up.
Q. What character was famous Dracula actor Bela Legosi scheduled to play in Frankenstein?
Henry Frankenstein
Waldman
the monster
Elizabeth