Cuts and Controversy in Pre-Code Hollywood Horror: The Case of James Whale’s Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein

2025/11/25 by Fran Pheasant‐Kelly · 1 voice
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Cinema and Media Studies #Gothic Literature and Media Analysis #Science Education and Perceptions

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Abstract

This essay addresses the cuts and controversy associated with James Whale’s Frankenstein1 and The Bride of Frankenstein2 through archival material connected to their production, censorship, distrib...

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• The Creature thought he'd suffered slashes and cuts, but then he met the Hayes Code. Fran Pheasant-Kelly breaks down the '30s era censorship of FRANKENSTEIN and BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN in a new #openacc [bsky, 10 points, 0 comments]

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