Frankenstein (1910, 1080p HD 2017 restoration)
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- I believe this is the oldest, or earliest known Frankenstein film. Restored in 2017 by the Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, with new music by Donald Sosin (posted here with permission from the composer). Video in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. www.loc.gov/it...
Details on the restoration: blogs.loc.gov/...
“Two years later Frankenstein has discovered the mystery of life”. That was some college!!!
I thought the same, after two years I only got depressed
in those days schools were better and life was less mysterious :)
Victor Frankenstein double Major in the Dark Arts and Necromancy, with a Minor in Home Economics
If it was made at his original studio in West Orange NJ he probably went to Newark College. Fast learners then.
It's been 2 years. Discovered the "mystery of life" yet?
This film was considered lost for many years. Only a photograph of the monster existed.... We are lucky to now have it available for viewing.
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This is legitimately scary. I can see why this could've terrified people back in 1910. The locations and camera shots look very gritty and morbid, and Frankenstein's Monster looks impressively scary for the time, especially when he was rising from the cauldron. The creation scene would have been mortifying if dark, ominous music played in the background, rather than the piano.
I agree. The thing in the bath must have caused a LOT of nightmares back then. First time people had ever seen something like that depicted or likely even imagined it.
this restoration is stunning.
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Let me be as clear and sincere as possible: this restoration makes my peepee hard.
I do like the cleverness with the mirror.
Yes, both the visual effects work in the final scene, but in the first scene with the mirror, it's clever how suspense is built: you see the actors in the mirror before they move into view, they can't see each other yet, it's really very effective. I do live technical theater and have specialized in science fiction and horror, and there's a narrative trick or two I think I can take home from this one.
Its interesting to see how technics like that were employed back in the day..
The scene that uses the mirror at 7:00 is brilliant.
Yeah, it's truly suspenseful, especially a) seeing the actors in the mirror before you see them directly, and b) seeing what's in the mirror before the actors do. And of course since the actor isn't seeing in the mirror what the camera does (the angles are set up for the camera's benefit), they are effectively "acting to green screen" just like they do in movies today (Lord of the Rings, etc.) Simple technique but deftly and effectually executed.
One wonders as to how and why the Monster was able to break into the house without attracting any attention to himself from the other family members and/or the household servants.
Surely Victor would have heard all the and screams, would have doubtlessly would have occurred with regards to a big, odd looking intruder creeping down the corridor?
Also why is everyone so tall in this movie?
Holy crap. I went through kind of a gothic literature phase at age 11, where I read all the creepy classic literature I could get my hands on, and Frankenstein was by far my favorite. I remember watching some of the movies and being appalled by how different they were from the book. While this is by no means a completely faithful adaptation, it is fairly accurate to the themes portrayed in the original story (such as the monster being a reflection of Victor’s own inner monstrosity), and an exceptional piece of art on its own. It’s wild to think that I am watching a film that people who lived a hundred years ago also saw. The scene with the Creature coming to life in particular is striking, and I can see why audiences at the time were horrified.
I am very glad that this piece of art has been restored so that people can enjoy it.
At 2:45 they cut to a POV shot, which seems mindblowing for the time. The birth sequence that follows foreshadows iconic genre films like "Hellraiser" and still is pretty disgusting and effective today. Thank you for sharing an early masterpiece in such great quality!
Ooh, thanks for the viewing tip, watching that part again.
Yea the scene where Frank comes back from the dead in "Hellraiser". Now that you mention it I can see the similarity. That's cool
This movie just turned 110 years old, and it's amazing to think just how far film making has come since then. Audiences were shocked by this film back in the day, so much so that it was banned and many theater owners refused to show it. The fact that this film still exists and that it has been perfectly restored is a miracle, only one 35mm print is known to have survived so just the fact that we're looking at it is like looking at the holy grail. Thank you for this upload, this is the best quality version on UA-cam.
And it wasnt even the first film or movie. SO cool.
This is not 16mm. It's an original 35mm nitrate positive print from the estate of the Alois F. Dettlaff film collection.
Richard Harrison my bad, 35mm, however only one copy survived so it’s incredible seeing it remastered like this after all these years.
@@itsmebilly725 And from super unstable nitrate film stock as well. There are videos on UA-cam about how incredibly unsafe the material is, it's essentially guncotton with pictures printed on it. Restoring a full reel of nitrate film must be like working with a live explosive bomb: one wrong spark and it could burn your whole place down. The stuff carries its own oxygen with it, so it will burn even in low oxygen environments, there's no easy way of stopping it. Film restorationists put their actual physical safety at risk to bring us these gems back from the dead. (Asbestos) hats off!
Alan Canon a lot of films from the silent era and early sound era are lost for that reason, most of them burn in theater fires or are misplaced and succumb to the elements. Seeing films this old survive is like discovering a mummy perfectly intact, it’s priceless and can’t be replaced.
That transformation scene is pretty gruesome. It's easy to see why audiences of the time were so shocked.
Saw this at the Frankenstein house in Bath a few weeks ago and the cinematography with the mirror sequences blew my tiny little mind considering this was done in 1910.
2:20 print damage making that skeleton's eye twitch makes for an unintentionally disturbing moment.
Know that you point that out I can’t unsee it
Thanks for posting! Frankenstein must have been among the first to start the trend of going back to school: he looks about 50 going off to college.
More like 36-40.
@@TheMOSEPH Augustus Phillips was born in 1874, so he would in fact have been 36 when this movie came out!
Its quite a profound image Victor looking in the mirror and seeing only the monster reflected back at him. A beautiful restoration also
The cauldron sequence looks like it was time reversed: the flames are going down. So they built a monster dummy, set it on fire, filmed it burning down, then reversed it for the print. I wonder how that was done, if the camera could just be loaded with film on the "take-up-reel" then hand-cranked backwards? It probably could, then there would be no need to "fix it in post", which they couldn't do because no optical printer yet.
I've never used one but unless I'm much mistaken reversing the crank you turn does make it record in reverse, just like stopping for a moment does a stop trick.
in 1910 they probably wouldn't of noticed the flames going down because of the quality. Even if you see 2011/2012 "HD" restorations of the film, you would know what I mean.
You're mine you know! I made you with my own hands. - Dr. Finkelstein, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
@@p1zzap137 This film would have been in HD quality back in 1910. The only reason it had to be restored was because film decays over time.
Put camera upside down when shooting, then put the film in the right position during editing.
This restoration is wonderful!
The other times I have seen this film is was so blurry I could hardly make out what I was looking at, watching this really helps me enjoy the film a lot more.
I would love to own this on blu ray if possible.
For the timeframe of 1910 that was a masterpiece and the updated musical score was perfection!
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Old time horror fan and this is a perfect version of what was accomplished in that era.
It's amazing to think that some of these films still exist but at the same time very sad that most is still lost
I must say that even today, it is curious to see the scene of the monster's creation. The technical ingenuity of the time, both in the editing of the scene, which was filmed backwards, and the special effects of the monster, which is just a skeleton stuck inside a puppet that then caught fire, achieved one of the most disturbing scenes. of the cinema of his time. I must also admit that this scene made me uncomfortable to watch, in the sense of seeing the complete monster, deformed and horrifying, making those strange movements inside the cauldron. a true gem of 114 years.
this is mind blowing to see footage from 110 years ago.
I've never seen this look so good, it is great , much sharper. A fantastic restoration of this classic piece of film history. Thank you for showing this. Bob.G
Stunning, and priceless early telling of the classic horror novel,...the grainy quality to the movie adds an eerie dreamlike atmosphere to it, ..love these old classics
So the Frankenstein movie from 1931 was not the first movie adaptation of the Novel, it was this old timer from 1910, that’s interesting
just cooking up a flesh golem, as you do
Yes... I wonder if they didn't film part of this sequence in reverse: starting with a nearly-complete monster dummy, setting it on fire, and then making the film run backwards in the final print. Even today in the age of digital moviemaking it's a trick that can be just as effective to audiences as it was back then. How many "tentacles" have we seen over the years that were in fact being pulled off of someone, instead of wrapping around them? The Thing, Nightmare on Elm Street....and unless you're looking for it, you don't even realize how you're being fooled. Some of the other effects in the movie (with the mirror, say) you could actually plausibly do in a live theater setting (albeit with a small and precisely positioned audience so the mirror line of sight is correct) but the time reversal is inherently a cinema trick, new for the era.
@@AlanCanon2222 I think you're right, it does look like the smoke is going "in"
@@AlanCanon2222 I absolutely believe this is what they did: in one scene, you can see some sort of material moving up to cover the monster's face.
@@GeoffChisholm Smashing effect for 1910.
I was pretty impressed, I have to say.
The guy that owned the one and only print was truly crazy as he actually tried to tell people he owned the duplication rights to a film that has been in the public domain at least since 1924
Well if he ownes the only copy, he pretty much have is in control of the distribution
Sosin does the music for so many silent movies that I'm happy he does a great job! The tone painting during the creation sequence is exquisitely detailed. I usually enjoy his music more than the movie itself. The creation sequence here though is the stuff of nightmares! I think Sosin adds a needed slight touch of comic relief when the monster suddenly jumps to more complete form and he plays a little flourish.
And the quality of fine mirrors was MUCH better back then. Gorgeous film. Thanks!
I didn't think this film existed anymore. It's great. Loved the first mirror scene. So glad I've been able to watch this.
"A liberal adaption" at least they had the good grace to show they were deviating from the source material.
Yes, and the promo material they published with it emphasized that the story had been revised to remove the more "repulsive" aspects of it. They had to ease mainstream audiences into being comfortable with horror. The legacy of that work doesn't even need to be mentioned, it's absolutely with us 110 years later.
Wow. The final sequence was astounding! Great stuff. Thanks for the restoration.
Fantastic! Thanks for posting this.. loved the makeup, effects, colour, and the use of the mirror . Very advanced film making for that era!
Yeah, when I started watching it I was like, "am I going to make it through this old crude movie", but by the end I was really pulled into the story. Movies like this and Voyage a la Lune (1902) are proof that the moment artists had movie cameras, they started pushing everything to the max to produce an astonishing experience. If I'd watched this on a nickelodeon in an Edwardian amusement arcade, I'd be fishing for another nickel in order to watch it again.
If you want to see advanced watch "Trip To The Moon" 1902
But I do love the effort and effects in this film
That monster has a pretty solid smile. Well, until he catches the mirror.
This is pure nightmare fuel. I love every minute of it
Thank you for posting this. I have wanted to see this for decades. I thought all prints were lost. It never occurred to me to look on YT for this.
It was most enjoyable to watch
My band went to Universal a couple days ago and we made music and did sound effects and voice overs so we got to see what it might ve been like with sound it was a lot of fun
Glad I'm able to see to this 110 years later pretty sure back then no one knew internet would become such a big accomplishment
This is the BEST rendering of Edison's FRANKENSTEIN I've EVER seen!! TOP DRAWER!! Thanks much for posting!!!!
What do you mean "Edison"? Mary Shelly created Frankenstein
@@RammusTheArmordillo the film is Edison's.
A beautiful and haunting film. Thank you SO much for uploading this in all its restored splendor!
I'm glad this was restored and I definitely enjoyed this little slice of movie history.
How absolutely amazing, I was spell bound, how wonderful to be able to see this. Thank you so much xxx
Maybe the Monster wouldn't have turned out so bad if Frankenstein hadn't used so many herbs and spices in that stew pot.
This version even from 1910 stills looks amazing. Also having the monster and Frankenstein be almost as one is actually a very cool and creepy idea.
This restoration is gorgeous .. Thank you for posting …
Did you know there was a second version of this film? It was called 'Life without Soul', released 1915, currently lost.
Frankenstein's name was changed to Frawley in that film, owing to WW1 tensions with Germany.
I think the film Life Without a soul, has been found, I believe, at least om youtube there is some footage available.
Okay that was creepier than i thought it would be. Very well done for 1910.
Very cool piece of film history
Cette copie est excellente et très émouvante, merci!
The sequence at 4:25 reminds me of the Uncle Frank scenes in Hellraiser, which had a similar reverse special effect.
yes! I'm wondering myself if that scene was inspired by this one or if it's just a coincidence
thank you !its almost the same angle and feel,bob keen must have been truly inspired by this amazing film!
This is my first time watching this film since finishing the book tonight!
Most people unfamiliar with the book won't understand that the monster was actually an articulate superman.
"Frankenstein Goes to College"
"Two Years Later Frankenstein has discovered the mystery of Life."
Dean: We offer many science courses, chemistry, botany, and of course THE DARK ARTS
This is the best restoration ive seen. Very nice!
Awesome ❤❤❤
The original Terminator
For reals, with both movies there are moments when I'm thinking, "How exactly were they able to pull that off?" and there are moments of real terror in this one as well as The Terminator.
we are actually watching a real treasure.... magnificent!
Over a hundred years old . Just imagine that.
I liked it, very cool.
This came up on my recommended and apparently me and Josephine are going on our flying machine to lots of 1910’s movies.
A better movie than Twilight.
Just like every other piece of media in the history of the human race.
Why do people still make this retarded irrelevant joke?
great bit of reverse filming of Frankenstein's monster
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I like this film, and I like the scene where Frankenstein’s Monster comes to life.
i bet in 910 this movie freaked people out..
Yeah this film was banned for being too shocking!
I would like to thank you for this great video as my uncle had been disabled for 20 years and he suddenly walked after watching it to disconnect the wifi and smash the router.
Knew a neighbour who looked like the "monster" in this film. He used to mow the lawn in his underpants. My brother and I used to called him the "Frankenpants monster".
Superb restoration.
The 1910 version of the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is scarier!
huh? ok, i looking that up ASAP
ITS REAL OMG
The copy that turned up has quite a story to tell, one has to wonder if Edison himself actually viewed it or even handled it
"Today is my one hundred and eleventh birthday."
Is it my imagination, or does the monster bear an uncanny resemblance to Gene Simmons?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that! LOL!
And here he reminded me of Dee Snider from Twisted Sister lol
@@ouradoptedmilitary Yeah, closer to Twisted Sister than Gene Simmons. It's the hair. And the animal skins. :)
Fascinating.
the creation of the monster scene must have truly inspired bob keen to make the birth of frank in hellraiser,beautiful!
3:03 This special effect reminds me of the one used for Frank's Rebirth in Hellraiser.
2020s kids don't know jack about horror movies. My 1910s kids remember getting scared by this movie then contracting diphtheria. #WeAreNotTheSame
this is great, no voices, not sfx, no vfx, just acting yet it's pretty deep...IDK, compared to some of the weak ass massive budget movies, this 12 minute movie has more going for it than.....TLJ or any modern horror flick lol
IDK, maybe I'm just a jaded schmuck who's seen too much but I dig this a lot lol
it's got character and originality.
Great restoration!
Wonderful piano music
A film of this calibre and origin should be given more awareness
This is what happens when you use Chemical X.
Thus the Powerpuff Monster was born!
I cannot watch Frankenstein movies without thinking of Mel Brooks versions, and laughing.
the birth of Frankenstein is pretty gruesome for today's standards. i can see why this must have been terrifying over 100 years ago
The actors in this movie are great. I wonder what they are up to now though.
He only had an Associates In Mad Science!
The ink in that quill pen lasts an awfully long time.
This footage was once lost
A raven above his chamber door - a nod to Poe
the most interesting thing is that the primitivism of the actors' actions hides an unnecessary omission of unnecessary actions. And that's exactly how an epiphany happens in anything.
Considering the year it was made, quite shocking, but it kind of missed the point of Shelley’s story. Frankenstein wasn’t evil, just ambitious and a bit too egotistical. The whole ending with the monster ”disappearing because of love” is just silly. Ugly people can’t love? I have to wonder whether they actually read the book or just an assistant’s book report. Still, a real treat to see this finally restored so well. Now, if only someone would find a print of London After Midnight.
A frame by frame adobe restoration would be awesome.
Fun fact: the creation scene would later inspire the recreation scene in hellraiser
Imagine a 8k restoration?
If by restored they mean we just scanned the film again jumps about all over the place and still missing the marriage scene!
Did the original 1910 film have a marriage scene?
@@RockOfVictory yes! In this it's just suddenly okay well they're married now, no proposal or anything
You're mine you know! I made you with my own hands. - Dr. Finkelstein, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
To anybody who is familiar with the Kino DVD collection of "Edison: Invention of the Movies".. Do you know why this wasn't included in the set?
Check out the blog link in description about the restoration. The DVD set came out in 2005, and this film was held by a private collector until restored in 2018.
First of all, it´s incredible they were able to recover this. Also, this version semms kind of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ish
Universal made a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adaptation which eventually released in 1913 where I remember years ago hero read somewhere on the early days of the internet that Universal executives decided to pursue making it to cash in on the success of this film.
Impressive, even by today's standards, though the ending was a bit rushed.
La mari de Dr frenkenchtagne à fait le roman frenkenchtagne
I think the film is pretty good.
Although I will say that the ending was a bit cynical.
Why does only the Creature have to die?
It's certain that the producers tried protraying it in a sympathetic light, as it first tries to approach Victor out of innocence and love for his "father", wanting to be cared for and taught on how to be a normal person, which Victor invariably fails in all adaptations. The Creature only starts wreaking havoc and showing a wicked expression on its face AFTER it figures out that Victor wants nothing to do with it.
Then why does Victor still get the girl and a happily ever after? The film goes out of its way to say Victor is evil, and the fact that he's even alive at the end is a bit ludicrous.
On the flipside, Victor will be forever haunted by seeing the Creature in his own reflection from the mirror, so we could say it was a bitter-sweet ending.
Just a little rant about a 110 year old movie, don't take it too seriously.
I think this version of The Monster was like a physical manifestation of Victor's hate and jealously for... well, everything really. And after he got married with Elizabeth, he managed to discover true love and put his evil aside, consequentially erasing The Monster from existence.
Why isn’t he happy about his own creation? 🔵🤔🤔🔵
Thanks for this great high-def version....the other version on YT is almost unwatchable due to its poor quality. (Still have to say, despite it's cinematic historical significance, it is one piss-poor 'interpretation' of Mary Shelley....)
They felt they had to tone it down, and publicly announce that they had done so (which they did), in order to sell it to the audiences of the time. I get that.