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James Whale
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James Whale

1889 – 1957 · Dudley, Worcestershire, England, UK · Active 1930–1949

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Whale (22 July 1889 – 29 May 1957) was an English film director, theatre director and actor. He is best remembered for his work in the horror film genre, having directed Frankenstein (1931), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), all recognized as classics of the genre. Whale directed over a dozen films in other genres, including what is considered the definitive film version of the musical Show Boat (1936). He became increasingly disenchanted with his association with horror, but many of his non-horro...

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The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

1933 ★ 7.5
Director

Working in Dr. Cranley’s laboratory, scientist Jack Griffin was always given the latitude to conduct some of his own experiments. His sudden departure, however, has Cranley’s daughter Flora worried about him. Griffin has taken a room at the nearby Lion’s Head Inn, hoping to reverse an experiment he conducted on himself that made him invisible. But the experimental drug has also warped his mind, making him aggressive and dangerous. He’s prepared to do whatever it takes to restore his appearance.

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Filmography

25 credits
Crew Credits
1940s 5 credits
1949
Movie ★ 5.1
1941
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Green Hell Director
Movie ★ 4.1
1940
Green Hell Producer
Movie ★ 4.1
1930s 20 credits
1939
Movie ★ 7.1
1938
Movie ★ 5.0
1938
Movie
1938
Movie ★ 5.1
1937
Movie ★ 5.9
1937
Movie ★ 6.2
1936
Show Boat Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Movie ★ 4.9
1934
Movie ★ 4.6
1933
Movie ★ 7.5
1933
Movie ★ 5.5
1933
Movie ★ 5.4
1932
Movie ★ 6.7
1932
Movie ★ 10.0
1931
Movie ★ 7.5
1931
Movie ★ 6.9
1931
Movie ★ 6.9
1930
Movie ★ 6.3
1930
Hell's Angels Co-Director
Movie ★ 6.5