Frankenstein (1910) – Edison’s Silent Monster
Frankenstein (1910) – Edison’s Silent Monster

This 1910 short film by Edison Studios is the first motion picture adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

In just over 12 minutes, it shows how Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster using a strange chemical process.

Though silent, the dramatic acting and eerie visuals bring the creature’s torment to life.