Frankenstein (1910)

My personal restoration of the first film adaptation of "Frankenstein" and what may be the very first horror film.
I refer you to Frederick C. Wiebel, Jr.'s book for a complete history of the film's production, loss, and rediscovery, but for some background info to illustrate the restoration, the film was believed lost for many years, until the only known surviving print came into to possession of the strange Alois F. Dettlaff. Dettlaff eventually released copies of the film on VHS and DVD, but marred the image with several watermarks, sloppy title cards, and a horrendous new musical score. All copies of the film now are sourced from these releases. It is unknown where Dettlaff's print is now since his death.
In my restoration every attempt was made to erase the appearance of the watermarks. All of the tinting has been redone and is more consistent. The intertitles have all been redone and made accurate to the Edison Studio style of films from the same period. And finally, the music has been redone. When released in 1910 the film was sent with a cue sheet as to suggested musical accompaniments, but I felt that the suggested music didn't suit the film. I have given the film an entirely new score taken from the works of Robert Graettinger compositions for Stan Kenton's band, including pieces from City of Glass and This Modern World, all from the early 1950's, which I feel suit the film stylistically and sonically perfectly.
Enjoy!

[@IamHooter]

I just got done comparing all of the available versions of this on the internet I have to commend you on your work. Yours is probably the best looking version of this film out there. I came to that conclusion before reading your description, which then made my choice make that much more sense. Feel good about your work here, even though it has gone unnoticed.

[@stephendoriankutos4429]

Wow, this is one of the best compliments I've ever gotten on my work. Thank you so much!

[@IamHooter]

Stephen Dorian Kutos Its great! Have you tried posting it on Reddit or fan restoration sites? You might get more recognition that way.

[@stephendoriankutos4429]

​@@IamHooter Just wanted to let you know, the library of congress has remastered this film from the original print, so you can view it in HD on their site. I'm going to use that transfer and do a little more work and present my new restoration of it.

[@stephendoriankutos4429]

Brand new 2020 restoration, 2K scan full HD, new soundtrack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2qaiaCIltyIna8

[@stephendoriankutos4429]

Just wanted to let you all know, the library of congress has remastered this film from the original print, so you can view it in HD on their site. I'm going to use that transfer and do a little more work and present my new restoration of it.

[@stephendoriankutos4429]

Brand new 2020 restoration, 2K scan full HD, new soundtrack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2qaiaCIltyIna8