00:15We now present George Edwards in Frankenstein.
00:27Board the good ship Voyager, Baron Frankenstein is confined to his cabin, recovering from
00:33the effects of hardship and exposure.
00:36During his convalescence, he tells the story of his tragic experiences to Captain Walton,
00:41the master of the vessel.
00:52Well, the weather seems to be improving a little, Baron Frankenstein.
00:56For a wonder, it's not snowing.
00:58Perhaps the war is going to set in soon.
01:01Then you will have to take your vessel back to England, and you will leave me here.
01:05We shall certainly not leave you here.
01:07Oh, but you must.
01:08I cannot return to civilization until I am sure that the monster of my creation is dead.
01:14Let me plead with you, Baron Frankenstein.
01:16You were in the last stages of exhaustion when you came aboard the threshold.
01:20We have nursed you back to health and strength.
01:23Come back to England with us.
01:25Forget about the monster.
01:26I feel sure that he has perished out there in the blizzard.
01:30Oh, if only I could feel sure.
01:33Tell me some more of your story.
01:35What happened after you had destroyed the companion you were making for the monster?
01:39Did I not tell you that the monster returned and threatened me?
01:42He swore that he would see me again on the day that I returned to my wife?
01:47Yes, I remember that.
01:48And did you leave the island then?
01:51I arranged with my friend, Ernst Claval, that we should leave the island a few days later.
01:56And when the supply vessel called, some men were sent ashore to carry our effects to the ship.
02:02This vessel was under the command of a door, Scottish captain called MacDougall.
02:07He came ashore and spoke with Ernst Claval and myself.
02:11We can put you ashore at Southampton.
02:13That is as far as we are going this trip.
02:15Oh, that will do nicely.
02:16Are you agreeable to Dr. Claval?
02:19Oh, we must be agreeable.
02:21No other boat will come here for a month.
02:23Well, we must go on this one.
02:25Tell me, Captain MacDougall, is your vessel watched closely?
02:29What do you mean by that, Baron Frankenstein?
02:32Anyway, has anyone else tried to get aboard the vessel?
02:37Why, certainly not.
02:38The vessel is moved about a hundred yards from the shore, and only one boat came ashore.
02:42No one will get into that boat but you two passengers.
02:45Oh, I am glad to hear that.
02:47I did not know that there was anyone else on the island.
02:50There is one other person on the island, but he must not leave here.
02:55Who is he?
02:57That matters not.
02:59But he is an enemy of mine.
03:02Is everything already, Ernst?
03:04Oh, my briefcase has been left in the cottage.
03:06I will only detain you for a moment, Captain.
03:08I will go and get it myself.
03:09Very well, Herr Claval, and we will wait for you.
03:12Do not be too long, Ernst.
03:13I want to get off this island as soon as possible.
03:16Oh, I will only be a few minutes.
03:18Now, Captain MacDougall,
03:20I would like you to give your crew instructions to see
03:24that no one bar her, Claval, and myself,
03:28attempts to board this vessel.
03:30It is imperative that the monster should remain here.
03:33Perhaps he will die of starvation.
03:35What monster is this of which you speak, Baron Frankenstein?
03:39A huge, deformed creature.
03:42A murderer.
03:43A murderer on this island?
03:45Do not worry your head, Captain.
03:47As long as that creature is not allowed to board your vessel,
03:50as long as we keep a watchful eye, there is nothing to fear.
03:53Yes, I am hopeful that I will never see or hear of him again.
03:59What?
04:00You think you are so quickly?
04:02Quickly!
04:03Ernst, I've been attacked!
04:04What does it mean?
04:05Of course, some of your men come quickly and follow me!
04:07Tell me more, Baron Frankenstein.
04:09Had Ernst Claval really been attacked?
04:12Together with Captain MacDougall, we hurried to the cottage.
04:16I flung open the door and dashed in,
04:19and then a dreadful sight met my eyes.
04:23On the floor in the far corner lay the huddle body of Ernst Claval.
04:28I dashed over to him and said,
04:31This is the monster's work!
04:33Oh, Ernst, my friend, I should have known!
04:36I should have known!
04:37Let me see the man!
04:39Look at him, Captain MacDougall.
04:40He is dead!
04:42And look on those cruel bruises!
04:45Those marks on his throat!
04:47This is the monster's work!
04:50He has carried out his promise!
04:53Those that I love are to be slain!
04:56This is my punishment!
04:58But who is this frightful creature?
05:00Let me order my men to such a friend!
05:02The island is small, we must find them!
05:03Yes, we must find him!
05:05Arm your men, sweet firearms!
05:07Tell them to shoot on sight!
05:09But what does the creature look like?
05:11A cruel, evil monster!
05:12Much bigger than an ordinary man!
05:15With long, yellow fangs that show between his lips!
05:19A monster of hideous cruelty!
05:22Oh, he must be found and slain!
05:24But who is he?
05:25What is his name?
05:25He has no name!
05:26I created him!
05:28You created him?
05:29You created this monster, Baron Frank of Zane?
05:32It is the truth!
05:33Go, man!
05:34Tell your men to search for this monster!
05:36Tell them to slay him!
05:37Leave me here with my friend, Ernst!
05:40Will you be safe here?
05:41I will be safe, although I pray for death!
05:44Go, Captain!
05:45I beg that you strive to find the monster and slay him!
05:48I will gather my men at once!
05:49We'll touch the island thoroughly!
05:51You had better return to the vessel as soon as possible, Baron Frank of Zane!
05:54I will see you there!
05:56Oh, Ernst, my friend!
05:58The truest friend that man ever had!
06:02Had I but heeded your advice, you would have been alive today!
06:07But I sing!
06:09I usurp the rights of God, and for that sin, I am paying dearly!
06:15Now I have lost my friend!
06:18I know that my wife is in danger!
06:21Oh, mighty Father in heaven, I know that I have seen, I beg for thy forgiveness!
06:27I ask that I may live to avenge those who have died because of my crime!
06:35Hear thou my prayer, my mother!
06:40Well, Baron Frankenstein, was the monster found on the island?
06:45Captain MacDouble and his men searched the island thoroughly, but there was no trace of
06:50the monster.
06:51He had not even left a footprint.
06:54Where he was hiding, I do not know, because later on I joined in the search, and I could
07:00not find him.
07:02At last, heartbroken and weary, I left the island, taking with me the body of my beloved
07:09friend, Ernst Lovar.
07:11The vessel set sail, and in due time I landed at Southampton.
07:16Then I made arrangements to go home, and at last I arrived in Geneva once again.
07:22On arriving there, I found my wife eagerly awaiting me.
07:26She greeted me happily.
07:28Victor, oh, my heart is almost bursting with joy, to see you again after all these months.
07:36Oh, my darling!
07:37Oh, Elizabeth, I am so happy to feel my arms about you once again.
07:41Let me look at you.
07:43Have you fully recovered from your illness?
07:45Have you forgotten the nightmares and the horrors of the past?
07:49I am well, Elizabeth.
07:50That is not the truth, Victor.
07:52You look drawn in some very pain.
07:55I have had a long and tiring voyage, but I will be better soon.
07:59But what ails you?
08:00And where is Ernst?
08:02He may not come with you.
08:05Ernst is not returning.
08:08Not returning?
08:09I left him in England.
08:11He sent you his love.
08:13That is strange.
08:15I thought he would come back with you.
08:17Oh, do not question me now, Elizabeth.
08:18I am tired.
08:20But tell me of yourself.
08:21Have you been happy here?
08:23Oh, how could I be happy while you were away from me?
08:27But I looked forward to the day when he would return.
08:30Have you seen anything of the monster?
08:35Not a sign.
08:37I am living in hopes that he has perished, that we will never hear from him again.
08:41Have there been any reports that he has been around here in the last few days?
08:47Why did you think that?
08:49Have you seen anything of him during your travels?
08:51I saw him once.
08:55He will follow you.
08:57Oh, do not be worried, Elizabeth.
08:59I had so hope that the horrible creature was dead.
09:03Why are you looking so worried, Victor?
09:05What has happened?
09:06Well, you must be guided by me, Elizabeth.
09:11I beg that you will not leave the house unaccompanied.
09:16Stay by my side always.
09:19And whatever you do, wherever you go, if you do leave my side, carry this pistol with you.
09:27A pistol?
09:29But, Victor, what is it that you fear?
09:31What is it that I fear?
09:34Don't you know?
09:36I fear that the monster may return.
09:39I know that he is not dead.
09:41You know that he is not dead?
09:44I told you that I...
09:46I've seen him.
09:49But why should you think that he will attack me?
09:52Oh, please do not question me now, Elizabeth.
09:55But do as I say.
09:57Promise that you will not be alone for any length of time.
10:01And if you hear anything which frightens you, promise on your word of honor that you will call for help
10:10at once.
10:10But don't you think that that will be necessary?
10:13Oh, it is necessary.
10:15And please always carry that pistol with you.
10:18Do not hesitate to use it if necessary.
10:21This is most alarming.
10:23I wish you would be cranked with me, Victor.
10:25Tell me why you think the monster will attack me.
10:28He is a blood-crazed inhuman creature.
10:32We must be on our guard.
10:34But we must try to kill him before he does any further damage.
10:40Any further damage?
10:43Has he committed another murder since you left him here?
10:47Oh, can we not talk of something else, Elizabeth?
10:52I am so worried, so terribly worried.
10:55The mere mention of the monster upsets me.
10:59And I thought that this holiday would help you to recover.
11:04And you would come back well and strong.
11:07But you seem worse than ever.
11:09I have never seen you show such fear.
11:12Well, I cannot help it.
11:14Oh, but be of good heart, Elizabeth.
11:17While I am here, I shall protect you.
11:20And if the monster comes, I swear he shall die.
11:25Why should you think the monster will come?
11:27Well, he threatened to come on the day that you and I were reunited.
11:33But I hope that he is on that lonely island in the Orkney.
11:38I do not think he can be here.
11:44Victor, did you hear that?
11:49Yes, I heard it.
11:52The monster's laugh.
11:54She has returned.
11:55Oh, Elizabeth.
11:58I am afraid.
11:59Proceed, Baron Frankenstein.
12:02Did you see anything of the monster that day?
12:05Oh, I am afraid.
12:06I cannot tell you any more now, Captain.
12:10The telling of this story has tired me.
12:12Please, go and leave me in peace.
12:15Very well.
12:16I will note what you have told me in the journal.
12:19And I will return to you when you feel more ready.
12:24I will return to you when I am in peace.
12:25Oh, my God.
