James Whale

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 5 films, with $12,010,540 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #3,170)
Best-known technical roles: Frankenstein (Director)
Born: July 22, 1899
Died: May 29, 1957
                                    

  1. Summary
  2. Acting Credits
  3. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
In Technical RolesDirector5$12,000,000$10,540$12,010,540

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,036 $12,000,000
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,204 $10,540
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,170 $12,010,540

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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
May 17, 1936Show Boat Director
Nov 13, 1933The Invisible Man Director $132$132
May 4, 1933The Kiss Before the Mirror Director
Oct 20, 1932The Old Dark House Director $8,973$8,973
Nov 21, 1931Frankenstein Director $12,000,000$1,435$12,001,435
 
Averages $12,000,000$3,513$4,003,513
Totals 5 $12,000,000$10,540$12,010,540


Director Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
May 17, 1936Show Boat
Nov 13, 1933The Invisible Man $132
May 4, 1933The Kiss Before the Mi…
Oct 20, 1932The Old Dark House $8,973
Nov 21, 1931Frankenstein $12,000,000$12,001,435100.0%
 
Averages n/an/a$12,000,000$4,003,513100.0%
Totals 5 $12,000,000$12,010,540