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31 Days of Halloween: 'Dracula' (1931)

Posted Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 12:29 AM

Here continues the countdown of the most influential, horrifying, disgusting and entertaining horror films over the last 125 years in chronological order. These are the must-sees! Look for 31 Days of Halloween: horror movie must-sees throughout October.

No. 6

"Dracula" (1931)

Directed by Tod Browning, the film introduces moviegoers to Bram Stoker's Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi) and, for the most part, Stoker's original story and concept for the evil vampire.

Co-starring: Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye and Helen Chandler.

Runtime: 85 minutes

Approved for audiences

Did you know?

Actor Bela Lugosi played Dracula on stage prior to taking on the iconic role for Universal Pictures. However, Lugosi was not the studio’s first choice. Universal wanted Lon Chaney to play the part, but the actor passed away of lung cancer in 1930.
An alternate version of "Drácula," was filmed during the nighttime hours, on the same set at the same time, with Spanish-speaking actors. It is considered a vastly superior picture, in terms of technical achievement.
Dracula's lair, or the outside of the castle, was a painting on glass, which was placed in front of the camera. But the coach carrying Renfeld was real, while the background was fake.
Actor David Manners (John Harker) claimed to have never watched "Dracula," which is extraordinary since he didn't die until December 23, 1998.
Undoubtedly, Dracula was Bela Lugosi's most famous role, and the character made appearances in numerous Universal Pictures productions. However, Lugosi only played Dracula twice: "Dracula" and "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948).
Actress Bette Davis was considered to play the part of Mina Harker, but the head of Universal Pictures Carl Laemmle Jr. didn't believe she was sexy enough.
At his funeral, Lugosi was dressed in one of his Dracula capes for his burial.

31 Days of Halloween: 'Dracula' (1931)

Here continues the countdown of the most influential, horrifying, disgusting and entertaining horror films over the last 125 years in chronological order. These are the must-sees! Look for 31 Days of Halloween: horror movie must-sees throughout October.

No. 6

"Dracula" (1931)

Directed by Tod Browning, the film introduces moviegoers to Bram Stoker's Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi) and, for the most part, Stoker's original story and concept for the evil vampire.

Co-starring: Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye and Helen Chandler.

Runtime: 85 minutes

Approved for audiences

Did you know?

Actor Bela Lugosi played Dracula on stage prior to taking on the iconic role for Universal Pictures. However, Lugosi was not the studio’s first choice. Universal wanted Lon Chaney to play the part, but the actor passed away of lung cancer in 1930.

An alternate version of "Drácula," was filmed during the nighttime hours, on the same set at the same time, with Spanish-speaking actors. It is considered a vastly superior picture, in terms of technical achievement.

Dracula's lair, or the outside of the castle, was a painting on glass, which was placed in front of the camera. But the coach carrying Renfeld was real, while the background was fake.

Actor David Manners (John Harker) claimed to have never watched "Dracula," which is extraordinary since he didn't die until December 23, 1998.

Undoubtedly, Dracula was Bela Lugosi's most famous role, and the character made appearances in numerous Universal Pictures productions. However, Lugosi only played Dracula twice: "Dracula" and "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948).

Actress Bette Davis was considered to play the part of Mina Harker, but the head of Universal Pictures Carl Laemmle Jr. didn't believe she was sexy enough.

At his funeral, Lugosi was dressed in one of his Dracula capes for his burial.