Dracula (1931) Horror Drama Fantasy
Dracula (1931) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Drácula
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10
Dracula Plot Synopsis:
In the early days of sound, it was common for Hollywood studios to produce Hollywood foreign-language versions of their films (usually in French, Spanish and German) using the same sets, costumes and etc. Unfortunately, most of these foreign language versions no longer exist. The Spanish version of Dracula is an exception. In recent years this version has become more highly praised by some than the English language version. The Spanish crew had the advantage of watching the dailies from the English crew's version when they came in for the evening and they would figure out better camera angles and more effective use of lighting in an attempt to "top" it. As a result, this version's supporters consider it to be much more artistically effective.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: At midnight on Walpurgis Night, an English clerk, Renfield, arrives at Count Dracula"s castle in the Carpathian Mountains. After signing papers to take over a ruined abbey near London, Dracula drives Renfield mad and commands obedience. Renfield escorts the boxed count on a death ship to London. From there, the Count is introduced into the society of his neighbor, Dr. Seward, who runs an asylum. Dracula makes short work of family friend, Lucia Weston, then begins his assault on Eva Seward, the doctor"s daughter. A visiting expert in the occult, Van Helsing, recognizes Dracula for who he is, and there begins a battle for Eva"s body and soul.
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Dracula Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1931
Country: United States
Writers: Bram Stoker, Baltasar Fernández Cué, John L. Balderston
Producers: Paul Kohner, Carl Laemmle Jr.
Cinematographers: George Robinson
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Dracula (1931) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dracula Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Villarías | ... | Conde Drácula (as Carlos Villar) |
| Lupita Tovar | ... | Eva |
| Barry Norton | ... | Juan Harker |
| Pablo Álvarez Rubio | ... | Renfield (as Pablo Alvarez Rubio) |
| Eduardo Arozamena | ... | Van Helsing |
| José Soriano Viosca | ... | Doctor Seward |
| Carmen Guerrero | ... | Lucía |
| Amelia Senisterra | ... | Marta |
| Manuel Arbó | ... | Martín |
| Geraldine Dvorak | ... | Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Dwight Frye | ... | Renfield (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| John George | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Bela Lugosi | ... | Conde Drácula (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Cornelia Thaw | ... | Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Dorothy Tree | ... | Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Carlos Villarías – Conde Drácula (as Carlos Villar)
- Lupita Tovar – Eva
- Barry Norton, as Juan Harker, passed away at age 51 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Pablo Álvarez Rubio – Renfield (as Pablo Alvarez Rubio)
- Eduardo Arozamena – Van Helsing
- José Soriano Viosca – Doctor Seward
- Carmen Guerrero – Lucía
- Amelia Senisterra – Marta
- Manuel Arbó, as Martín, passed away at age 74 in Madrid, Spa.
Also known as: Manuel Arbo | Manvel Arbó | Manuel Arbó Clarin | Arbó de Val | Manuel Arbó del Val - Geraldine Dvorak, as Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 81 in Orange County, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Jeraldine Dvorak - Dwight Frye, as Renfield (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 44 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - John George, as Scientist (uncredited), passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 4' 2" (1.27 m) - Bela Lugosi, as Conde Drácula (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Olt Arisztid | Mr. Blasko | Albert Lugesi | Belo Lugosi | Béla Lugosi | Mr. Bela Lugosi | Lugosi | Arisztid Olt - Cornelia Thaw, as Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 72 in Santa Cruz, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Dorothy Tree, as Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 85 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
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