Son of Dracula (1943) Horror Drama Fantasy Romance
Son of Dracula (1943) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.90/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.7/10
Son of Dracula Plot Synopsis:
Count Alucard finds his way from Budapest to the swamps of the Deep South after meeting Katherine Caldwell, of the moneyed Caldwell clan that runs a plantation called Dark Oaks. She's obsessed with occult matters. Who better to guide her through this supernatural world than Count Alucard, whose name no one bothers to spell backwards? No one, that is, except the wily Dr. Brewster, an old family friend. He'll join Professor Lazlo, a specialist in the occult, in fighting this "Alucard" and the woman he's influenced. Or has Katherine influenced him? Meanwhile, Katherine's fiancé, Frank Stanley, will find his courage and his sanity sorely tested when he accidentally shoots Katherine to death, yet finds that she goes on living.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Count Alucard finds his way from Budapest to the swamps of the Deep South after meeting Katherine Caldwell, of the moneyed Caldwell clan that runs a plantation called Dark Oaks. She"s obsessed with occult matters. Who better to guide her through this supernatural world than Count Alucard, whose name no one bothers to spell backwards? No one, that is, except the wily Dr. Brewster, an old family friend. He"ll join Professor Lazlo, a specialist in the occult, in fighting this "Alucard" and the woman he"s influenced. Or has Katherine influenced him? Meanwhile, Katherine"s fianc?, Frank Stanley, will find his courage and his sanity sorely tested when he accidentally shoots Katherine to death, yet finds that she goes on living.
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Son of Dracula Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1943 (more 1943 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Son of Dracula Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 05, 1943
Writers: Eric Taylor, Curt Siodmak
Producers: Ford Beebe, Donald H. Brown, Jack J. Gross
Musicians: Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
Cinematographers: George Robinson
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Son of Dracula (1943) Cast (Click to Expand)
Son of Dracula Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Paige | ... | Frank Stanley |
| Louise Allbritton | ... | Katherine Caldwell |
| Evelyn Ankers | ... | Claire Caldwell |
| Frank Craven | ... | Doctor Harry Brewster |
| J. Edward Bromberg | ... | Professor Lazlo |
| Samuel S. Hinds | ... | Judge Simmons |
| Adeline De Walt Reynolds | ... | Madame Zimba (as Adeline DeWalt Reynolds) |
| Pat Moriarity | ... | Sheriff Dawes (as Patrick Moriarity) |
| Etta McDaniel | ... | Sarah |
| George Irving | ... | Colonel Caldwell |
| Lon Chaney Jr. | ... | Count Dracula (as Lon Chaney) |
| Charles Bates | ... | Tommy Land (uncredited) |
| Joan Blair | ... | Mrs. Land (uncredited) |
| Jess Lee Brooks | ... | Stephen, the Valet (uncredited) |
| Jimmy the Crow | ... | Madame Zimba''s Crow (uncredited) |
| Cyril Delevanti | ... | Dr. Peters, the Coroner (uncredited) |
| Robert Dudley | ... | Jonathan Kirby, Justice of the Peace (uncredited) |
| Ben Erway | ... | Charlie - Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Robert F. Hill | ... | Deputy Shooting at Frank (uncredited) |
| Sam McDaniel | ... | Andy, Servant Who Greets Dracula (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Paige – Frank Stanley
- Louise Allbritton, as Katherine Caldwell, passed away at age 58 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Louise Albritton - Evelyn Ankers, as Claire Caldwell, passed away at age 67 in Haiku, Maui, Hawaii, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Frank Craven – Doctor Harry Brewster
- J. Edward Bromberg – Professor Lazlo
- Samuel S. Hinds, as Judge Simmons, passed away at age 73 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Samuel Hinds | Sam Hinds - Adeline De Walt Reynolds, as Madame Zimba (as Adeline DeWalt Reynolds), passed away at age 98 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Adeline DeWalt Reynolds | Adeline de Walt Reynolds | Adeline deWalt Reynolds - Pat Moriarity, as Sheriff Dawes (as Patrick Moriarity), passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Patrick Moriarity | Patrick Moriarty | Pat Moriarty - Etta McDaniel, as Sarah, passed away at age 55 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Etta McDaniels | Etta Mcdaniels - George Irving, as Colonel Caldwell, passed away at age 86 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: George H. Irving | George Henry Irving - Lon Chaney Jr., as Count Dracula (as Lon Chaney), passed away at age 67 in San Clemente, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Creighton Chaney | Lon Chaney - Charles Bates (b. January 15, 1935) – Tommy Land (uncredited)
Sign: Capricorn - Joan Blair, as Mrs. Land (uncredited), passed away at age 93 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini - Jess Lee Brooks – Stephen, the Valet (uncredited)
- Jimmy the Crow – Madame Zimba''s Crow (uncredited)
Also known as: 'Jim' the Crow | Curley Twiford's Jimmy the Crow | Jim the Crow
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