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Drácula (1931) | Criteria

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Drácula

Spanish • 1931 • 1h 44m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Melford

WriterGarrett Fort

CinematographerGeorge Robinson

EditorArthur Tavares

ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.

Cast

Carlos Villaríasas Count Drácula

Lupita Tovaras Eva

Barry Nortonas Juan Harker

Pablo Álvarez Rubioas Renfield

Eduardo Arozamena

as Van Helsing

José Soriano Vioscaas Doctor Seward

Carmen Guerreroas Lucía

Amelia Senisterraas Marta

Manuel Arbóas Martín

John Georgeas Scientist (uncredited)

Julia Bejaranoas Gives Necklace to Renfield for Good Luck (uncredited)

Geraldine Dvorakas Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dwight Fryeas Renfield (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bela Lugosias Count Dracula (archive footage) (uncredited)

Cornelia Thawas Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dorothy Treeas Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (archive footage) (uncredited)