Dracula (1931) Dracula

Dracula ★★★ 1931 Lugosi, in his most famous role, plays a vampire who terrorizes the countryside in his search for human blood. From Bram Stoker's novel. Although short of a masterpiece due to slow second half, deservedly rated a film classic. What would Halloween be like without this movie? Sequelled by "Dracula's Daughter." The 1999 re-release was re-scored by Philip Glass and performed by the Kronos Quartet. 75m/B VHS, DVD. Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Dwight Frye, Helen Chandler, Edward Van Sloan, Frances Dade, Herbert Bunston; Director: Tod Browning; Writer: Garrett Fort; Writer: Karl Freund. Natl. Film Reg. '00.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1931
Length (in minutes) 75
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry 2000
Credits
Role Name
Actor Bela Lugosi
Actor Frances Dade
Actor Herbert Bunston
Actor Edward Van Sloan
Actor David Manners
Actor Dwight Frye
Actor Helen Chandler
Cinematographer Karl Freund
Director Tod Browning
Writer Garrett Fort