Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula (1997)

8.5/10 • 60 min • Documentary

Overview

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula uncovers the life and career of legendary actor Bela Lugosi, examining his early life in Hungary and Germany through his Hollywood successes and eventual decline. The film features a vast array of never-before-seen footage of the actor, ranging from remains of his 1918 film Struggle for Life to behind-the-scenes home movies on the set of RKO Studios. Lugosi is peppered with dozens of rare films clips and photographs, with the story itself coming to life thanks to the vast array of on-camera interviewees.

Cast

Robert Clarke

Bela Lugosi

Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.

Louise Currie

Self

Howard W. Koch

Joseph H. Lewis

Lucille Lund

Rue McClanahan

Sammy Petrillo

Self

Audrey Totter

Robert Wise

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