Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

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.

8

60 min

Cast

Robert Clarke

as Narrator

Bela Lugosi

as Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.

as Self

Hope Lugosi

as Self

Louise Currie

as Self

Frank J. Dello Stritto

as Self

Loretta King

as Self

Howard W. Koch

as Self

Joseph H. Lewis

as Self

Lucille Lund

as Self

Rue McClanahan

as Self

Sammy Petrillo

as Self

Helen Richman

as Self

Richard Sheff

as Self

John Springer

as Self

Harry Thomas

as Self

Audrey Totter

as Self

George E. Turner

as Self

Robert Wise

as Self

Richard Gordon

as Self

Dwight David Frye

as Self

Director

Gary D. Rhodes