Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

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Robert Clarke
Robert Clarke

Narrator

Bela Lugosi
Lugosi Béla

Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.
Bela Lugosi Jr.

Self

Hope Lugosi
Hope Lugosi

Self

Louise Currie
Louise Currie

Self

Frank J. Dello Stritto
Frank J. Dello Stritto

Self

Loretta King
Loretta King

Self

Howard W. Koch
Howard W. Koch

Self

Joseph H. Lewis
Joseph H. Lewis

Self

Lucille Lund
Lucille Lund

Self

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    Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

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    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.

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    1997-06-15

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