Mark of the Vampire (1935)

When a nobleman is murdered, a professor of the occult blames vampires; but not all is what it seems.

Director:

Tod Browning

Writers:

Guy Endore (screen play), Bernard Schubert (screen play),

Stars:

Lionel Barrymore, Elizabeth Allan, Bela Lugosi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lionel Barrymore	...	Professor
Elizabeth Allan	...	Irena
Bela Lugosi	...	Count Mora
Lionel Atwill	...	Inspector Neumann
Jean Hersholt	...	Baron Otto
Henry Wadsworth	...	Fedor
Donald Meek	...	Dr. Doskil
Jessie Ralph	...	Midwife
Ivan F. Simpson	...	Jan (as Ivan Simpson)
Franklyn Ardell	...	Chauffeur
Leila Bennett	...	Maria
June Gittelson	...	Annie
Carroll Borland	...	Luna (as Carol Borland)
Holmes Herbert	...	Sir Karell
Michael Visaroff	...	Innkeeper

Storyline

After Sir Karell Borotin is found dead in his study, drained of his blood, the local doctor determines that he was killed by a vampire. The coroner and police Inspector Neumann dismiss the suggestion but a year later, Sir Karell's daughter is attacked and bite marks are found on her throat. Neumann calls in the eminent Professor Zelin who thinks the story of vampires is true. The locals are convinced that Count Mora and his daughter Luna are the perpetrators of the crime, creatures of the night that can turn themselves into bats. There may be another solution however and the Professor sets a trap.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | professor | police inspector | spiderweb | engagement | 

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Czech

Release Date:

26 April 1935 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Vampires of Prague

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$305,177 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Edward Ward scored the trailer

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Goofs

When Luna is walking in the foggy night, her head hits some of the fibers simulating the fog and lifts most of the misty background that surrounds her.

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Quotes

Count Mora: Did you watch me? I gave all of me. I was greater than any real vampire!

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Connections

References Dracula (1931)

User Reviews

Delightful!

I haven't seen this film in quite a while but I found it very satisfying. I take issue with those especially who disliked the ending which I found absolutely right. Yes, Lionel gives his usual scenery-chewing performance as the "Von Helsing" character but it seems appropriate here.

*** out of ****