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Drácula

  • 19311931
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.8K
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Drácula (1931)
DramaFantasyHorror
Centuries-old vampire Dracula preys upon the innocent Eva and her friends.Centuries-old vampire Dracula preys upon the innocent Eva and her friends.Centuries-old vampire Dracula preys upon the innocent Eva and her friends.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.8K
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    • George Melford
  • Writers
    • Bram Stoker(novel "Dracula")
    • Baltasar Fernández Cué(spanish version)
    • John L. Balderston(play "Dracula")
  • Stars
    • Carlos Villarías
    • Lupita Tovar
    • Barry Norton
    • George Melford
  • Writers
    • Bram Stoker(novel "Dracula")
    • Baltasar Fernández Cué(spanish version)
    • John L. Balderston(play "Dracula")
  • Stars
    • Carlos Villarías
    • Lupita Tovar
    • Barry Norton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 79User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Lupita Tovar and Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Lupita Tovar in Drácula (1931)
    Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Eduardo Arozamena and Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Lupita Tovar in Drácula (1931)
    Pablo Álvarez Rubio in Drácula (1931)
    Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Drácula (1931)
    Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Lupita Tovar and Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Eduardo Arozamena and Carlos Villarías in Drácula (1931)
    Lupita Tovar in Drácula (1931)

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    Carlos Villarías
    Carlos Villarías
    • Conde Drácula
    • (as Carlos Villar)
    Lupita Tovar
    Lupita Tovar
    • Eva
    Barry Norton
    Barry Norton
    • Juan Harker
    Pablo Álvarez Rubio
    Pablo Álvarez Rubio
    • Renfield
    • (as Pablo Alvarez Rubio)
    Eduardo Arozamena
    • Van Helsing
    José Soriano Viosca
    • Doctor Seward
    Carmen Guerrero
    Carmen Guerrero
    • Lucía
    Amelia Senisterra
    • Marta
    Manuel Arbó
    Manuel Arbó
    • Martín
    Julia Bejarano
    • Gives necklace to Renfield for good luck
    • (uncredited)
    Geraldine Dvorak
    Geraldine Dvorak
    • Bride of Dracula (in catacombs)
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Dwight Frye
    Dwight Frye
    • Renfield
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    John George
    John George
    • Scientist
    • (uncredited)
    Carla Laemmle
    Carla Laemmle
    • Chica de la diligencia
    • (uncredited)
    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Conde Drácula
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Cornelia Thaw
    • Bride of Dracula (in catacombs)
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Dorothy Tree
    Dorothy Tree
    • Bride of Dracula (in catacombs)
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
      • George Melford
    • Writers
      • Bram Stoker(novel "Dracula")
      • Baltasar Fernández Cué(spanish version)
      • John L. Balderston(play "Dracula") (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      For decades, the only surviving print, while in mint condition, was missing several minutes worth of material that encompassed Renfield's seduction by Dracula's brides and the voyage to England. The "lost" reel was eventually located in Cuba, and has been restored to complete the film as much as possible. Though much more worn and aged than the rest of the film, the additional footage differs strikingly from the English-language version of Dracula (1931), probably more so than any other part of the film.
    • Goofs
      The famous quote "The next morning, I felt very weak, as if I had lost my virginity" is a mistranslation of the English subtitles in the home video version. What Eva is actually saying in Spanish is, "The next morning, I felt as weak as if I had lost my vitality."
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Dracula (1931)
    • Soundtracks
      Swan Lake, Op.20
      (1877) (uncredited)

      Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (uncredited)

      Excerpt played during the opening credits

    User reviews79

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    7/10
    A Spanish vampire in London.
    This alternate 1931 Spanish language version of the familiar Transylvanians' story was shot throughout the night, using the same Universal sets that the American production utilized during the day. Some buffs consider it superior, at least in a technical sense, but for this viewer, it was at least comparable to the Lugosi classic. Not really scary, per se, but atmospheric, literate, and fun.

    The Count, played with a rather goofy charm by Carlos Villarias, comes to London to rent Carfax Abbey, and works his spell on local beauties such as Eva (Lupita Tovar) and Lucia (Carmen Guerrero). Those brave souls willing to fight him are asylum administrator Dr. Seward (Jose Soriano Viosca), Evas' handsome suitor "Juan" Harker (Barry Norton), and the determined, knowledgeable vampire hunter Van Helsing (Eduardo Arozamena).

    Running approximately a half hour longer than the Lugosi / Tod Browning version, this is admittedly rather plodding, and thus not to all horror fans' tastes. For a while, it consists of more talk than action. But the characters, and performances, are entertaining, with Arozamena frequently mugging for the camera, Villarias keeping that silly smile on his face, and the majority of the cast playing it quite straight. Pablo Alvarez Rubio is wonderful as the nutty, bug munching Renfield; Dwight Frye may be more iconic in the role, but Rubios' performance is no less amusing. Some people will appreciate the attire of the ladies in this version, which is decidedly sexier.

    An effectively roving camera operated by George Robinson is certainly an asset, with credited director George Melford and company making full use out of the existing sets.

    Two years later, leading lady Tovar (who only recently passed away, at the impressive age of 106) married associate producer Paul Kohner.

    Seven out of 10.
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    • Oct 15, 2017

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 1931 (United States)
      • United States
      • Spanish
      • Hungarian
    • Also known as
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 44 minutes
      • Black and White
      • (original ratio)

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