Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Lionel Barrymore | ... | Professor Zelin | |
Elizabeth Allan | ... | Irena Borotyn | |
Bela Lugosi | ... | Count Mora | |
Lionel Atwill | ... | Inspector Neumann | |
Jean Hersholt | ... | Baron Otto | |
Henry Wadsworth | ... | Fedor Vincente | |
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 Borotyn | |
Michael Visaroff | ... | Innkeeper |
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. Written by garykmcd
Luckily, I saw this on cable instead of buying the tape. Among the interesting effects on the soundtrack, I liked the "moaning" voices -- sort of like a small church choir after eating too many hash brownies. I can understand why the ending bothered some people, but the brief closing scene shows that Lugosi had a sense of humor. I bet he was quite the charmer as a younger actor in European films.