Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Robert ClarkeNarrator

Bela LugosiSelf (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.Self

Hope Lugosi

Hope LugosiSelf

Louise CurrieSelf

Frank J. Dello Stritto

Frank J. Dello StrittoSelf

Loretta King

Loretta KingSelf

Howard W. KochSelf

Joseph H. LewisSelf

Lucille LundSelf

Rue McClanahanSelf

Sammy PetrilloSelf