
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Robert Clarke
Robert Clarke
Narrator
Robert Clarke
Narrator


Bela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi
Self (archive footage)
Bela Lugosi
Self (archive footage)


Bela Lugosi Jr.
Bela Lugosi Jr.
Self
Bela Lugosi Jr.
Self
Hope Lugosi
Hope Lugosi
Self
Hope Lugosi
Self


Louise Currie
Louise Currie
Self
Louise Currie
Self
Frank J. Dello Stritto
Frank J. Dello Stritto
Self
Frank J. Dello Stritto
Self
Loretta King
Loretta King
Self
Loretta King
Self


Howard W. Koch
Howard W. Koch
Self
Howard W. Koch
Self


Joseph H. Lewis
Joseph H. Lewis
Self
Joseph H. Lewis
Self


Lucille Lund
Lucille Lund
Self
Lucille Lund
Self
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