The Return of Dracula
| The Return of Dracula | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Landres |
| Written by | Pat Fielder |
| Starring | Francis Lederer and Norma Eberhardt |
| Music by | Gerald Fried |
| Cinematography | Jack McKenzie |
| Editing by | Sherman Rose |
| Studio | produced by Gramercy Pictures, distributed by United Artists |
| Release date(s) | 1958 |
| Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The Return of Dracula is a 1958 horror film starring Francis Lederer as Dracula. The female lead, Rachel, is played by Norma Eberhardt.[1] It is filmed in black and white and directed by Paul Landres.[2]
It is set in a small town in California in the 1950s, where Count Dracula arrives in the form of an artist named Belak Gordal (Lederer) who has traveled from Europe to visit his cousin, Cora Mayberry (played by Greta Granstedt). The story revolves around his interaction with Cora's daughter, Rachel (Eberhardt).[2]
When shown on television, it was titled The Curse of Dracula.[2] It also has been called The Fantastic Disappearing Man.[3] Later in 1958, the film Horror of Dracula appeared in theaters in both England and the U.S., and Return of Dracula would have a lack of attention due to Christopher Lee's new stardom as the Count. Many years later, this film would turn out to be well loved amongst a stable cult following.
[edit] References
- ^ "Norma Eberhardt". The Daily Telegraph. 2011-09-28. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/film-obituaries/8794948/Norma-Eberhardt.html. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- ^ a b c The Return of Dracula, Turner Classic Movies website, accessed October 12, 2011
- ^ The Return of Dracula, New York Times website, accessed October 12, 2011
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