The ultimate shortcoming with the spanish version of dracula is the cast, particularly the lead actor. Feb 2, 2014 dracula 1931 spanish language version dvd and bluray. Unfortunately, most of these foreign language versions no longer exist. This post is part of the universal backlot blogathon, hosted by kristen at journeys in classic film. Dracula 1181x subtitles download movie and tv series. Dracula is a 1931 film about the ancient transylvanian vampire count dracula, his voyage to england and his hunting by legendary monster hunter abraham van helsing. Comparison of english vs spanish dracula 1931 video. Streaming movies hd movies movies online movies and tv shows movie tv watch free full movies full movies download bram stokers dracula. It was selected for preservation in the united states. There was a spanish version of the film made at the same time as the english version. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The history of dracula and vampires free download book. Review of the spanish language version of dracula 1931 aarp.
Just to see how the version widely considered the best directed spanish would look if it had the actor widely considered the best of the two dracula s in it. Spanish dracula featuring live soundtrack by gary lucas on. Aug 02, 2016 free dracula bluray cover 1931 r2 german ready to download and print. Balderston, which in turn is adapted from the 1897 novel dracula by bram stoker. Vampire alucard collins fills in for that bore yuen fei lung on this edition of you gotta see as we take a look back at one of the most beloved, iconic horror movies ever created.
Feb 2, 2014 dracula 1931 spanish language version dvd and bluray stay safe and healthy. Does anyone know if there was ever a 1 sheet poster done for the spanish. Sound was new in movies, and the studio thought that people would respond better to a movie shot in their own language as opposed to the use of dubbing. I mean it too, its the same script, the same story, and even the same set. Dracula, prince of darkness and the plague of the zombies free dracula fangs and zombie eyes. It is an adaptation of the 1897 novel by bram stoker and the 1924 stage play. At the same time, dracula visits, and van helsing notes no reflection in mirror. Original restored version, spanish version, and the philip glass version im familiar with his music having recently. Dracula 1931documentary excerpt about spanishlanguage. While van helsing, seward and harker discuss vampires, dracula summons mina outside. It seems to me that most film fans are familiar with universals 1931 version of dracula. It is an adaptation of the 1897 novel of the same name by bram stoker as well as the 1924 stage play, and was filmed at night on the same sets that were being used during the day for. Film technically is the spanish version of dracula filmed at the same time and sets as the hollywood version superior to the american one. The ancient vampire count dracula arrives in england and begins to prey upon the virtuous young mina.
Towering ominously among the shadows of the carpathian mountains, castle dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the transylvanian villagers below. Bela lugosi stars as dracula in the 1931 original screen version of bram stokers classic tale. Dracula 1931 is the spanish language version of the exact same film. Dracula 1931 spanish language version dvd and bluray.
Dracula is a 1931 vampirehorror film directed by tod browning and starring bela lugosi as the title character. Oct 17, 2017 the spanish language version of dracula 1931 holds a special place in the history of old hollywood horror films. This free screening for members of alamos victory program is presented by. Dracula announces he has taken carfax abbey which adjoins the sanitarium. No es una version doblada es una produccion totalmente diferente en idioma espanol y dirigida por george melford y enrique tovar avalos. Dracula 1931 directed by enrique tovar avalos, george. It has better photography, is sexier, has greater detail and give the scenes better time to grow, but the spanish actor playing dracula lacks charm and can not even reach bela lugosi to his knees which is the reason why this movie usually get overlooked. Por ejemplo, no es protagonizada por bela lugosi sino por carlos villar. In the early days of sound, it was common for hollywood studios to produce hollywood foreignlanguage versions of their films usually in french, spanish and german using the same sets, costumes and etc. Dracula dead and loving it dracula 1931 dracula 1979 dracula has risen from the grave 1968 dragon head cd1 dragon head cd2 dragonball z dragonfly dragonheart 1996 dragonheart collectors edition dragons forever jackie chan dragstrip girl dreamkeeper 2003 cd1 dreamkeeper 2003 cd2 dream master the dream of a warrior cheonsamong. The spanish dracula certainly shares in the drawbacks of the original in being on the slow side and rather stagebound, but it is noteworthy for its considerable for its day eroticism. It was filmed at night on the same sets that were being used during the day for the 1931 englishlanguage film of the same title.
Along with the iconic bela lugosi movie, universal studios filmed a spanishlanguage version of dracula. Dracula 1931 spanishlanguage film dracula is a 1931 american spanishlanguage horror film directed by george melford. Dracula is a 1931 american spanish language precode horror film directed by george melford. Enrique tovar alvalos and george melford was being filmed at night on the same sets and sound stages as the famous tod browningbela lugosi dracula, with virtually the same scriptbut with a spanishspeaking cast, in a spanishlanguage production aimed at the burgeoning latin market.
Just to see how the version widely considered the best directed spanish would look if it had the actor widely considered the best of the two draculas in it. It was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. Mar 15, 2016 comparison of english vs spanish dracula 1931. Dracula has become the fictional character most often brought to the screen, with the possible exception of sherlock holmes. Dracula 1931 spanish mubi free victory screening alamo. Feb 27, 2017 i sometimes wish it were possible to use c. Dracula dracula, spanish version 1931 rotten tomatoes. Does anyone know if there was ever a 1 sheet poster done for the spanish dracula. If youd like to read the book, here is a link to a free download at.
Spanish dracula featuring live soundtrack by gary lucas on vimeo. In which i explain how the spanishlanguage version of dracula led to american pie. Dracula the legacy collection dracula dracula 1931. An excerpt from a documentary about the 1931 version of dracula, talking about the spanishlanguage version filmed concurrently with the betterknown english language film. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. Actually, it was directed at night, while tod browning made his during the day. After a harrowing ride through the carpathian mountains in eastern europe, renfield enters castle dracula to finalize the transferral of carfax abbey in london to count dracula, who is in actuality a vampire. Oct 12, 2015 an excerpt from a documentary about the 1931 version of dracula, talking about the spanish language version filmed concurrently with the betterknown english language film.
Written by garrett fort, based on the novel by bram stoker and the play by hamilton deane and john l. Rent dracula 1931 starring bela lugosi and helen chandler on dvd and bluray. Free dracula bluray cover 1931 r1 ready to download and print. Along with the iconic bela lugosi movie, universal studios filmed a spanish language version of dracula. Professor van helsing edward van sloan arrives to examine her. Finally anyone buying this bluray presentation gets not only many extras but also two movies for the price of one.
Dracula 1931dracula spanish version1931 posted on october 31, 2015 at 5. The story of the making of the film reveals the importance of the hispanic market in the early days of talkies, the artistic genius of a now largely forgotten producer, and one of old hollywoods longestlasting love stories. Unusual film in that it is a spanish language version of the bela lugosi film, made at the same time and on the same sets as the 1931 film, only with an entirely different cast and crew. Well also take a look back at the spanish version of dracula that was filmed at the same time. Bela lugosi, for all his hamminess, was an undeniably. If you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Movie and tv subtitles in multiple languages, thousands of translated subtitles uploaded daily. The making of the spanish language version of dracula 1931. Free download from source, api support, millions of users. The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known the legend of vampire count dracula begins here with this original 1931 dracula film from bela lugosi. Finally, the dracula spanish script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the 1931 spanish version of the movie this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of dracula spanish. Dracula spanish, 1931 pop culture a t the same time universal pictures produced its famous version of dracula starring bela lugosi, it produced a second version in spanish. Also included as an extra bonus is the spanish language version of dracula 1931 with a completely different spanish speaking cast.
A stunningly atmospheric horror tale shot during 1931 draculas off time, this spanish language version bests its legendary english counterpart by a bloody great degree. Dracula 1931 spanish version eng hard subs xvid mp3 dvd rip. It is an adaptation of the 1897 novel of the same name by bram stoker as well as the 1924 stage play, and was filmed at night on the same sets that were being used during the day for the 1931 englishlanguage film of the. Towering ominously among the shadows of the carpathian. It was customary at that time for studios to produce spanish language versions of their films at night to make use of the sets. The spanish version grew out of the studios decision to respond to the changes brought about by the addition of sound to movies. Dracula is a 1931 american spanishlanguage precode horror film directed by george melford. Review of the spanish language version of dracula 1931.
A stunningly atmospheric horror tale shot during 1931 dracula s off time, this spanish language version bests its legendary english counterpart by a bloody great degree. Oct 19, 2009 vampire alucard collins fills in for that. Dracula spanish version article about dracula spanish. This free screening for members of alamos victory program is. Publication date 1931 topics horror, dracula, 1931, black and white language. The screening i attended was almost empty, which was a shame, though there were benefits. Dracula is a 1931 american precode supernatural horror film directed and coproduced by tod browning from a screenplay written by garrett fort. It is based on the 1924 stage play dracula by hamilton deane and john l. Some critics argue that this presentation is the better of the two productions. After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of count dracula, the two head to london where the vampire hopes to stroll among respectable. The spanish language version of dracula 1931 holds a special place in the history of old hollywood horror films. Comparison of english vs spanish dracula 1931 dailymotion. Free dracula bluray cover 1931 r2 german ready to download and print. En espanol as evening fell on the gothic set of universal studios dracula, bela lugosi and the film crew left for the day.
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