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 1931 is the spanish language version of the exact same film. Compare this dracula to the simultaneously filmed spanishlanguage version, which makes up for the absence of lugosi with a stronger sense of visual dynamics in the lengthy dialogue sequences. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Balderston, which in turn is adapted from the 1897 novel dracula by bram stoker. 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. It was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. 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 same name. 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. This week turner classic movies presented an intheater event, a double feature of dracula 1931 and the spanish language alternate version with a spanishspeaking cast, filmed using the same sets. Dracula 1931documentary excerpt about spanishlanguage version. Dracula spanish script transcript from the screenplay. Now i first heard about the spanish version of dracula a few years ago, and the buzz was that this was a.
If you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. After a harrowing ride through the carpathian mountains in eastern europe, renfield enters castle dracula to finalize the transferral of carfax. Towering ominously among the shadows of the carpathian mountains, castle dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the transylvanian villagers below. Dracula has become the fictional character most often brought to the screen, with the possible exception of sherlock holmes.
En espanol as evening fell on the gothic set of universal studios dracula, bela lugosi and the film crew left for the day. This post is part of the universal backlot blogathon, hosted by kristen at journeys in classic film it seems to me that most film fans are familiar with universals 1931 version of dracula. English, italian, spanish, croatian, portuguese release date. Dracula 1931documentary excerpt about spanishlanguage. Dracula 1931 spanish version 720p bluray x264cinefile publichd. Dracula is a 1931 american precode supernatural horror film directed and coproduced by tod browning from a screenplay written by garrett fort. Oct 17, 2017 the spanish language version of dracula 1931 holds a special place in the history of old hollywood horror films. But the horror genre wouldnt be what it is today if it wasnt for this movie, even if nosferatu had preceded it and was actually a creepier film.
The cool thing is both the screams of renfield and dracula that you guys said were taken out were both on the version on youtube. It was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress as being. It was kind of disturbing hearing dracula grunt in pain when the stake was being pounded into him. Dracula 1931dracula spanish version1931 posted on october 31, 2015 at 5. Dracula 1931 spanish language version dvd and bluray.
A lot of respect must be given to this movie as the character still remains popular today, especially in its bela lugosi version of the character. Dracula 1181x subtitles download movie and tv series. Dracula spanish version, directed by george melford in 1931. Feb 2, 2014 dracula 1931 spanish language version dvd and bluray stay safe and healthy. Comparison of english vs spanish dracula 1931 video dailymotion.
Skal discovered the legendary spanishlanguage version of the 1931 dracula in cuba. Monster tracks a trivia track the provides a variety of information concern the films production. 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. The making of the spanish language version of dracula 1931. It is an adaptation of the 1897 novel by bram stoker and the 1924 stage play. Dracula dracula, spanish version 1931 rotten tomatoes. Pages from a virgins diary 2002 watch online download subtitles player.
Although theres no record of when browning was in control and when or if freund had the helm, one can certainly conjecture. 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. Dracula 1931 spanish h264 esp, subs, chaps mircrew language. Dracula spanish version article about dracula spanish. 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. It was customary at that time for studios to produce spanish language versions of their films at night to make use of the sets. In which i explain how the spanishlanguage version of dracula led to american pie. It is based on the 1924 stage play dracula by hamilton deane and john l. How many versions of its films was universal making at the time. Dracula 1931 feature length commentary audio only mike matei july 1st, 2010. 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.
Pdf dracula spanish version, directed by george melford in 1931. Media in category dracula 1931 spanishlanguage film this category contains only the following file. Publication date 1931 topics horror, dracula, 1931, black and white language. Compare this dracula to the simultaneously filmed spanish language version, which makes up for the absence of lugosi with a stronger sense of visual dynamics in the lengthy dialogue sequences. There are slouching scenes where the camera seems nailed to the floor, panning occasionally to keep the characters in frame a style which brownings other films seem to favor. London after midnight 1927 aka the hypnotist with lon chaney, sr. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The image measures 985 1280 pixels and is 777 kilobytes large. Dracula 1931 free download rare movies cinema of the world. Centuriesold vampire dracula preys upon the innocent eva and her friends. Dracula is a 1931 american spanishlanguage precode horror film directed by george. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. Dracula archives sd a collection of poster artwork, marketing stills and other photos from the set.
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. Mar 15, 2016 comparison of english vs spanish dracula 1931. The ancient vampire count dracula arrives in england and begins to prey upon the virtuous young mina. Aug 28, 2001 the ancient vampire count dracula arrives in england and begins to prey upon the virtuous young mina. The spanish language version of dracula 1931 holds a special place in the history of old hollywood horror films. Back in the days when sound was a new thing in cinema, it was common for studios to shoot foreign language versions of movies while the main feature was being filming, employing the same costumes and sets.
The film stars bela lugosi as count dracula, a vampire who emigrates from transylvania to england. I mean it too, its the same script, the same story, and even the same set. After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of count dracula, the two head to london where. Skal discovered the legendary spanish language version of the 1931 dracula in cuba. Dracula 1931 is one of the earliest classic american horror films from carl laemmles universal pictures an acclaimed masterpiece directed by tod browning, known also for two other vampire films. Bela lugosi stars as dracula in the 1931 original screen version of bram stokers classic tale. Dracula spanishlanguage version 1931 filmed appropriately at night on the same universal sets as the bela lugosi film being made simultaneously, this allspanish version of. With bela lugosi, helen chandler, david manners, dwight frye. Dracula 1931 dracula, spanish version, spanish dracula watch online download subtitles player.
Written by garrett fort, based on the novel by bram stoker and the play by hamilton deane and john l. 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 in the early days of sound film, it was common for hollywood studios to produce foreignlanguage. Review of the spanish language version of dracula 1931 aarp. 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. 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. We encourage you to leave comments regarding the dracula subtitles. 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. An excerpt from a documentary about the 1931 version of dracula, talking about the spanishlanguage version filmed concurrently with the betterknown english language film.
Budapesth seems a wonderful place, from the glimpse which i got of it from the train and the little i could walk through the streets. Dracula spanish script transcript from the screenplay and. Towering ominously among the shadows of the carpathian. Dracula 1931 spanishlanguage film wikimedia commons. The spanish version grew out of the studios decision to respond to the changes brought about by the addition of sound to movies.
Universal studios monsters 1931 dracula spanish topics horror, monsters. Dracula is a 1931 vampirehorror film directed by tod browning and starring bela lugosi as the title character. Dracula 1931 directed by enrique tovar avalos, george. 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. Dracula the legacy collection dracula dracula 1931. Starring bela lugosi in the role that made him a star, its still a popular choice at halloween, and its still. Along with the iconic bela lugosi movie, universal studios filmed a spanish language version of dracula. Shot at night on the same universal sets as tod brownings classic after, his crew went home for the evening, and using a translated version of the same script, this version features a cast of mexican and south american actors under the direction of george. Dracula 2006 bram stokers dracula watch online download subtitles player. Dracula is a 1931 american spanishlanguage horror film directed by george melford. Even if the movie drags at times and its technically inferior to the spanish language version, it still has bela lugosi, and thats what makes it great. With carlos villarias, lupita tovar, barry norton, pablo alvarez rubio.
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