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A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
Top billed cast
Carla LaemmleHost
Clive BarkerSelf
Bob MadisonSelf
David J. SkalSelf- Ivan ButlerSelf
Bela Lugosi Jr.Self
Rick BakerSelf
Lupita TovarSelf- Gary Don RhodesSelf
- Scott MacQueenSelf
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