The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela LugosiUniversity Press of Kentucky, 2003 - 548 páginas Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his portrayal of the immortal count in the 1931 film Dracula. After a decade of trying vainly to broaden his range and secure parts to challenge his acting abilities, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most recognizable vampire. His last years were spent as a forgotten and rather tragic figure. When he died in 1956, Lugosi could not have known that vindication of his talent would come -- his face would adorn theaters, his image would appear on greeting cards and postage stamps, his film memorabilia would sell for more than he earned in his entire career, and his Hungarian accent would be instantly recognized by millions of people. Martin Landau's Oscar-winning role as Lugosi in the 1994 film Ed Wood added an ironic twist to a career that had ended in oblivion. In 1974, devoted Lugosi fan Arthur Lennig published a highly regarded biography of the unsung actor. More than twice the length of the original and completely rewritten, The Immortal Count provides deeper insights into Lugosi's films and personality. Drawing upon personal interviews, studio memos, shooting scripts, research in Romania and Hungary, and his own recollections, Lennig has written the definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life. |
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... opened on June 1 to good business , probably because of its racy content . The critic for the Chicago Tribune described it as " a gay tale for the smoking room . " He noted , " Mr. Lugosi , evidently a good actor , was a bit heavy ; and ...
... opened on March 22 , 1937 , in San Francisco and was such a success that it was held over for a fourth week . Some candid shots show Lugosi looking quite dapper , with his hair again combed straight back , and sporting a beard . On ...
... opened in San Diego for a two - day stand beginning on February 7. A few days later Lugosi left California for New York to rehearse a new play called Three Delicate Ladies . During this period , he took time out to appear on the radio ...
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BELA | 3 |
THE EARLY YEARS | 15 |
BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD | 53 |
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