The famous actor Bela Lugosi played Count Dracula first in the theater, then in a nineteen thirty-one movie version of the book.

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Featuring performances by legends of the horror genre, including Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr.

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"Bela Lugosi could have lived there as Dracula, " Mr. Kennedy said.

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Dracula owes its continued appeal in large part due to Bela Lugosi's indelible portrayal of the immortal Count Dracula and the flawless direction of horror auteur Tod Browning.

ENGADGET: Dracula, The Mummy and six other horror classics coming in a Blu-ray set October 2nd (video)