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Dracula - Facts, Myth, Novel

The story of the three phenomena that are associated with the term "Dracula". The Prince Vlad Tepes III., who led the country with an iron hand; the fictional character of Bram Stoker, who was always in search of blood and the finally mysticism. The superstition is still rooted in the people. The eBook is referring to numerous documents that deal with the topic of vampires also from the public.

The story of the three phenomena that are associated with the term "Dracula". The Prince Vlad Tepes III., who led the country with an iron hand; the fictional character of Bram Stoker, who was always in search of blood and the finally mysticism. The superstition is still rooted in the people. The eBook is referring to numerous documents that deal with the topic of vampires also from the public.

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Lugosi added an erotic touch to his role and<br />

therefore conquered his audience. In the year<br />

1930 the director Tod Browning decided to<br />

film the novel <strong>Dracula</strong>. After much back and<br />

forth, Browning finally offered Lugosi the title<br />

role. The fee was only $ 500 a week and<br />

there was no profit share for the provided title<br />

character.<br />

<strong>Dracula</strong> was a huge success and Bela<br />

Lugosi became a celebrated star overnight.<br />

Horror films made Bela Lugosi world famous.<br />

As the popularity of this type of films decreased<br />

in the 1930s, his film career came to<br />

an end.<br />

Today, the great horror actor is a cult figure.<br />

His fame is mainly due to his exceptional performance<br />

as Count <strong>Dracula</strong>.<br />

DRACULA - 1931<br />

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