Poor bela, he had no money so he had to do this type cast vampire shit all his life. Imagine, the beatles after 40 years still wearing black suits and with dyed moptops, wrinkles and all, singing she loves you... ugh. im sure part of him hated doing this vampire stuff to the depth of his soul
You wouldn't be too far from the truth, part of him despised being typecast as a horror movie villain. Many of his performances were Oscar worthy, it's sad to think that he ended what should've been a brilliant stage and screen career in the Ed Wood Movies, despite being in the three worst films ever made Lugosi still was able to die happy, knowing he was back on the screen and doing what he loved. He died holding a script in his hand, an actor and artist to the end
This is the best TV appearance of Bela I've seen! The production values for a TV show are on par to a Hollywood movie. Most of Bela's other television appearances were pretty lackluster. Although Lugosi played the character most of his life,for legal reasons,was only called Count Dracula in only two movies. "Dracula" and " A&C Meet Frankenstein". Catch his disclaimer near the end of this video.
Lugosi was the greatest Dracula, and actually from Transylvania. Christopher Lee's version is merely an accountant in a cape by comparison. This clip is so bizarre I'm at a loss for words.
It might not have made much difference.The "Frankenstein" that Lugosi turned down would have had a different director and would have been a different film-and Universal pulled the plug on that version anyway.
Don't know what year this is from (early/mid 1950s?), but if Miss Harriet Fraiser--the lady in the peanut butter jar--"has recently missed his unusual roles", then she didn't get to see the likes of "Bride of the Monster", "Glen or Glenda" or "Old Mother Riley Meets Dracula". Maybe she caught "Plan 9" a few years later? Poor Bela, he deserved better in the end...
@don4321 Broadcast lists July 27th, 1953. "Mother Riley Meets the Vampire" didn't receive a U.S. release until 1963 or 1964. It was under the title "My Son the Vampire." As for "Glen or Glenda," that was a very limited release.
@VampireOverLondon, Oh Well, she would have had to be content with "Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla - 1952" at the local Drive-In... (which, BTW, can be viewed in its entirety right here on UTube)
Bela Lugosi was born to play Dracula and he went out of his way to make Dracula look and act like a civilized gentelman while preserving that aura of pure evil, tragically he played the role too well and it typecast him
Well. . . ... I guess I "Asked for it!" LOL! Oh am so glad I can see Bela anytime now on youtube. God rest his soul. I am a huge fan dispite anything wierd. People that don't understand these fims have neither a sense of humor nor underground creative interest.
Hahaha
vampira9 4 months ago
Hahaha
vampira9 4 months ago
Hahaha
vampira9 4 months ago
Unfortunately, the two "Upcoming films" Bela mentions are both unproduced Ed Wood projects. Poor, poor Mr. Lugosi...
luis6079 5 months ago
Poor bela, he had no money so he had to do this type cast vampire shit all his life. Imagine, the beatles after 40 years still wearing black suits and with dyed moptops, wrinkles and all, singing she loves you... ugh. im sure part of him hated doing this vampire stuff to the depth of his soul
xtrmsprts 8 months ago
@xtrmsprts
You wouldn't be too far from the truth, part of him despised being typecast as a horror movie villain. Many of his performances were Oscar worthy, it's sad to think that he ended what should've been a brilliant stage and screen career in the Ed Wood Movies, despite being in the three worst films ever made Lugosi still was able to die happy, knowing he was back on the screen and doing what he loved. He died holding a script in his hand, an actor and artist to the end
snakes3425 1 month ago
Sam Waterson (Law and Order DA) looks like Bela Lugosi
JoeCavy4 11 months ago
This is the best TV appearance of Bela I've seen! The production values for a TV show are on par to a Hollywood movie. Most of Bela's other television appearances were pretty lackluster. Although Lugosi played the character most of his life,for legal reasons,was only called Count Dracula in only two movies. "Dracula" and " A&C Meet Frankenstein". Catch his disclaimer near the end of this video.
ziggycat999 11 months ago
Lugosi was the greatest Dracula, and actually from Transylvania. Christopher Lee's version is merely an accountant in a cape by comparison. This clip is so bizarre I'm at a loss for words.
Impowers 1 year ago
Dracula looks familiar.
TheAmazingamerica 1 year ago
It might not have made much difference.The "Frankenstein" that Lugosi turned down would have had a different director and would have been a different film-and Universal pulled the plug on that version anyway.
antoniod 1 year ago
I always wonderred what it would be like ifLlugosi did not turned down the role of Frankentein.
kpool63 1 year ago
he's just magnificent, even in something as silly as this. Thank God fo rpeanut butter
bheast86 1 year ago
Don't know what year this is from (early/mid 1950s?), but if Miss Harriet Fraiser--the lady in the peanut butter jar--"has recently missed his unusual roles", then she didn't get to see the likes of "Bride of the Monster", "Glen or Glenda" or "Old Mother Riley Meets Dracula". Maybe she caught "Plan 9" a few years later? Poor Bela, he deserved better in the end...
don4321 1 year ago
@don4321 Broadcast lists July 27th, 1953. "Mother Riley Meets the Vampire" didn't receive a U.S. release until 1963 or 1964. It was under the title "My Son the Vampire." As for "Glen or Glenda," that was a very limited release.
VampireOverLondon 1 year ago
@VampireOverLondon, Oh Well, she would have had to be content with "Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla - 1952" at the local Drive-In... (which, BTW, can be viewed in its entirety right here on UTube)
don4321 1 year ago
to be honest he is exremely hot but i think he was gettin hotter when he got older, i have always liked older gentlemen.
and i dreamed once that bela lugosi killed edward cullen omg i wish it was true, that dream was so fantastic :D
im a 17 year old girl and i love old school vampires and i hate the modern world
even tho true blood is ok show, but still im stuck in the past.
I hate twillight and i tend to feel that i am alone (of the girls)
Heavymetalpunker92x 1 year ago 9
@Heavymetalpunker92x
Bela Lugosi was born to play Dracula and he went out of his way to make Dracula look and act like a civilized gentelman while preserving that aura of pure evil, tragically he played the role too well and it typecast him
snakes3425 1 month ago
Well. . . ... I guess I "Asked for it!" LOL! Oh am so glad I can see Bela anytime now on youtube. God rest his soul. I am a huge fan dispite anything wierd. People that don't understand these fims have neither a sense of humor nor underground creative interest.
jamesgroome 1 year ago 3
There will never be another like him. Thanks for posting this.
kolchack55 2 years ago 8
I couldn't agree more.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
@kolchack55 Absolutely,the only other Dracula on par with him is,of course,Sir Christopher Lee.
banner74 1 year ago
@banner74 I always thought Louis Jourdan did an outstanding job. And I enjoyed Frank Langella too.
VampireOverLondon 1 year ago
My pleasure. Share the link with others.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
hi from Argentina
read about this performance but never expected to ever see it
thanks and keep posting
Leonardo
TARANTULO666 2 years ago 4
My pleasure. Share the link with others.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
Again, my pleasure.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this.
voorhees5 2 years ago
My apologies for missing your comment. You are most certainly welcome. Please share the link.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
do you know how i can get a copy of this?
beeteep60 2 years ago
The title, "Mondo Lugosi," comes to mind. Though I've never seen it, I understand it has the entire segment available.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
Wow! Thanks for posting this!
CallumJStewart 2 years ago
Always a pleasure. As mentioned in the other reply, please share the link with others.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago
A thousand thank yous for posting this rare gem- I've been longing to view this since I was a child.
Thank you.
sardonicblues25 2 years ago 3
My pleasure. Please share the link with everyone you know.
VampireOverLondon 2 years ago