amidst atmosphere southern plantation swamp ( universal backlot ) location and count alucard ( lon chaney ) visit a morbid woman ( louise allbritton ) . in spite of the title and chaney be not the focal point here and it allbritton and who also engage to mortal robert paige . the chic blonde beauty and here in a dark wig to contrast her sister and play by lovely evelyn ankers and be superb and especially after be transform into the undead and and disclose her true plan to paige and also fine in his tormented portrayal . chaney be actually quite good and suave and menacing and with great macabre makeup . special effect include a mesmerize gliding bayou resurrection and bat transformation and and mist apparition . the picture be well directed and too and with a great musical score and lead up to a surprising finale . enjoyable .