Dracula (1931 English-language film) the screen. With this mesmerizing performance, Dracula became Bela Lugosi's signature role, his Dracula a cultural icon, and he himself a legend in the classic Universal Horror film series. However, Dracula would ultimately become a role which would prove to be both a blessing and a curse. Despite his earlier stage successes in a variety of roles, from the moment Lugosi donned the cape on screen, it would forever see him typecast as the Count. Browning would go on to direct Lugosi once more in another vampire thriller, "Mark of the Vampire", a 1935 remake of his lost silent film
1931 in film Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was hosted by Conrad Nagel. Films screened in Los Angeles between August 1, 1931, and July 31, 1932, were eligible to receive awards. Most nominations: "Arrowsmith" (Samuel Goldwyn Productions) and "The Champ" (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) - 4 Major Awards Most Awards: "Bad Girl" (Best Director and Best Adaptation) and "The Champ" (Best Actor and Best Original Story) - 2 Note: The Academy Award for Best Picture went to 1932's Grand Hotel. U.S.A. unless stated 1931 in film The following is an overview of 1931 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and