Vampire films Hungarian accent and sweeping gestures became characteristics now commonly associated with Dracula. Five years after the release of the film, Universal released "Dracula's Daughter" (1936), a direct sequel that starts immediately after the end of the first film. A second sequel, "Son of Dracula" starring Lon Chaney Jr., followed in 1943. Despite his apparent death in the 1931 film, the Count returned to life in three more Universal films of the mid-1940s: "House of Frankenstein" (1944) and "House of Dracula" (1945)—both starring John Carradine—and "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948). While Lugosi had played a vampire in two other films
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