Dracula in popular culture Balderston (see below); it starred Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing, both of whom had originated their respective roles on the stage in the aforementioned play, along with Helen Chandler as Mina and Dwight Frye as Renfield. Directed by Tod Browning, it is one of the most famous versions of the story and is widely credited with initiating the Universal horror film series of the 1930s and ‘40s. The 1931 Dracula film was an inductee of the 2000 National Film Registry list. The films had music only during the opening (the famous main theme from
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