Dracula (1931 English-language film) to John Carradine for the mid-1940s "monster rally" films, although Carradine admittedly more closely resembled Stoker's physical description from the book. Many of the familiar images of Dracula are from stills of the older Lugosi made during the filming of the 1948 comedy, so there remain two confusingly distinct incarnations of Lugosi as Dracula, 17 years apart in age. As Lugosi played a vampire in three other movies during his career, this contributed to the public misconception that he portrayed Dracula on film many times. In the early days of sound films, it was common for Hollywood studios to produce
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