Son of Dracula
“BLOOD on his lips...! DOOM in his eyes...! an accursed VAMPIRE!”
Synopsis
Carpathian Count Alucard is invited to the U.S. by a young heiress. Her boyfriend and local officials are suspicious of the newcomer, who is interested in the "virile" soil of the new world.
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Son of Dracula (1943) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-29
Top Cast
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Lon Chaney Jr.
Count Dracula, alias Count Alucard
Robert Paige
Frank Stanley
Louise Allbritton
Katherine 'Kay' Caldwell
Frank Craven
Dr. Harry Brewster
J. Edward Bromberg
Professor Lazlo
Pat Moriarity
Sheriff Dawes
Evelyn Ankers
Claire Caldwell
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge Simmons
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Madame Queen Zimba
George Irving
Colonel Caldwell
Etta McDaniel
Sarah
Charles Bates
Tommy Land (uncredited)
Joan Blair
Mrs. Land (uncredited)
Jess Lee Brooks
Stephen (uncredited)
Cyril Delevanti
Dr. Peters (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
Justice of the Peace Jonathan Kirby (uncredited)
Ben Erway
Charlie the Train Conductor (uncredited)
Robert F. Hill
Deputy Shooting at Frank (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Son of Dracula
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Eric Taylor, Curt Siodmak, Bram Stoker
Hans J. Salter
George Robinson
Saul A. Goodkind
Ford Beebe, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Ford Beebe
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Vera West
Costume Design
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of Dracula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son of Dracula about?
Carpathian Count Alucard is invited to the U.S. by a young heiress. Her boyfriend and local officials are suspicious of the newcomer, who is interested in the "virile" soil of the new world.
Who directed Son of Dracula?
Son of Dracula was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in Son of Dracula?
The principal cast of Son of Dracula includes Lon Chaney Jr., Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton, Frank Craven, J. Edward Bromberg.
When was Son of Dracula released and how long is it?
Son of Dracula was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Son of Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Son of Dracula was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is Son of Dracula based on a book or true story?
Son of Dracula is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of Dracula?
Son of Dracula holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).