The Return of Dracula
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Synopsis
After a vampire leaves his native Balkans, he murders a Czech artist, assumes his identity, and moves in with the dead man's American cousins.
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The Return of Dracula (1958) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-04
Top Cast
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Francis Lederer
Count Dracula
Norma Eberhardt
Rachel Mayberry
Ray Stricklyn
Tim Hansen
John Wengraf
John Merriman
Virginia Vincent
Jennie Blake
Gage Clarke
Reverend
Jimmy Baird
Mickey Mayberry
Greta Granstedt
Cora Mayberry
Enid Yousen
Frieda
William Fawcett
Station Master (uncredited)
Robert Lynn
Dr. Paul Beecher (uncredited)
John McNamara
Sheriff Bicknell (uncredited)
Norbert Schiller
Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
Belle Mitchell
Cornelia (uncredited)
William Tannen
Mack Bryant - Dept. of Immigration (uncredited)
Melvin F. Allen
Mel - Baggage Clerk (uncredited)
Joseph Hamilton
Man Reporting Murder at Station (uncredited)
Dan Gachman
County Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Landres
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Fielder
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Return of Dracula
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Inc., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Landres
Pat Fielder, Bram Stoker
Gerald Fried
Jack MacKenzie
Sherman A. Rose
Jules V. Levy, Arthur Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Landres
Director
Pat Fielder
Screenplay
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Sherman A. Rose
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Dracula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Return of Dracula about?
After a vampire leaves his native Balkans, he murders a Czech artist, assumes his identity, and moves in with the dead man's American cousins.
Who directed The Return of Dracula?
The Return of Dracula was directed by Paul Landres.
Who stars in The Return of Dracula?
The principal cast of The Return of Dracula includes Francis Lederer, Norma Eberhardt, Ray Stricklyn, John Wengraf, Virginia Vincent.
When was The Return of Dracula released and how long is it?
The Return of Dracula was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of Dracula was composed by Gerald Fried.
Is The Return of Dracula based on a book or true story?
The Return of Dracula is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Dracula?
The Return of Dracula holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).