“Bela Lugosi, film legend”
objavljeno 06. 07. 09.
July 10-12 at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PMDebate Room on the first floor
Films are in English, without subtitles. Entrance is free.
This mini cycle will show six less known films from the richest creative period of unique Bela Lugosi.
Film legend, pop icon and the man whose life has become a synonym for bizarre, will stay remembered in the history of cinematography as the ultimate choice for the role of Dracula. In its long and bizarre careers this distinguishing actor, Hungarian by origin, acted mostly in horror films which in many cases lined on his charisma.
Friday, July 10 at 7 PM "The Corpse Vanishes" (USA, 1942, 63 minutes)
Director: Wallace Fox
Cast: Bela Lugosi, Luana Walters, Tristan Coffin
Doctor Lorenz is a scientist and he wants to preserve the beauty and youth of his wife. Due to that he starts kidnapping young girls …
Friday, July 10 at 9 PM
"Ghost on the Loose" (USA, 1943, 70 min) Director: William Beaudine
Cast: Bela Lugosi, Ava Gardner, East Side Kids
On the friend’s wedding day, group of New York teenagers discovers a dangerous Nazi spy …… This is a parody with Ava Gardner in one of her first appearances on big screen!
Saturday, July 11 at 7 PM"Bowery at Midnight" (USA, 1942, 62 minutes)
Director: Wallace Fox
Cast: Bela Lugosi, Tom Neal, John Archer
Professor Brener is a renowned professor from New York University . Behind the facade of the distinguished scientist is mysterious chief of crime organization.
Saturday, July 11 at 9 PM"Scared to Death" (USA, 1947, 70 minutes)
Director: Christy Cabanne
Cast: Bela Lugosi, George Zucco, Nat Pendelton
Classical horror achievement filmed on the end of the career of this famous actor. Main characters in the film are hysterical wife, illusionist, psychiatrist, unscrupulous repeater, sexy maid and one midget.
Sunday, July 12 at 7 PM "The Wolfman" (USA, 1941, 67 min)
Director: George Waggner
Cast: Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi
Larry Talbot visits his father in the castle where he meets attractive Jenny... Acquaintance with the wandering gypsy in the local fair will change the lives of all ... Masterpiece of horror genre wins followers even today with sophisticated scene and onirical atmosphere.
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unday, July 12 at 9 PM "White Zombie" (USA, 1932, 69min)
Director: Victor Halperin
Cast: Bela Lugosi, Madge Bellamy, Joseph Cawthorn
First film about Zombies ever...Bela Lugosi as mad scientist – „ king of Zombies“ is probably the best role next to Dracula...Bizzare achievement which, beside its pionir role in the genre, takes over by its charm and boldness...
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