The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi won immediate fame with his portrayal of the immortal count in the 1931 film Dracula. While the role may have given him eternal life on the silver screen, it doomed him to a career plagued by typecasting. After a decade of trying vainly to broaden his range and secure parts to challenge his acting abilities, Lugosi finally resigned himself to a career as the world's most recognizable vampire. His last years were spent as a forgotten and rather tragic figure.