The cult classic Dracula, the first movie adaption of Bram Stoker's iconic horror novel, was released in the U.S. February 14, 1931. What a Valentine's Day gift!
Bela Lugosi, who played Dracula in the stage production in 1927 played the title role. Dwight Frye appeared as Renfield and Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing.
The movie was overall met with positive reviews upon its release and it was one of the biggest hits of 1931.
In 2000, the movie was selected for preservation in the US National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". It is recognized by the American Film Institute as #85 on 100 Thrills, #33 on 100 Heroes and Villains, #83 on 100 Movie Quotes: "Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."
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