The Many Faces of Dracula

Hosted by Christopher Lee, this documentary examines the different actors who have portrayed Dracula over the years.

Cast

Christopher Lee

as Narrator

Bud Abbott

as Chick Young (archive footage)

Louise Allbritton

as Katherine Caldwell (archive footage)

Barry Andrews

as Paul (archive footage)

Stephanie Beacham

as Jessica Van Helsing (archive footage)

J. Edward Bromberg

as Professor Lazlo (archive footage)

Veronica Carlson

as Maria (archive footage)

Helen Chandler

as Mina (archive footage)

Lon Chaney Jr.

as Count Dracula (archive footage)

Lon Chaney

as Self (archive footage)

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