Mark of the Vampire

thumb Mark of the Vampire is a 1935 film about a nobleman who is murdered,and a professor of the occult blames vampires; but not all is what it seems. Directed by Tod Browning. Written by Guy Endore. Undead...yet living on the Kisses of Youth!  (taglines) Prof. Zelin We must all die. There's nothing terrible about death, but to live on after death, a soul earth-bound, a vampire. You don't wish any such fate for your beloved. [Referring to vampires] There is no more foul or relentless enemy of man in the occult world, than this dead-alive creature spewed up from the grave. Other Irena Borotyn: I felt her deadly cold breath on my throat. I must have fainted. I knew no more. Inspector Neumann: I know. We all thought our vampire scheme was so simple, so certain of success. We never thought we'd fail. Dialogue Innkeeper: I'm sorry gentleman and lady, but it will be best for you to stay here tonight. Ronnie - Englishman at Inn: Come now, my good man. You can't frighten us. We've been over your foul roads before. Innkeeper: Please, you do not understand. It is not the road. It is the darkness. Here, our doors are protected with bat thorns. Ronnie's Wife: What is with all this bat thorn business? Innkeeper: It keeps them out. They're afraid of it, the demons of the castle. Dr. J. Doskil: [nervously]'' I admit I was a bit impatient... I mean hungry for one of your wonderful meals. Innkeeper: Yes, the vampires are hungry too for their supper! Maria: Yes! Yes! He had a white face! A dead white face with burning eyes, and a ghastly wound on his head. Prof. Zelin: It was Count Mora. Maria: Yes! Yes! Inspector Neumann: Have you been drinking? Maria: No! No, sir! If I have, I hope to choke on the next one! Prof. Zelin: This is no time for levity! Count Mora: This vampire business, it has given me a great idea for a new act. Luna, in this new act I will be the vampire. Did you watch me? I gave all of me. I was greater than any real vampire. Luna Mora: Sure, sure, but get off your makeup. Fourth Vampire: Yes, and help me with some of this packing. Cast Lionel Barrymore — Professor Zelen Elizabeth Allan — Irena Borotyn Bela Lugosi — Count Mora Lionel Atwill — Inspector Neumann Jean Hersholt — Baron Otto von Zinden Henry Wadsworth — Fedor Vincente Donald Meek — Dr. J. Doskil Ivan F. Simpson — Jan Carroll Borland — Luna Leila Bennett — Maria June Gittelson — Annie Holmes Herbert — Sir Karell Borotyn Michael Visaroff — Innkeeper James Bradbury, Jr. — Third Vampire Egon Brecher — Coroner External links 0026685 Mark of the Vampire Category:1935 American films Category:Remake films Category:Films about vampires Category:Films directed by Tod Browning Category:Gothic horror films Category:Films set in Prague Category:American remake films