“Shot in half the time the Lugosi vehicle was allotted, and on a much smaller budget, Drácula” — yes, it’s the Spanish version — “contains revealing differences. It’s 29 minutes longer than the [Tod] Browning film, with more dialogue – we see more of Dracula’s castle; and the framing of shots are arguably superior – thanks to [director George] Melford’s crew having access to Dracula‘s dailies when they arrived at night, thereby being able to make revisions to lighting and camera angles.” – The Guardian
