The "Icons of Hollywood Auction" will include items from Bela Lugosi’s family. By Rebecca Ford Senior Awards Editor The iconic cape worn by Hungarian-born actor in 1931’s Dracula film will be ...

Dracula’s costume—a tuxedo and a dramatic black cape with a red lining—is one of the most iconic outfits in Hollywood history, parodied by an untold number of Halloween costumes.

The Hungary-born Lugosi, who died in 1956, first wore the cape in Universal’s classic 1931 Dracula, but held on to it, donning it for stage shows and other appearances.Says Sparks, “Though ...

The original cape which was worn by actor Christopher Lee in the 1958 vampire film, Dracula, has been found in a London fancy dress shop. The cape, which has been missing for 30 years, is thought to ...

Béla Lugosi: The Man Behind the Cape aims to be the definitive biography of the legendary actor's life and career. Check out our exclusive preview of the book.