Mark of the Vampire

Mark of the Vampire

60 mins | Horror, Mystery | April 26, 1935

Sir Borotyn, a prominent Prague resident, is discovered murdered in his home, with all indications pointing to a vampire assault. The victim's friend, Baron Otto, and the physician who analyzes the body are certain that the vampire is the mysterious Count Mora, or perhaps his daughter, but receive little help from the law. Professor Zelen, an expert in the occult, is called in to assist with the investigation.

Mark of the Vampire

60 mins | Horror, Mystery | April 26, 1935

Mark of the Vampire
Sir Borotyn, a prominent Prague resident, is discovered murdered in his home, with all indications pointing to a vampire assault. The victim's friend, Baron Otto, and the physician who analyzes the body are certain that the vampire is the mysterious Count Mora, or perhaps his daughter, but receive little help from the law. Professor Zelen, an expert in the occult, is called in to assist with the investigation.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original title Mark of the Vampire
Directors Harry Sharrock, Tod Browning
Writers Samuel Ornitz, Guy Endore, Bernard Schubert, H.S. Kraft, John L. Balderston, Tod Browning

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

as Professor Zelin

Elizabeth Allan

as Irena Borotyn

Bela Lugosi

as Count Mora

Lionel Atwill

as Inspector Neumann

Jean Hersholt

as Baron Otto

Henry Wadsworth

as Fedor Vincente

Donald Meek

as Dr. Doskil

Jessie Ralph

as Midwife

Franklyn Ardell

as Chauffeur

Leila Bennett

as Maria

June Gittelson

as Annie

Carroll Borland

as Luna

Holmes Herbert

as Sir Karell Borotyn

Michael Visaroff

as Innkeeper

Egon Brecher

as Coroner (uncredited)

Robert Greig

as Fat Man (uncredited)

John George

as Gypsy (uncredited)

Louise Emmons

as Old Gypsy Woman (uncredited)