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Southampton Playhouse Presents the Spanish Version of DRACULA

  • Southampton Playhouse 43 Hill Street Northampton, NY, 11901 United States (map)

DRACULA
(George Melford, USA, 1931, 104 min. In Spanish with English subtitles)

* Q&A with filmmakers Paul and Chris Weitz, grandchildren of iconic Mexican star Lupita Tovar

Silent film actress Lupita Tovar moved from Mexico to Hollywood in 1929, as movies transitioned to sound, and quickly garnered fame as "The Mexican Rose" when she landed the lead role in 1931's classic monster movie Dracula. This wasn't the famed Bela Lugosi version, though: Universal simultaneously shot a Spanish-language version of the movie, directed by George Melford, on the same sets after dark. The result is an atmospheric gothic wonder, anchored in part by Tuvar's sensitive performance opposite Carlos Villarias as the count. 

Decades later, Tovar's grandchildren Paul and Chris Weitz would find Hollywood successes of their own, with their celebrated screenplays for American Pie and About a Boy, which snagged them an Oscar nomination. The Weitz brothers will join the Playhouse after this very special Horror on Hill Street event to discuss their mother's legacy and the ongoing resonance of her most famous movie all these years down the line. 

Tuesday, October 28, 7:15pm
Southampton Playhouse
43 Hill St, Southampton, NY

For tickets and more information visit:
https://www.southamptonplayhouse.com

Earlier Event: October 22
Cinema Tucsón Presents TAKE IT AWAY
Later Event: October 29
Lost & Found: EARTH ALTARS at Anthology Film Archives
 
 
 
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Cinema Tropical's programs are made possible with the support of the New York State Council on the Arts.
They are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with the City Council, and the Color Congress.