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The Return of the Vampire
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The Return of the Vampire

1943-11-11 · 69 min · ★ 6.1

Horror

In 1918, an English family is terrorized by a vampire, until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over, but German bombs in WWII free the monster. He reclaims the soul of his wolfman ex-servant, and assuming the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp, he starts out on a plan to get revenge upon the family.

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Directors
Lew Landers
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 75,000
Revenue
USD 1,090,000

Top Cast

Bela LugosiBela LugosiArmand Tesla
Nina FochNina FochNicki Saunders
Roland VarnoRoland VarnoJohn Ainsley
Matt WillisMatt WillisAndreas Obry
Frieda InescortFrieda InescortLady Jane Ainsley
Miles ManderMiles ManderSir Frederick Fleet
Ottola NesmithOttola NesmithElsa Walter - Governess
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryDr. Walter Saunders
Leslie DenisonDetective Lynch
William AustinWilliam AustinDetective Gannett
Jeanne BatesJeanne BatesMiss Northcutt (uncredited)
Billy BevanBilly BevanHorace (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenBen (uncredited)

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