A screen actor is compensated in the knowledge that millions will see his performance at one time, where only hundreds will see it on the stage.
BELA LUGOSII’ll take any story if it’s good.
More Bela Lugosi Quotes
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Circumstances made me the theatrical personality I am, which many people believe is also a part of my personal life.
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Death, the final, triumphant lover.
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I have lived too completely. I think I have known every human emotion.
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Of all the roles I’ve done on the stage, I’m partial to Cyrano de Bergerac.
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To portray a maniac offers a compelling challenge.
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The vampire was a complete change from the usual romantic characters I was playing, but it was a success.
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The stage is near and dear to me.
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To win a woman, take her with you to see Dracula.
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I enjoy my work. I haven’t been an actor for 30 years without getting pleasure out of the profession.
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The actor depends wholly on himself. He gives his performance in what, to him, seems the most effective manner.
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There was no male vampire type in existence. Someone suggested an actor of the Continental School who could play any type, and mentioned me.
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Every actor’s greatest ambition is to create his own, definite and original role, a character with which he will always be identified. In my case, that role was Dracula.
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I never play without my cape.
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I’d like to quit the supernatural roles and play just an interesting, down-to-earth person.
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Every actor is somewhat mad, or else he’d be a plumber or a bookkeeper or a salesman.
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