“There Are Such Things:” 20th Century Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy on Screen
“There Are Such Things:” 20th Century Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy on Screen
Bela Lugosi’s screen-worn “Count Dracula” Cape from Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, 1948.
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Bela Lugosi's Screen-worn "Count Dracula" cape from the 1948 Universal International Pictures film Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
Black satin cape lined in rose gold satin with two hook and eye closures at neck, 66 in (167.6 cm) long and 29 in (73.7 cm) wide, with collar measuring 10.5 in (26.7 cm) and two armhole slits measuring 10.5 in (26.7 cm).
Accompanied by custom-built mannequin in the likeness of Bela Lugosi, posed after his performance in the film, head comprised of silicone and fitted with prosthetic-grade glass eyes and human hair.
Mallory, Michael, and Jason Blum. Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror. Revised and updated edition. Universe, 2021.
Staff. "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." Variety, 31 December 1947, https://variety.com/1947/film/reviews/abbott-and-costello-meet-frankenstein-1200415901/. Accessed 10 September 2024.
