Lupita Tovar: The Woman Behind Spanish Dracula

[@kali3665]

You know, this always made me think of the main discontinuity between English Dracula and Spanish Dracula. Lugosi needed a stronger Mina in English Dracula, and "Eva" needed a stronger Dracula in the Spanish film. Lupita Tovar was absolutely gorgeous, while Helen Chandler was just ... there. And that in a nutshell is probably why neither are the Dracula films WE needed.

[@SallyKohorst]

RIP TO A LOVELY LADY. YOU LIVED A LONG LIFE THAT MADE MANY PEOPLE HAPPY. THANKS FOR HER STORY.😢😮

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Thanks!

[@Gary-jh6tv]

Hello Antonia Gary here from Bedford U.K. I’m you’re biggest fan I’ve seen youre videos on KZbin before I’ve seen youre videos I love them keep up the great content you’re content makes my day everyday keep it up im always supporting you forever and ever❤️

[@AntoniaCarlotta]

Thank you so much 🖤

[@Gary-jh6tv]

No worries I’m always going to be a gentleman to you❤️😚

[@jessediaz1293]

Always preferred her performance than the Dracula actress counterpart because she gave a more sensual dynamic of that character. I wish someone could splice both movies together and just get the best performances and best shots - sort of like a “Frankenstein” reconstruction 😂 She lived to be 106 years old. That’s awesome! Great video spotlight on Lupita Tovar, Antonia!

[@Superb_0wl]

she seemed more Loyal 2 the part over Helen Chandler

[@AntoniaCarlotta]

I love their different interpretations of the role!

[@TinaBiebe]

This was a great video. I always wondered about her and wondered if she had a career outside of “Spanish Dracula” which an old coworker introduced me to years ago. He knew I was a Universal classic horror fan and he admitted “It’s better than the English one.” He left it to me and 😊he was right. It was hard admitting that since Tod Browning was burn in our hometown, but hey, sometimes you gotta be truthful. Lol. And while I like Helen Chandler, Lupita seems to give the role more vibrancy and passion, so I’ve tended to lean more towards her performance anyway. Her life story is so fascinating from the poor Mexican girl to helping Jews before WWII - it all sounds incredible. So thank you once again for sharing your knowledge with all we movie buffs. It’s greatly appreciated. ❤

[@jpenir]

Shes way better in the role than Helen Chandler

[@rickdrais9737]

What bothers me about the Spanish Dracula is Carlos. He’s so over the top. Mugging for the camera just turns a potentially interesting alternative version of Lugosi into someone who might fit into an Abbott and Costello Meets film. Sorry, just my opinion

[@AntoniaCarlotta]

I wish I could see Spanish Dracula starring Bela Lugosi!

[@rickdrais9737]

@ You and me both! Although I would include Edward Van Sloan and Dwight Frye as well 😁

[@TomFrichek]

Spanish Dracula with Bela would be a perfect film!

[@TomFrichek]

What a life. A good reminder how important antifascist praxis is for all of us. You just can't miss with this series, Antonia! 10/10 fricheks