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“If my accent betrayed my foreign birth, it also stamped me as an enemy, in the imagination of the producers.”

Quote by Bela Lugosi

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Bela Lugosi was a Hungarian-American actor renowned for his distinctive, deep voice and dramatic performances. He is best known for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 film 'Dracula,' which became a classic of horror cinema. Lugosi's career spanned several decades, and he appeared in a variety of film and stage roles, often playing characters of a mysterious or sinister nature. more

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