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What does the Innkeeper's wife give to Renfield, telling him to 'wear this for your mother's sake'?

crucifix & cross. She puts it around his neck, and tells him it will protect him, when Renfield insists on continuing his journey.

What animals do Count Dracula call 'children of the night'?

wolves. The Count says 'Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make', as their howling can be heard in the distance. What cool dialogue!

What is the name of the estate Dracula is relocating to in England?

Carfax Abbey. Renfield had arranged for Dracula to lease Carfax Abbey. Transylvania's loss was England's gain, I guess!

How many of Dracula's wives do we see at Dracula's Castle?

three. Dracula saved the unconscious Renfield from three of his ghoulish ladies. Dracula then feasted on Renfield himself.

What is the name of the ship that carries Dracula to England?

'Vesta'. The captain is dead, tied to the wheel, and only Renfield, huddled over Dracula's coffin, is alive, when it makes port.

What doctor takes on the care of the fly-catching, demented Renfield?

Dr. Seward. Dr. Seward's Sanitarium was next door to Carfax Abbey, the Count's digs.

Which one of these characters was NOT at the London Opera House the night Count Dracula meet Dr. Seward?

Dr. Van Helsing. The Count came to their box and introduced himself to all the others.

Who is Dracula's first victim in London?

Flower girl. On the way to the Opera, the Count lures a young girl selling flowers to him with his hypnotic gaze!

Who plays the part of Van Helsing?

Edward Van Sloan. Frye plays Renfeild. Manners is John Harker, and Bunston plays Dr. Seward.

Early in the movie, what does the Count tell Renfield he never 'drinks'?

wine. It's my favorite line, 'I never drink...wine'. Isn't that a hoot?

What does Martin, the attendant, take from Renfield?

spider. Renfield begged him not to take away the spider he'd caught.

When John Harker opens his cigarette box, what does Van Helsing notice?

Dracula isn't reflected in its mirrored lid.. Van Helsing saw Mina's reflection, but Dracula did not cast a refection.

When Dracula realizes that Van Helsing knows he is a vampire, what does Dracula tell Van Helsing he should do?

return to his own country. Dracula tells him it would be 'well' for Van Helsing to return to his own country.

Who is the beautiful 'Woman In White' who attacks children?

Lucy. Lucy, having been changed into a vampire by Dracula, lures children to her with promises of chocolates, and bites them on the neck.

What does Dracula force Mina to do?

drink his blood. She says Dracula made her drink from a vein in his arm.

How long, according to Van Helsing, does a vampire's power last?

'sunset to sunrise'. These were Van Helsing's exact words.

What happens to Renfield at the end of the movie?

killed by Dracula. Dracula, thinking Renfield betrayed him, strangles him and pitches him down the staircase of Carfax Abbey.

What had Dr. Van Helsing instructed the nurse that Mina must wear all night to protect her?

a wreath of wolfbane. I'm not pitching my 'Wolfman' quiz, honest. I'm as surprised as you that he didn't want garlic hung around her neck.

Does Mina escape becoming a vampire?

yes. The sun rose before Dracula could complete Mina's trasformation, and Dracula had to enter his coffin. Van Helsing stakes the Count, and Mina is freed of all Dracula's influence.

Was Bela Lugosi first choice to play Count Dracula in 'Dracula'?

no. I wanted to end with this surprising note! Lon Chaney, Sr. was actually set to play the blood sucking Count at the time of his death. I just can't imagine anyone in Dracula's Cape but Lugosi, can you? If you would like to find out more about Bram Stoker, the author of the novel 'Dracula' on which this movie was based, please try my 'Bram Stoker And Dracula' quiz.