Hamilton Deane
Writing
Biography
Hamilton Deane (1879-1958) was an Irish actor and playwright. In 1924, he adapted Bram Stoker's Dracula for the stage, which provided the basis for the 1931 and 1979 film versions.
Known For
A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
Dracula
In 1913, charming, seductive and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.
Dracula
A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
Drácula
Lady Elisabeth Randall is an English Air Force corporal during World War II. She is on her way to marry her fiancé when she finds herself being romanced by two different men.
While the Sun Shines
Charles Peace leads a double life, by day he's a respected local businessman, but by night he's a professional thief who stops at nothing, not even murder, to get what he wants.
The Case of Charles Peace
A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.
The Silver Darlings
A long-retired director of early silent films recalls his exciting career as a filmmaker.
The Way of the World
Alexandre Bisson's play "Madame X"