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This Day in Film History:
August 26

1930:

Universal's first choice for the title role in Dracula, Lon Chaney, Sr., dies of lung cancer in Hollywood, California. The part went to Bela Lugosi, who had originated the role on Broadway.
Source: Universal Horrors




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