David Manners

David Manners (30 April 1900 – 23 December 1998) was a Canadian-American actor who appeared in over 40 films throughout his career, primarily in the 1930s. He is best known for his roles in classic Hollywood productions such as Dracula, The Mummy, and The Black Cat. He later became a successful writer and wrote several novels and non-fiction books.

Scene from The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935
Films

The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935

The Mystery of Edwin Drood 1935 tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of a young man and the subsequent investigation, which leads to a web of secrets and intrigue in a small English town.

A scene from The Black Cat 1934
Films

The Black Cat 1934

The Black Cat 1934 is about an American couple trapped in a Satanic architect’s mansion, featuring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff and a black cat obsession.

Dracula 1931 Publicity Still
Films

Dracula 1931

Dracula 1931 is about Count Dracula preying on young women in England, and the group of vampire hunters trying to stop him.

Boris Karloff in a scene from The Mummy 1932
Films

The Mummy 1932

The Mummy 1932 tells the story of an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, who is resurrected and seeks to reunite with his lost love, leading to a series of terrifying and deadly events in modern-day Egypt.