Gloria Holden who played Countess Marya Zaleska aka
Dracula's Daughter (1936) is best remembered for two roles. Zola in The Life of
Emile Zola (1937), and the title role in Dracula's Daughter (1936). She would
become a leading lady in B-movies and supporting actress in big budget films.
Some sources incorrectly list Dracula’s Daughter (1936) as
her screen debut. Holden actually appeared in The Return of Chandu (1934) in an
uncredited role and in Wife vs. Secretary (1936) before starring in Dracula’s
Daughter (1936).
It is rumored that her role of Countess Marya Zaleska
influenced the writings of Anne Rice.
Rice does mention Dracula's Daughter in her novel The Queen of the
Damned. Despite the loyal following the role of Countess Marya Zaleska earned
her, Holden throughout her life would always have an aversion to the role.
Shortly before her death, when a fan who asked Holden for her autograph
happened to mention Dracula's Daughter, Holden responded by saying “Oh, that
awful thing.”
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