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	Peter Cushing	... 	Dr. J. Van Helsing
	Martita Hunt	... 	Baroness Meinster
	Yvonne Monlaur	... 	Marianne Danielle
	Freda Jackson	... 	Greta
	David Peel	... 	Baron Meinster
	Miles Malleson	... 	Dr. Tobler
 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053677/

BRIDES OF Dracula has two main points of interest. First, the truly creepy Oedipel relationship of the Baron and his Mother (if one thinks about it, the Mother is one of the title 'Brides' - someone call Dr.Freud!). There is also the overly protective Housekeeper (Freda Jackson) who thoroughly abets The Baron and his Brides upon his 'release'. Second, there's Peter Cushing's magnificent performance as Van Helsing. In only his second time out in the role, he thoroughly owns it - and comes to dominate the picture. What's also amazing is Cushing's physicality. While there no doubt are some stunt double shots, the majority of the action scenes are clearly handled by the actor himself. Something that too often is over-looked when commenting on the nearly always reliable character actor.