Lugosi Kept us in Stitches....

So much of the dialogue given to Lugosi in this film is very witty and well written. And his delivery, even of a silly phrase, is executed brilliantly. When he first meets Mother Reilly his sheer, sinister delight is both eerie and provacative. His talk of bats and blood bring back memories of his earlier roles but also give a fresh, comical side to the "man in the cape".
Having to make a film with a robot, and a cheap one at that, could be quite a disaster but Lugosi deals beautifully. And he certainly doesn't treat the part with seriousness. That he plays the part so lightly, but still seems to dedicate himself to the role, makes the film all that more enjoyable.

One question though, "what exactly does Count von Housen call Mother Reilly as he exits the dining room?" Though Lugosi's accent is wonderful, in this case it got in the way...