As this was based on Stoker's book, it is a remake of the 1931 "Dracula". John played Dracula I in two sequels to the 1931 film ("House Of Frankenstein", in 1944, and "House Of Dracula" in 1945). In this remake he is playing "Dracula II".
This was the first TV adaptation of the Dracula story. No known copy exists.
Adapted by Robert Esson from Bram Stoker's book.
Matinee Theatre only did one "Dracula" episode. It originally aired on 6 January 1956 and was re-shown on 23 November 1956.