Carol Borland in “Mark of the Vampire,” which opened in some theaters 85 years ago this week: 
During each appearance in “Mark of the Vampire” (1935), Carol Borland refuses to speak and walks as if in a trance. She inspired other more recent characters, such as Lily in “The Munsters” (1964-1966):
“The Munsters” wish you a Merry Christmas, including two actors with political connections. Al Lewis (“Grandpa”) ran for Governor of New York (Green Party) in 1998, and Pat Priest (“Marilyn”) was daughter of Treasurer of United States under Eisenhower.
When Al Lewis of “The Munsters” ran as Green Party candidate for Governor of New York in 1998, he asked to be listed on ballot as “Grandpa Al” but was refused. Got 52,533 votes.
When he ran for New York Governor in 1998, Al Lewis may have had to explain why he read “Playghoul" magazine on “The Munsters”:
Almost every time Carol Borland appears as “Luna” in “Mark of the Vampire” (1935), located in Central Europe, she displays this facial expression and says nothing:
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