I had a look at the actresses who have played Lucy over the years and they've all portrayed them very differently. The first actress I researched was Frances Dade, who played Lucy Westenra in the 1931 film 'Dracula'. I was interested in this film and what the makeup and special effects would be like.
The overall special effects of the film are limited to using fog, lighting and large flexible bats, and Dracula's transition from man/vampire into a bat were always off screen. The film also had extended periods of silence and lots of character close ups, which was useful for seeing the makeup in the film.
For the character of Lucy, the makeup was typical of the 30s. A thin, arched brow, dark smokey makeup and a defined lip were the perfect combination for the film's beauty. She is delicate looking, accurately presented as vulnerable in this film. I really like the classic makeup for this look, and think it's quite appropriate for the time in which the novel was originally written.
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| From left, Lucy Westenra played by Frances Dada, Dracula played by Bela Lugosi |
Bibliography:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Dade
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