File:1977 dracula 1.jpg

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A low-resolution (96 pixels per square inch) screenshot from the 1977 miniseries of Count Dracula showing the title character as portrayed by Louis Jourdan

Note: There are many versions of Dracula, which are often identified in people's minds by the actor playing the lead (Gary Oldman, Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi, Jack Palance, etc.). This image is included for this article to create a visual reference to the actor playing the famous Count.

Fair use rationale for use in the article Count Dracula (1977) edit

Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. The image is used for identification and informational purposes, and is not believed to detract significantly from the original work.
2. No free images are known to exist, and, given the nature of the work, none are likely to be released.
3. It illustrates an educational article about the programme.
4. The image is used as the primary means of visual identification of the article topic.
5. The use of the image will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original. In particular, copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the programme.
6. It is a low resolution image.
7. The image is only a small portion of the commercial product.
8. It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell, produce, or advertise the programme in any way.