I have to say that even though I realize that Karloff had a greater range and worked in more diverse roles. . . I've always loved Bela Lugosi. Can't say why, really. But I always enjoyed his speech and movement. He was very much a master of mime.
__________________ "He's got the power and you're so weak; and your frustration will not let you speak. La-la, la-la, la, la." -- After the Fire, Der Kommissar.