Historical clue formulations

• He directed Bela Lugosi in "Bride of the Monster" — 2014-03-22
• Movie director who was himself the subject of a 1994 movie — 2014-01-26
• Director of "Bride of the Monster" — 2013-03-12
• 1994 biopic — 2012-03-04
• Johnny Depp title role — 2009-10-31
• Title subject of a 1994 film bio — 1999-03-14