Monster Mechanix
A fascinating article from the May, 1954 issue of Mechanix Illustrated that explains how the rubber monster suit from the classic 3-D horror film, Creature From the Black Lagoon, was created.
[Link: Science Creates A Monster]
[Link: The Reel Gillman (Creature actor, Ben Chapman's official website)]
Comments
Great stuff!
I always have to add this, though, when I see such articles:
First, The Creature was played by Ben Chapman, when on land, and by Ricou Browning while in the water. Mr. Browning’s underwater work is especially impressive. I notice the captions on a couple of the pictures give credit to Chapman when it is actually Browning.
Also, Milicent Patrick created the design of the Creature, although Bud Westmore, the head of Universal's makeup department at the time, often took credit for the design.
I just like to see credit given where credit is due.
;-)
Posted by: Mark | February 15, 2007 8:28 PM
Actually, reading the article more closely, it looks like Milicent Patrick is given quite a bit of credit. Good for them!
Posted by: Mark | February 15, 2007 8:34 PM
Thanks for the additional info, Mark!
Posted by: MrBaliHai | February 16, 2007 5:56 AM