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Creature From the Black Lagoon
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Creature From the Black Lagoon
Universal Pictures, 1954. A complete set of 8 U.S. lobby cards. Considered one of Universal's classic monsters, the Gill Man from this archetypal science fiction tale was so popular with the public that 2 more films were subsequently made. Julia Adams, Richard Carlson, Antonio Moreno, and Richard Denning star as a group of scientists who cross paths with a human-like amphibian who becomes deadly when faced with aggression. The monster suit was a marvel of construction with contributions from animators, makeup artists, and several others. The beautifully photographed underwater sequences were innovative and impressive, with two actors playing the Gill Man for both land and water scenes. Accompanied by a signed photo of Ben Chapman, who played the Gill Man on land.
Provenance: the estate of Wes Shank.
11 x 14 in.
Provenance: the estate of Wes Shank.
11 x 14 in.


















