There are so many credits Beverly Garland has under her belt, I can only list the few that are memorable for me, but here she is linked to her massive IMDb list of credits for you to peruse. She worked right up until 2004 and sadly passed away in 2008. In 1983 Beverly Garland received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But her cult/exploitation status was forged when she signed onto to work with legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, the first film takes place in Louisiana called Swamp Women. Beverly started out doing small parts in science fiction/horror films such as The Neanderthal Man 1955and The Rocket Man 1954. Garland also worked in radio actually appeared semi-clothed in various racy shorts, until she made her first feature debut supporting role in the taut noir thriller D.O.A (1949) starring Edmund O’Brien. She studied with dramatics teacher Anita Arliss, sister to Hollywood actor George Arliss. The diverse, dynamic and uniquely sexy Beverly Garland was born in Santa Cruz, California. Overall, this list of titles is unmatched by any other ’50s genre actress.” Her 1960s film work included Pretty Poison, The Mad Room and the multi-storied Twice Told Tales with Vincent Price. In between Corman assignments she braved the perils of the Amazon River on writer-director Curt Siodmak’s Curucu, Beast of the Amazon, and a less harrowing Hollywood backlot swamp in Fox’s the Alligator People. A principal member of Roger Corman’s early stock company, she was the attractive, feisty leading lady in such Corman quickies as It Conquered the World, Gunslinger, Naked Paradise, and Not of this Earth. Beverly Garland is the exploitation film heroine of the period. All I can think of saying– seems crude– but it’s what truly comes to mind… Beverly Garland kicks some serious ass!!!įrom historian/writer Tom Weaver- “For most fans of 50s horror there are just no two ways about it. I can’t begin to describe the admiration I’ve developed over the past several years, by delving into Beverly Garland’s long impressive career as a popular cult actress. Collectively and Individually these women are fantastic, and I feel very passionate about having put this wonderful collection together as a tribute! BEVERLY GARLAND Allied together they created the fabric of the 1950s decade, colored by their unique and valuable presence to ensure that science fiction & horror/fantasy will live on to entertain and enamor a whole new generation of fans and aficionados. ![]() ![]() All these actresses have performed in other types of films-other genres and dramatic roles and enjoyed a full career that transcends the science fiction & horror films they appeared in. I’ve included honorable mentions to those who starred in at least one film and perhaps a few science fiction & horror anthology shows on television.Īnd I guess I should be super clear about this, so no one gets their hackles standing on end, not one actress who wound up only getting an honorable mention, (be it one of your favorites and believe me their are a few of mine on that smaller list), by any means does it imply that I think they have a less substantial participation in the decade’s genre. Added are a few photos to fill out the framework of their contribution to the genre. ![]() Heroines & Scream Queens of Classic Horror: the 1940s! A very special Last Drive In Hall□ween treat We’ve arrived at the 1950s decade’s deliriously dynamic dames… Who had to deal with mad scientists, gigantism, alien invasions and much more menace & mayhem! Of course I plan on doing the 1960s and 1970s in the next year–and you’ll notice that I am listing some of our Queen B’s future films & television appearances of a supernatural or science fiction nature, and even a few scattered exploitation films that fit the bill. MonsterGirl’s Halloween □ 2015 special feature! the Heroines, Scream Queens & Sirens of 30s Horror Cinema! This Halloween season I’m covering those fierce women who graced the 1950s Science Fiction & Fantasy/Horror screen with their beauty, brawn and bravado! Like years past–I pay tribute to the Scream Queens of the 1930s & 1940s
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