Dr Chris takes a look at the long lasting legacy of the most recognizable face in horror, the great Vincent Price. As 2011 celebrates 100 years since his birth, Dr Chris discusses the body of work and lasting impression Price made on the cinema firmament.
WC
In a career that spanned 7 decades, Vincent Price played every character from The Invisible Man to Sir Walter Raleigh, he worked with directors such as Otto Preminger, Alfred Hitchcock and Mario Bava, was good friends with Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Boris Karloff and even, courtesy of Thames Television, hosted his own cookery show. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Price is one of Hollywood’s genuine legends, a bona fide movie star with an immediately recognisable voice, and as with most legends, he was looked down upon by the Establishment before finding acceptance within the horror community. From The Invisible Man Returns (1940) to Edward Scissorhands (1990), he created a gallery of characters that deserve to be the envy of most “mainstream” performers.
Okay, removed Industry tag but when I type in Vincent Price, no tags come up.
Mr.Price was and still is an icon for horror movies. Nice article.