The lady from the black lagoon : Hollywood monsters and the lost legacy of Milicent Patrick
O'Meara, Mallory2021
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'The Lady from the Black Lagoon' uncovers the life and work of Milicent Patrick, one of Disney's first female animators and the only woman in history to create one of Hollywood's classic movie monsters. As a teenager, Mallory O'Meara was thrilled to discover that one of her favourite movies, Creature from the Black Lagoon, featured a monster designed by a woman, Milicent Patrick. But for someone who should have been hailed as a pioneer in the genre, there was little information available. For, as O'Meara soon discovered, Patrick's contribution had been claimed by a jealous male colleague, her career had been cut short and she soon after had disappeared from film history. As a young woman working in the horror film industry, O'Meara set out to right the wrong, and in the process discovered the full, fascinating story of an ambitious, artistic woman ahead of her time.
Main title:
Author:
O'Meara, Mallory, author
Imprint:
Oxford : Solaris, 2021.
Collation:
336 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: Toronto: Hanover Square Press, 2019.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781781089026 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
4959319
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Library | Adult Non-fiction | 791.43Non-fiction - Lives | Available |
| Teddington Library | Adult Non-fiction | 791.43Non-fiction - Lives | Available |