Happy Birthday!

Elsa Sullivan Lanchester (28 October 1902 – 26 December 1986)

With a cast featuring Evelyn Keyes, Ida Lupino and Elsa Lanchester, what's not to love?

and just as intriguing, In 1969 it was remade featuring Stella Stevens, Shelly Winters and Beverly Garland!

Elsa

Ms Lanchester to you

Who knew?

victoriadisaster:

kambriel:

Intriguing for those who enjoy (& sometimes copy) the iconic “Bride of Frankenstein  look ~ Elsa’s wig was actually on an auburn hair base, not black.

With black & white films, people often forget all of the colours that were actually in use on set, since pure black & white read so harshly on film.  I remember carefully studying the Dracula Bride outfits from the 1931 film way back when I was creating my first Dracula’s Bride Gown, and realized that the originals were quite likely made in pastels to give that pale, but subtle depth.

I rather adore that the original wig is red w/streaks ~ make it a little more burgundy, and it would have been the way I dyed my own hair with silver streaks back in 12th grade.

Learn something new every day!