The last of Roger Corman's Poe adaptations was filmed in England around Castle Grace Priory. The film is stunningly beautiful to look at but the story is ludicrous. That a bright young girl would throw herself at a morbid , black-clad man she met lurking around his first wife's grave is incredible enough but when he's played by 53-year old Vincent Price ( a studio stipulation ) it becomes absurd. The film isn't in the least bit scary, it's just overblown hysterical nonsense.
Elisabeth Shepherd ( as Rowena / Ligeia )
Sex : Nice cleavage
Death : Rowena survives, Ligeia has been dead all the time
Elisabeth was born in England and this film was near the beginning of a long career that is still ongoing. In 2005 she was the victim of identity fraud when she sub-let her home. She is now 80.
Penelope Lee ( as Maid )
Sex : No
Death : Presumably survives
Penelope started out in bit parts like this but went on to be a top radio actress with a steady string of TV roles to boot. She is also noted for running the Upottery arts festival. She is now 79.
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