The Vampira Show
1954
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Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi (December 11, 1922 – January 10, 2008), [1] known professionally as Maila Nurmi, was an American-Finn [2] actress who created the campy 1950s character Vampira. She was raised in Astoria, Oregon, where she worked in tuna and salmon canneries.
Oct 11, 2023 · Learn about Maila Nurmi, the Finnish-American actress who invented Vampira, the first and most influential horror hostess on TV. Discover her life story, from her childhood in Astoria to her Hollywood struggles and her legacy in pop culture.
- William J. Wright
Feb 21, 2008 · NOW ON DVD!See the rare opening from the original 1954 Vampira Show!Complete episode now available on DVD exclusively at Vampira's Attic.
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Jan 12, 2021 · In "Glamour Ghoul," a niece of Maila Nurmi — better known as Vampira — documents the exciting, fraught Hollywood life of a bygone horror camp icon.
- Scott Bradfield
Learn how a former model and coat-check attendant created the iconic vampire character Vampira for TV in 1954, and how she became a friend and inspiration for James Dean. Discover her bizarre fashion, her legal battles, and her tragic end in this article by Austin Film Society.
Maila Nurmi was a Finnish-American actress and model who invented the character of Vampira, a glamorous ghoul who hosted a horror show in the 1950s. She also appeared in films such as Plan 9 from Outer Space and was a painter and animal rights activist.
Sep 18, 2020 · Vampira was a gothic TV host and horror icon in the 1950s, created by Maila Nurmi. Learn about her career, controversies, and legacy, from Plan 9 from Outer Space to Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.
