Posted on 02/21/2008 11:42:32 AM PST by EveningStar
...The man that was the land Gill Man in CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954), Ben Chapman, passed away this morning (February 21, 2008)...
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Made the mistake of seeing that movie in the 50’s when I was 8 years old. Had a hard time sleeping and did not want to go swimming for years.
May he rest in peace, I can now sleep easy.
Darn. I thought you were talking about the Freeper Gillman.
One of my favorite classics of all time
i am happy i have his autograph personalized to me
may he rest in peace
He was one 3 gillmen. You see him above ground. There was a different actor who did the swimming.
Their costumes were even different and identifiable in photos (and paintings from the photos).
I had an interesting talk with Ben.
I don’t know when/how the third gillman actor was used.
Covered. Check the links. :)
(I don’t know about the 3rd gillman, though.
Great Saturday Afternoon Matinee show.
Lived in Louisiana for 22 years, and freaked every time I went near a Swamp. Kept expecting the Gillman to come walking out.
Rest in Peace. Prayers for his family.
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