THE DAY MICHAEL RIPPER DROPPED IN TO SEE HIS FRIEND CHRISTOPHER LEE AT THE CINEMA STORE LONDON

If something interesting comes my way, I love to be able to share with you! Such is the case of these rarely seen candid photographs of Christopher Lee and character actor, Michael Ripper. The little I have leaned about this occasion, has come from the owner of these photographs, James Murray. 

By chance, James saw a pic I had posted on the facebook account, of both Christopher Lee and Michael Ripper, at what I thought was their Fanex Convention appearance... Thankfully, James spotted the photograph and the error and kindly wrote to me, explaining that he was working 'on the door' that day, and remembered it well. It was a book signing, attended by Christopher Lee, signing copies of his book, 'Tall, Dark and Gruesome' the Midnight Marquee edition. Being an admirer of Christopher Lee, he brought along his camera and posed for a pic...and managed to capture Michael too!

Michael Ripper, it turns out, found out about Christopher Lee appearing at the signing, and dropped in to see his old friend! Giving everyone the wonderful opportunity to see these two icons, together again, relaxed, chatting about old times. 

I am very fortunate that many of you out there send in photographs, cuttings and all-sorts Cushing related material, and for that I am very grateful. It's not always credited or accompanied with any details. So, my hunch... incorrect as it happened, lead to meeting James and obtaining some great photographs, courtesy of Mr Murray! Thank you!

ABOVE: Michael Ripper and Christopher Lee at the FANEX Convention in 1999.

BOO ! CHRISTOPHER LEE TALKS WITH PETER CUSHING ABOUT THEIR FRIEND VINCENT PRICE : RARE FOOTAGE

As TODAY is what facebook is calling Facebook Friends Day...Here is a special treat, to for you, my good friends here at PCAS. For Absent Friends... here is Peter and Christopher Lee discussing, their good friend, VINCENT PRICE, and his ability to surprise and raise a laugh with his wicked humour. So, 'To Friendship, raise a glass, and a smile to absent friends! If you can, please do share this clip.

BOO : CHRISTOPHER LEE TALKS TO PETER CUSHING

ABOUT VINCENT PRICE : FROM THE 'ONE LAST TIME' RECORDING

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CUSHING: #WHATSTHISWEDNESDAY: VINTAGE BBC TELEVISION PLAY

#WHATSTHISWEDNESDAY : Here's a VERY rare production still from a long lost BBC drama that Peter Cushing starred in. CAN YOU NAME THIS PLAY??  Send your ANSWERS to our usual email address theblackboxclub@gmail.com

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REMEMBERING PRUDENCE HYMAN ON HER BIRTHDAY TODAY

She was the subject of our #MonsterMonday requested Gallery yesterday and today... we celebrate her BIRTHDAY! Today we remember, Prudence Hyman, the actress and dancer who played Barbara Shelly's alter ego in Hammer films, 'The Gorgon'. Not the easiest of roles to play, especially when you have six pounds of wig and writhing rubber serpents balancing on your head. Hammer couldn't quite pull it off when it came to the reveal, but Prudence did a grand job, petrifying Peter Cushing and setting her place in stone, in the Hammer films Walk of Fame. Happy Birthday Prudence!

 

 

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PRESS AND WATCH TRAILER : PETER CUSHING APPRECIATION SOCIETY ENTERS IT'S 60TH YEAR : 1956 - 2016

This year the PETER CUSHING APPRECIATION SOCIETY enters it's 60th year. Founded by Gladys Fletcher in 1956 for Peter Cushing fans in the UK, it's presence on the internet and now at several social media sites, now makes it a truly international platform for fans and admirers, of the life and career of the late Peter Cushing. Updated daily with rare photographs, features, prize competitions, news and galleries. Regularly working with leading publications in providing visual materials, validating memorabilia and collectables at auction houses and assisting distributors like Warner Brothers and Hammer films, to give you the best prizes and the fastest news on any dvd and blu ray releases that feature the work of Peter Cushing.

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Limited Edition Lobby Cards for the promotion of the release of Hammer films, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell Blu Ray....also incorporating our PCAS

Competition and exclusive interview with Shane Briant!

The Horror Channel has also supported our Peter Cushing promotions in conjunction with the planned releases of a Peter Cushing dvds or blu releases.

We are very proud of our relationship with dvd and blu ray distributors, major and limited releases. Warner Brothers chose the Peter Cushing Appreciation Society as one of only three outlets to sponsor with exclusive copies of their very successful recent release of HORROR CLASSIC, as prizes in our PCAS competition!

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MONSTERMONDAY : THIS WEEKS REQUEST HAMMER FILMS : THE GORGON

It's MONDAY. It's MONSTERMONDAY! Every week, we ask you to request a 'monster' for us to feature in a gallery at our website. This MONDAY, it's a request from TRACEY WOODWARD from Birmingham, UK.Tracey says, "Pictures please of the lady with the Snake head! And Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. And my favourite Dr Who too, Patrick Troughton! Did you know the actress who played the Gorgon in this Hammer film, was a ballet dancer, Prudence Hymen? She was really beautiful when she was a young dancer. I wonder why Hammer picked her?? Thank you in advance. Best wishes, keep up the great work, Tracey"....



Thank YOU Tracey. Here's your gallery AND there's much more in an extension of this feature posted at the FACEBOOK FAN PAGE... in the next hour. If YOU have a REQUEST for a MonsterMonday, drop us a line!

Well, her she is in all her glory... Prudence Hyman, in her dancing days...and in a reference photograph belonging to the make up artist on the film, Roy Ashton. I am not sure why Hammer choose Prudence, but I do have some recollection of Roy telling me, it was something the props guys had in mind, in connection with how the Gorgon would move on camera...she had to float and have grace. So, they hired a dancer! There is for those who are not aware of it, a whole back story of misfires and trial and error, in regard of the Gorgon's look in this film...and those troublesome snakes...!

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THE PASSING OF TERRY WOGAN KB DL 1938 - 2016 : PETER CUSHING LAST WOGAN SHOW APPEARANCE

I am extremely sad to hear about to hear about the passing of television and radio broadcaster TERRY WOGAN. A giant in the history of the BBC, the face of Children In Need, Eurovision..so much more. An all around very nice guy. Peter Cushing appeared on his BBC tv talk show many times. Five, I think? Terry had enormous respect for Peter and it came through in the interviews. Wogan made time for Peter in his later interviews, never rushing him, patronising....just kind and patience. Another institution, sadly leaves us. God bless Terry.

 Peter Cushing's fourth appearance on Wogan on 

the 24th February 1988

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GIF GALLERY FOUR FROM PETER CUSHING APPRECIATION SOCIETY

A selection of GIFS from DRACULA AD 1972 THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN THE LEGEND OF THE SEVEN GOLDEN VAMPIRESHOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS make up our FOURTH Peter Cushing Appreciation Society GIF Gallery! Feel free to use and repost! The LINKS above will take you to several FEATURES and GALLERIES that we have uploaded over the past two years. A great resource of RARE STILLS, POSTERS and MEMORABILLIA. The banner for these features are posted below...

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