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British character actor Michael Ripper, the Hammer stalwart who appeared in more of their films than any other actor, was born in Portsmouth, England, […]
Born on the 19th of June, 1920, David Peel studied at RADA before launching his career as a stage actor. A range of Shakespearean […]
When Hammer released their production of Dracula on 22nd May, 1958, they managed to redefine not only Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, but also the […]
The 7th of June 1962 saw the initial release of Hammer’s smuggling adventure Captain Clegg (named Night Creatures in the USA), which appeared as […]
Peter Cushing, OBE, was born Peter Wilton Cushing on the 26th May 1913, in Kenley, Surrey, England. Finding fame on both sides of the […]
One of Britain’s most important yet oft overlooked directors, Terence Fisher, was born in London’s Maida Vale on the 23rd of February, 1904. He became […]
Hammer’s version of The Phantom of the Opera was released on the 7th of June, 1962, with Captain Clegg as its supporting feature. The […]
