![Jimmy Sangster](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Jimmy-Sangster-170x120.jpg)
James Henry Kinmel Sangster was born on the 2nd of December, 1927. He began his movie career as a production assistant during World War […]
![Horror of Dracula (Hammer 1958)](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Dracula-Hammer_main_Horror-170x120.jpg)
When Hammer released their production of Horror of Dracula on 8th May, 1958, they redefined not only Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, but also the […]
![Valerie Gaunt](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Valerie-Gaunt_main-170x120.jpg)
Valerie Gaunt, known for two short but important Hammer roles, was born on the 9th of July, 1932 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. With her acting […]
![Jack Asher](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Jack-Asher_main-170x120.jpg)
English cinematographer Jack Asher BSC was born on the 29th of March, 1916, in London. Best remembered for his work with Hammer, Asher lent […]
![Phil Leakey](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Phil-Leakey_main-170x120.jpg)
Hammer make-up supremo Philip Leakey was born on the 4th of May, 1908 in London, England. Leakey became the first make-up artist ever to […]
![James Carreras](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/James-Carreras_main-170x120.jpg)
Hammer co-founder, producer and production manager Sir James Carreras MBE was born on the 30th of January, 1910. Having worked as manager of Manchester’s […]
![Dracula (Hammer 1958)](https://www.classic-monsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Dracula-Hammer_main1-170x120.jpg)
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 […]