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Maila Nurmi talks about her creation of the Vampira character and her career.
TIME Magazine Obit. 1/28/2008: "Before Elvira, before Morticia Addams, there was Maila Nurmi, the pioneering queen of sexy, spooky goth. She developed a following as Vampira, host of a short lived namesake weekly 1954 TV show in which she introduced horror movies. Nurmi, who had a cameo in the classic Ed Wood film Plan 9 from Outer Space, faded from view, earning money by selling handmade jewelry. In 1989 she lost a $10 million lawsuit alleging that actress Cassandra Peterson, appearing as Elvira, had pirated her character. Nurmi was 85."

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  • She is the ultimate elder-goth, have some respect. And damn, her poise, her articulation, her personality- she has the air of a person who has lived all of life, from the shit to the joy, and enjoyed every minute of it. I wish I could have met her, she's utterly fascinating. <3!

  • God, I come from seeing lots of videos of Elvira and I sadly discovered that this charming lady invented that type of character, and I never saw or know anything about her until now. She inspires me so much respect.

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  • She was the original at what she did; though here she points out that borrowing from others is part of the creative process. In a way it's all a matter of degree. I am sorry to hear about the lawsuit, and how it went. It seems to me she deserved way more recognition for her work.

  • Sucks

  • Vampira

  • She was a true innovator!!! The Godmother of Goth!!!

  • It's great to see who started the hot goth chick thing. But I must say it's a bit of a shame that she felt the need to sue Elvira. Elvira is quite different. Sure she's a show host as well, but personality-wise... so very not the same. I guess you could say Elvira is a bit...louder and more wild? And don't forget Morticia Addams, she was a hot goth chick too.

  • One of those people who lived before their time. I'm sure $75 a week was an awesome salary in her time.

  • She was striking in her day.

  • what a NEAT LADY!

  • i will tattoo vampira on my arm,i like her character so much.

  • sticks nixed vamps pixs, but her chick flicks clicked

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