MARCH 5 – The Creature – Part 2 – Milicent Patrick and ANIMATION

MARCH 5 – The Creature – Part 2 – Milicent Patrick and ANIMATION

On March 5, 1954, Universal Studios released their classic monster feature The Creature from the Black Lagoon. In Part Two, Mark dives into the evolution of the Creature’s design — from the earliest concept to the remarkable journey of young artist Milicent Patrick, whose path led her to Universal Studios and ultimately to shaping the iconic Gill‑man. The episode then traces how the Creature’s influence carried forward into animated films and television, mapping the monster’s surprising legacy across decades of screen history.

MARCH 5 – The Creature – Part 2 – Milicent Patrick and ANIMATION

SHOW NOTES :

Milicent Patrick
IMDB > LINK

The lady from the Black Lagoon : Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick

Mallory O'Meara book : "The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick "
Mallory O’Meara book :
“The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick ” > LINK
O’Meara discusses the book, her first, which is part fascinating and infuriating biography, part autobiography, part detective story, and part censure of sexism in the male-dominated movie industry.
The Lady From the Black Lagoon – Mallory O’Meara
The Kansas City Public Library : > LINK
O’Meara discusses the book, her first, which is part fascinating and infuriating biography, part autobiography, part detective story, and part censure of sexism in the male-dominated movie industry.

Artist / Actor Frank Dietz

Rick Baker with Frank Dietz

Frank Dietz Links
IMDB > LINK
Linkedin > LINK
YouTube Channel – ‘ THIS MONSTROUS LIFE ‘ > LINK

Hearst Castle in California

Hearst Castle, where Milicent Patrick spent her childhood while her father, Camille Rossi, served on the construction staff.

Hearst Castle Website > LINK

Glendale City Directory 1935

Glendale California Community College

Milicent Patrick 17 years old
Glendale Community College Archives

Chouinard Art Institute

1930’s Poster
Double Door Entrance
Chouinard Art Students – 1930’s
Chouinard Art Students – 1930’s

Mindy Johnson’s : INK & PAINT The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation

Order book here > LINK

Retta Scott with Milicent Patrick – 2 of Disney’s first female animators
Photo copyright : Patrick family personal collection / Mallory O’Meara

Rhetta Scott
IMDB > LINK

Some of Milicent Patrick’s early Modelling Work

Milicent in the BG as an Extra in the feature ‘ The Reluctant Dragon ‘ 1941

Copyright : Disney Studios Inc.

The Westmore Beauty Book – 1950’s

Bud Westmore with Milicent Patrick at work – Universal Studios

Beauty and Her Beasts – Newspaper Article about Milicent Patrick
The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina
March 12th 1954

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