How The Woman Who Created The Gill-Man Was Erased By Hollywood History – The List

"The Creature from the Black Lagoon" features one of the most recognizable Universal monsters, the Gill-man. The iconic figure was tricky to play, NPR reports, with two different actors wearing the suit throughout the making of the film. The creature, who could both swim and walk on land, required a lot of work to play as an actor and even more to create. However, the legacy of his initial creator has been nearly diminished.

Milicent Patrick was the mastermind behind the creation of the Gill-man, but for decades, she was forgotten. Though her ability to construct special effects in the 1950s had inspired filmmakers like Steven Spielberg to Guillermo del Toro, her name remains virtually unknown today (per the New York Post).

A book titled "The Lady from the Black Lagoon" by author Mallory O'Meara looked to put her name back in the spotlight. During the peak of her career, she was so in demand that Universal arranged a cross-country tour for her. Why has her star faded now?

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