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  • LIMITED copies of THE MUMMY'S HAND S8 400 ft and some thoughts on Peggy Moran

    As a lover of classic film, I was in heaven working as an artist in the entertainment industry and being known as Universal's "Monster Artist"...
    BUT the real treasure was being able to have known and develop amazing friendships with the people that created some of my favorite films.
    Peggy Koster, wife of Henry Koster the director of The Robe, Bishop's Wife, Harvey and others, was known to Universal Monster fans as Peggy Moran.
    I was blessed to have known her as simply, Peg.
    She and I immediately bonded because it turned out that Her Father (Earl Moran) was an artist (discovered and painted Marilyn Monroe), Her Husband also painted on canvas and turned out Peg was friends with such artisans as Dali. Peg had always been surrounded by artists.
    Peggy was truly beautiful in it's truest sense.
    When I heard that I could pre-order a S8 print of a LIMITED run of THE MUMMY'S HAND as a 19 min 400 ft VERSION...
    I immediately thought of what Peggy would think.
    And I recalled what she said to me during lunch at "pastabilities" one day...
    "Gratitude is how we should always approach each and every day. I try everyday to do just that and I can see kindness and beauty where otherwise I may not".
    I miss her and have already ordered my copy.
    Below are three images..
    the 400 ft COVER ART, a piece I created for Universal for a signing with Peggy and lastly, a photo of Peg and me
    PS
    ALSO THE MUMMY'S CURSE digest in the WORKS...I'll share memories of Virginia in the future, after I order that print..i guess! lol

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  • #2
    Thank you for sharing this.

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    • #3
      Great piece of your personal history to share with us, Robert!

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      • #4
        MAKE SURE to reach out to STEVE to get a PRINT of the 400 ft digest..I forgot to mention that above!
        blessings,
        Rob

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        • #5
          Robert,

          Great story, great artwork! Ms. Moran also made a memorable appearance in One Night in the Tropics with Abbott & Costello.

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          • #6
            Oh Doug, YES! Peggy said to me that Bob Cummings would refer to it as NIGHT in the FLOPICS! Because he wasn't too keen on the picture. Also, it was Bobby(Henry Koster) who found Bud and LOU in New York club and brought them to Universal and got them their start in that very picture.
            Make sure to get your name down for a copy of Mummy's Hand Digest!
            Last edited by Robert Aragon; August 25, 2024, 08:51 PM.

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            • #7
              Great stories, Robert!

              I heard from Steve Osborne. Please contact The Reel Image if you are interested in a cutdown of The Mummy's Hand. The response will determine if this release gets the go ahead.

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              • #8
                I'd like to add that The Reel Image is considering releasing this as a 12 minute digest, a bit longer than the old Castle Films cutdowns. I think it's a good idea...not everything needs to be 600' or 400', plus it would also keep costs down.

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                • #9
                  I think 400 or 200...I LOVE it and want one!
                  Exciting S8 times of late!

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