Pre-Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 1

Send us Fan MailGet ready to unravel the journey of a remarkable woman who bucked the expectations of her time at every turn. Maila Nurmi (better known as Vampira) was really and truly the original mistress of the night.As we take a look at her early years, we can see that dichotomy was always present for her. Her father was a teetotaler, while her mother was an alcoholic. She loved beauty, but she also gravitated towards darkness. Maila's path was anything but conventional, and through her trials and triumphs, we highlight a narrative packed with resilience, creativity, and a touch of eccentricity. This story also features NOTABLE run-ins with Orson Welles and Marlon Brando. Tune in to discover how one woman's bold spirit changed the landscape of horror hosting forever.Links from this episode:https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23914415/maila-nurmihttps://www.amazon.com/Vampira-Me-Maila-Nurmi-aka/dp/B01GF6970Qhttps://www.amazon.com/Glamour-Ghoul-Passions-Vampira-Maila/dp/1627311009Support the showFollow us on...Substack- https://substack.com/@deadandkindafamousHere, you can find our episodes, transcripts, relevant images and newsletters.Instagram- @deadandkindoffamousSee us visit the graves of our subjects and pay our respects with lovingly selected offerings.Apple Podcasts and Spotify- Please be a Bon Vivant and leave us a rating and review. It would mean the world!