Buddenbrooks

My newest interview subject, Elizabeth Shepherd, was introduced to me by my friend Matt Beckoff, who books talents for conventions and recently collaborated with Ms. Shepherd on a CD with her performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s story Ligeia, a story which provided the basis for the 1964 Vincent Price movie The Tomb Of Ligeia, which costarred Ms. Shepherd. Elizabeth has worked in a diverse array of projects over the course of these past few decades, and on Wednesday, September 4th, I interviewed her about them. I hope you all enjoy getting to know her. Say hello to Elizabeth Shepherd! Johnny: Hello, Ms. Shepherd. Elizabeth: Oh, hello, Johnny Caps. Johnny: How are you? Elizabeth: I’m very well. How are you today? Johnny: I’m doing good. I have my questions ready to go… Elizabeth: Okay. Very good. Johnny: …Starting with this: The Tomb Of Ligeia celebrates its’ 55th anniversary this year. What are your favorite memories of shooting the movie? Elizabeth: Oh, I have very happy memories of it.  In 1964, before