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Lori Nelson Filmography

ActressBORN 1933SANTA FE25 FILMS IN DB

LoriNelson

Known for Acting · Walking My Baby Back Home, Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle, Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki

25
FILMS IN DB
$152
TOTAL VALUE
7
PRICED
$22
AVG VALUE
BLU-RAY
BEST FORMAT
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RAREST RELEASE
Day the World Ended
~$38 · BLU-RAY · 1955
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Hot Rod Girl
$11 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Lori Nelson, an actress who traversed the golden age of 1950s cinema, carved a noteworthy niche for herself, particularly within the sci-fi and Western genres. Her early work, notably the 1952 Technicolor Western *Bend of the River* alongside James Stewart, established her as a fresh face. However, it's her role as Helen Dobson in 1955's *Revenge of the Creature*, the direct sequel to *Creature from the Black Lagoon*, that truly captivates collectors. This Universal horror classic is a cornerstone for any monster movie enthusiast, with its 3D theatrical release a unique historical footnote. Beyond the aquatic ghoul, Nelson’s filmography includes cult favorites like the Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedy *Pardners* (1956) and the Western *Tumbleweed* (1953). Many of her films, often B-pictures from Hollywood’s studio system, provide a fascinating window into mid-century filmmaking and hold a special appeal for physical media collectors seeking out genre gems and forgotten treasures. Her appearances in retrospective documentaries such as *Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle* (2000) further solidify her place in cinematic history, ensuring her legacy endures for future generations of film buffs on WatchRoster.

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