Scream Queens: Fay Wray

Womanica

Acast Creative Studios

History, Society & Culture, Education

4.3 • 920 Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Fay Wray (1907-2004) was an actress best known for her role as Ann Darrow in the iconic 1933 film King Kong. Fay became a symbol of Hollywood's Golden Age and is remembered for her contributions to the horror and adventure genres.

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0:44.2	Hello from Wonder Media Network, I'm Jenny Kaplan and this is Wamanica. October is the perfect time to delve into all things spooky.
0:47.9	So this month, we're talking about women who give us goosebumps.
0:51.4	Some are real life creators of spine-chilling works of fiction. Others are the
0:56.0	subjects of frightening folklore. Either way, these screamed Queens are sure to give you a
1:01.0	scare.
1:08.0	A giant gorilla scales the Empire State Building.
1:17.0	When he reaches the top, he reveals a pretty blonde woman wriggling in his massive clenched fist. He gently places her down and beats his chest while fighter planes close in on him. The mighty guerrilla eventually falls to his death
1:27.5	showcasing the power of love, love for his leading lady.
1:37.0	Today we're talking about Hollywood's original scream queen, Faye Ray.
1:45.0	Faye was born Vina Faye Ray on September 15th, 1907 in Alberta, Canada. When she was three years old, her family immigrated to the United States,
1:50.0	first to Arizona and then to Utah. But her parents' marriage didn't survive the move.
1:56.0	In 1919, Fay's mother moved Fay and her siblings to Los Angeles. Faye discovered her love of acting when she enrolled at Hollywood High School.
2:09.0	It didn't take long for her to start getting small roles in silent films.
2:14.3	Soon after graduating, she starred as The Angenu in several silent Westerns.
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