Maila Nurmi became a cultural icon with her creation of Vampira in 1954 but she earned practically nothing for the role and struggled financially for the rest of her life. Still, Maila's story of ambition, struggle, friendships and fame remains an inspiration for anyone who dreams of making a lasting impact.Who was Maila Nurmi? Learn her full story from writer and historian Karina Wilson on this week's episode of Haunted Hollywood Hour.Check out Karina's substack: <a href="https://karinawilson.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://karinawilson.substack.com/</a>Watch Vampira and Me for free on Tubi: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/588414/vampira-and-me" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/588414/vampira-and-me</a>Follow Haunted Hollywood Hour on Instagram at:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hauntedhollywoodhourpodcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hauntedhollywoodhourpodcast/</a>Want to send us a note? Email: hauntedhollywoodhour@gmail.com

Vampira - The Remarkable Life & Legacy of a 1950s Dark Goddess