![]() By now, Barbara was typecast by American audiences as a horror star. After its American success, AIP brought Barbara to America, to star in Roger Corman's Pit and the Pendulum (1961) (though the film was shot entirely in English, again Barbara's own voice was not used). ![]() At age 21, this strikingly lovely lady, with the hauntingly beautiful face, large eyes, sensuous lips and long, dark hair got her breakout role by starring in La maschera del demonio (1960), the quintessential Italian film about witchcraft (it was the directorial debut for cinematographer Mario Bava with his background, it was exquisitely photographed and atmospheric).We got to see Barbara, but did not hear her her voice was dubbed by another actress for international audiences. Her feature acting debut was in the British comedy Bachelor of Hearts (1958). In 1957, she joined an acting repertory company. At first, Barbara studied to become a painter. ![]() ![]() Barbara is loved by her fans for her talent, intelligence, and a dark, mysterious beauty that is unique her face epitomizes either sweet innocence, or malign evil (she is wonderful to watch either way). ![]() The most beautiful star of the greatest horror masterpiece of Italian film, La maschera del demonio (1960): Barbara Steele was born on Decemin Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. ![]()
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