Greatest Role of Vincent Price

[Anton Phibes]

The greatest role Vincent Price ever played was the spookster lampoon image of himself. It kept him relevant long after his career was over. Much like Peter Lorre...and to some degree, the Maestro: Boris Karloff. The persona became more than the roles the men played.

[Hepcat]

Another gem I'd offer up is CHAMPAGNE FOR CAESAR (1950) which has radio-mogul millionaire Vincent Price being taken down by lowly professor Ronald Colman in a comedy about a quiz show and Vincent Price's pet parrot, Caesar.   Price is an arrogant, far-too-important character in the movie to be 'bothered' with this contest-winning professor until Price's snide insult to his contestant earns an on-air rebuke - a challenge.  And then Price's Big Mouth gets put up next to someone else's bigger brain.  Quite fun, and Price is just about perfect for this role of a turned-up-nose ultra-rich character who, unfortunately, bases his wealth on the working-class listening audience.

Good tip! I'll check it out.

 

[horrorhunter]

Charles Dexter Ward/Joseph Curwen