Lecture 21 - Vamps and The Girl with the Hungry Eyes (2) (Erin Collopys Copy)

The Vampire and Anxieties of Postwar American Culture “The Girl with the Hungry Eyes” “VAMP”  “A woman who intentionally attracts and exploits men; an adventuress; a Jezebel […]” Oxford English Dictionary  Short for vampire  First cited use was in England, 1912 Kelpie  Scottish mythological creature which usually appeared in the form of a horse, but could appear as a beautiful woman or man FEMME FATALE 1. A woman of great seductive charm who leads men into compromising or dangerous situations. 2. An alluring, mysterious woman. VAMP “A woman who uses her sex appeal to entrap and exploit men” Theodosia Goodman () Theda Bara (“Death Arab”) Theda Bara Theda Bara as Cleopatra A Fool There Was (1897) A Fool There Was (1915) “Kiss me, my fool!” ..............................................continued....................................................