40 Iconic Celebrities From Hollywood’s Golden Age

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You might not recognize her from these photos, but Cassandra Peterson is the person behind the Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Peterson began her career as a Las Vegas showgirl at quite a young age, and was given advice by none other than Elvis “The King” Presley, who encouraged her to pursue her career in singing and acting. It wasn’t until the 80s that she found true fame, when she took on the role of Elvira, where she found her true calling. In real life, she’s a red head, but as the Mistress of Darkness, she’s dark as dark can be, and a huge Hollywood star at that.