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Ayesha on Film - 2001

DVD cover of Ayesha film made in 2001

Ophélie Winter in the title role

Ayesha on Film - 1984 (or 82)

Sandahl Bergman

Sandahl Bergman in the title role

Still from the 1984 version of She

Sandahl Bergman and Harrison Muller as 'Dick' in She (1984) - image sourced from IMDB

Ayesha on Film - 1968

Olinka Berova as Ursula Andreww lookalike

Olinka doing a fabulous Ursula look-a-like - image sourced from IMDB

The Vengeance of She

Rare poster in good condition for reproduction sourced from IMDB

Vengeance Italian PosterVengeance UK Poster

l to r Italian and English versions of the same film - I know which I prefer, the Italian, more sophisticated and enticing interpretation overall - images sourced from IMDB

Who's Who?

The twin Ayeshas

Glad this was created to bring the two 'Ayeshas', and their respective film scores together

Olga Schoberová and John RichardsonJohn Richardson and Ursula Andress

So alike they could be two sets of twins - l to r Olga Schoberová and John Richardson as Ayesha and Leo Vincent sourced from IMDB and John Richardson and Ursula Andress sourced from Getty Images (MGM Studios)

Ayesha on Film - 1965

She in Eternal Flames

Everybody recognises Ayesha in her 'iconic' pose as she attempts to prove the flames which give eternal life are harmless (not the second time around!) - image sourced from the Hammer & Beyond blog.

1965 stark film poster of She

Urusla Andress 1965 She Film Poster

The instantly recognisable poster used for the 1965 version of 'She' - image sourced from The Saleroom

Ayesha on Film - 1935

Exhibitors Book

I have no idea what an 'Exhibitors' Campaign Book' is but am grateful for Radio Pictures to have produced one and IMDB for making it available to source.

Helen Gagahan enthroned as 'She' in the 1935 film

I love this magnificent and regal version of 'Ayesha' as played by Helen Gahagan - image sourced from n.noovie.com with thanks

Poster featuring Helen Gagahan as Ayesha

A powerful poster claiming Ayesha is 'Young and beautiful for 500 years .... and wicked every one of them!" - image sourced from Pinterest

Helen Gahagan as She in 1935

Helen Gagahan She 1935 Film Poster

Poster image sourced from Motion Pictures.net

For centuries in ever youthful majesty SHE ruled a lost empire ....

She the Enchantress Film Poster

A creature of unearthly beauty ...

A world thrilling book that plunders belief ...

This 1935 RKO publicity poster, extolling the virtues of the creator of 'King Kong', the most imaginative story ever written and the most compelling eponymous heroine, really sells the story - images sourced from reghartt.ca.cineforum

Long poster of 1935 She boasting a cast of 5000 Long poster of 1935 She boasting a weird and wonderful romance

Remarkable artwork for the 1935 version of She

Three unusual pieces of artwork for the film sourced from IMDB

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Arrival'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Watching over you'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Getting to know you'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Possession'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Retribution'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Vengeance'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Rescue'

A magnificent set of 8 Lobby Cards for the 1935 version of She

'Revolt'
This magnificent set of Lobby Cards were sourced from : dyn1.heritagestatic.com with grateful thanks (the titles are my own)

Ayesha on Film - 1925

She preview dated March 27th 1926

Sourced from NitrateVille

Images sourced from VisualHaggard.org and described as 'scenes from the photoplay, a Lee-Bradford Production starring Betty Blythe'

Ayesha on Film - 1911

Marguerite Snow as Ayesha

Holly with the young LeoLeo reaches maturityHolly shares his heritage with LeoThe all important map leading to the lost cityHolly and Leio embark on their adventureHolly and Leo await Ayesha's arrivalThe apparition covered from head to toe arrivesAyesha reveals herself to Leo for the first timeLeo cannot bear to look at herLeo is overwhelmed by her beautyAyesha invites him to ber equalAyesha bows to her love and becomes subservient to himAs Leo helps her from the floor Ayesha rejoicesThey dance togetherLeo is invited to share in their joyAyesha takes Leo to the unveiling of his predecessors bodyAyesha leads Leo to the chamber of deathAyesha prepares to unveil Leo's bodyA dramatic thrust of uncovering the bodyDramatic revelationsLeo's preserved bodyTender Lovers reunionAyesha reveals the body to LeoDialogue CardDialogueGhostly She prepares to enter the flamesfor immortality with LeoAyesha implores Leo to attain immortalityAyesha pleads with Leo not to be afraidAyesha boldly steps into the flamesAyesha demonstrates the safety of the flamesAyesha glorie in the flamesDialogue telling us of the reverse properties of the fireLeo and Holly turn away in horrorA distraught Leo is led to safety by HollyDialogue saying all traces of Ayesha have been destroyedFinal credits

Hope you enjoyed this quick romp through the remarkably preserved silent movie from 1911

Compilation Trailer

Compilation poster for the 1911 adaptation - image sourced from IMDB

Read the accompanying Plot here

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