Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) is perhaps one of the most beloved of Universal's Classic Monster films. The iconic movie would forever be enjoyed by it's undying fans in black and white, however a rare moment in time has given us a glimpse into the beauty that lied beneath the gray scale masterpiece. A photo shoot with LIFE Magazine in 1953 would result in some of the most RARE images in Universal Studios history. Many of the photos which were previously unpublished and recently restored by Kerry Gammill, show the absolute makeup and prosthetic brilliance achieved by Millicent Patrick, Bud Westmore, Jack Kevan and Chris Mueller, Jr..