Mona McKinnon

Mona McKinnon

Birth : 1929-05-01, Tennessee, USA

Death : 1990-03-12

History

Mona McKinnon (1929-1990) was an American actress. She played in three movies associated with Ed Wood: Jail Bait, Plan 9 from Outer Space, and Night of the Ghouls.

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Mona McKinnon

Movies

The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Herself (voice)
Often called the worst director in the history of cinema, Ed Wood is nevertheless a beloved figure among cult-film aficionados for his oddball productions. This documentary takes a look back at Wood's unique career at the margins of 1950s Hollywood, speaking to those who loved him and hated him. Bela Lugosi Jr. discusses his father's work in the abysmal "Plan 9 From Outer Space," while a Baptist reverend recalls how he was tricked into financing the film.
Hellborn
Danny's Girlfriend (segment "Hellborn")
Conrad Brooks discusses "Hellborn," his unfinished movie with Ed Wood, and other projects
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Paula Trent
In California, an old man grieves the loss of his wife and on the next day he also dies. However, the space soldier Eros and her mate Tanna use an electric device to resurrect them both and the strong Inspector Clay that was murdered by the couple. Their intention is not to conquest Earth but to stop mankind from developing the powerful bomb “Solobonite” that would threaten the universe. When the population of Hollywood and Washington DC sees flying saucers on the sky, a colonel, a police lieutenant, a commercial pilot, his wife and a policeman try to stop the aliens.
Teenage Thunder
Betty's Sister
Teenagers rebel and race cars.
Jail Bait
Miss Willis
Don Gregor, the son of famous plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Gregor, begins to hang around with young criminal Vic Brady and carry a gun. The pair attempt an armed holdup, and when things start to go wrong Gregor accidentally kills a night watchman. Fearing that Gregor plans to turn himself in, Brady kills him and blackmails Dr. Gregor into giving him a new face.
Mesa of Lost Women
Lost Woman
A mad scientist, Dr. Aranya (Jackie Coogan), has created giant spiders in his Mexican lab in Zarpa Mesa to create a race of superwomen by injecting spiders with human pituitary growth hormones. Women develop miraculous regenerative powers, but men mutate into disfigured dwarves. Spiders grow to human size and intelligence.