Born in 1904 in Glencoe, Illinois, Robert B. Williams began his acting career in the early 1950s, showcasing a distinctive flair in genre films. He appears as the protagonist's father in Father's Little Dividend (1951) and later took on a role in the creature feature The Giant Claw (1957). His contribution to cult cinema culminates in Satan's Bed (1965), where he delivers a quirky performance that adds to the film's offbeat allure. Williams' work resonates within the realm of exploitation and genre filmmaking, affirming his place in the conversation surrounding cult classics.
Revenge of the Creature
Having previously survived being riddled with bullets, the Gill-man is captured and sent to the Ocean Harbor Oceanarium in Florida, where he is studied by animal psychologist Professor Clete Ferguson (John Agar) and ichthyology student Helen Dobson (Lori Nelson). Helen and Clete quickly begin to fall in love, much to the chagrin of Joe Hayes (John Bromfield), the Gill-man's keeper. The Gill-man takes an instant liking to Helen, which severely hampers Clete's efforts to communicate with him. Ultimately, the Gill-man escapes from his tank, killing Joe in the process, and flees to the open ocean. Unable to stop thinking about Helen, the Gill-man soon begins to stalk her and Clete, ultimately abducting her from a seaside restaurant where the two are at a party. Clete tries to give chase, but the Gill-man escapes to the water with his captive. Clete and police arrive just in time and when the creature surfaces, police shoot him as Clete saves Helen.
