Mary Arden

Biography

Mary Dawne Arden was an American actress who worked in both Hollywood and Italy, best known for her iconic role as model Peggy Peyton in Mario Bava's Blood and Black Lace, where she also penned the film's English dialogue. Prior to acting, she had a successful modeling career in Europe and appeared in numerous Italian movies during the 1960s. Arden later taught business communication at New York University and founded her own marketing consulting practice. She passed away on December 13, 2014.