Mondo Lizzie Borden

Found this article on filmthreat.com that mentions the location for the shooting of The Curse of Lizzie Borden. Apparently, many B movies are filmed in the house.

Originally built in 1921 by a by a well known architect hailing from New Orleans he styled the home in a classic French gothic design. While some of the property was sold off in the 1940’s to build G.I. tract homes an acre still remains that includes the main house, a large guest house (converted into a studio) and a walnut orchard.

It’s also been home to 15 + movies including 7 in the past six months. “Every director who set foot here wanted to film it. I like the idea of shooting at home because I’m never late for work.” Mr. Malone explained to me.

A few eBay offerings for your consideration and debate:

1. V.V.s Eyes- Owned & Initialed by Lizzie Borden, 1913. This is the same seller who has another supposed Lizzie-owned book for sale on eBay.

The appearance of this one makes me wonder about the provenance of the other. The initials on this one are very similar, almost exactly like, another discredited book’s marking that appeared on eBay in the past. What is right about this marking? It is slanted to the right and it is in pen, apparently. Other than that, please, please, please, make the seller prove where they got this book before you invest in a possible signature of Lizzie Borden. If it is from Lizzie’s estate there should be a bill of sale, I would think. Many of Lizzie’s books also contained a Maplecroft seal. If this really is Lizzie’s signature, the book should probably sell for $800 - $1500. A starting bid of $8.99 is suspicious.

Says the auction ad:

This book was owned by Lizzy Borden who was a New England spinster who was tried for the brutal axe murders of her father and stepmother in the late 19th century. Although she was acquitted, she has remained a notorious figure, and dispute over whether she was guilty continues to this day. It is a true first edition of “V.V.’s Eyes” by Henry Sydnor Harrison, 1913, Houghton Mifflin & Company, Boston. The book is inscribed: “L.A.B” on the flyleaf and is from the Borden estate of Maplecroft.

2. Shots in the Dark by Gail Buckland True Crime Pictures. This book has very clear Borden crime scene photos in it. Opening bid is only 99 cents and with an inexpensive shipping charge, how can you go wrong?

Saw this today on eBay and recognized it immediately as Mr. Dube’s limo, usually parked outside of Maplecroft so it gets into everyone’s photos of Lizzie’s former house. Dube is selling it now for only $4995. Here is the link: 1986 Other Makes : London Sterling Limousine.

1986 White London Sterling Limousine with Gray Interior. Estimated 100 produced, this was number 86, according to the plaque in the backseat (as seen in photo). Excellent Running Condition. A few small rust spots, but no holes (as seen in photos). Needs sanding and painting, otherwise in great condition. Door handle button needs repair (as seen in photo), we have the button, it just needs installation. Runs well, and only 16,374 original miles! Passed MA state inspection in 2005. Minibar cabinet in backseat. Pick up only, buyer may make their own delivery arrangements if desired. $250.00 down payment through paypal, balance due upon pick up (cash or money order, no personal checks). VIN couldn’t be entered in form due to nature of vehicle, VIN # SCRUB751IFD461913 Car located in Fall River, MA, 02720. Serious bidders only, please.

Yup, there is Lizzie’s wall in the background, you can just make it out. Check out the auction as there are a bunch of other images, both inside and outside the car. Hurry, only four days remaining.

Did you know that after the murders the police thought that Lizzie was demented?

You can read all about it on The Daily Perpective.com today. They have an amazing offering for Lizzie Borden historians and armchair detectives. Check it out! 10 free newspaper downloads from various stages of Lizzie’s life. Thanks to Laura James for shooting this link my way.