Celebrate the birthday of St. Louis’ favorite son with a weekend of events devoted to Vincent Price, hosted by his daughter and biographer, Victoria Price!

Before legendary actor Vincent Price hit the silver screen he spent his childhood growing up right here in St. Louis. To celebrate his 113th birthday, the screen legend’s daughter/biographer Victoria Price is traveling to the Gateway City to share her father’s love of the arts, culture, food and, of course, cinema. May 25-27, join Victoria for tours, film and conversation around the city and at Arkadin Cinema.

Read through the schedule of events below. Select events from the drop down menu and add to your cart. Each event must be added individually, and reserves one spot. For any issues with placing your order, please call Arkadin Cinema direction at 314-221-2173.

Also available for purchase are books authored by Victoria Price, as well as her father. Books must be purchased in advance and to be signed and personalized at events. Additional books will not be available for purchase at events, however Victoria will be selling photos and posters.

Available titles are:

A Treasury of Great Recipes, by Mary Grant Price and Vincent Price – Signed $60
Cooking Price-Wise, by Vincent Price – signed $25
Come into the Kitchen, by Mary Grant Price and Vincent Price – signed $30
Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography, by Victoria Price – signed $30
Some of My Best Friends Are Actresses, by Vincent Price – signed $20
The Book of Joe, by Vincent Price – signed $20

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 25

Horticulture and Culture with Victoria Price, 11 am – 4 pm

Cost $45 (includes admission to the Botanical Gardens), $30 for members of the American Horticultural Society

12 spots available

Spend the day perusing the collections of the St. Louis Art Museum and the Missouri Botanical Garden with Victoria Price. She’ll share stories about the importance of the arts to her father — including stories about their visits to the museum, the pieces Vincent donated to SLAM, and the importance of Native American art (in conjunction with the current special exhibit). At the Botanical Garden, Victoria will tell some fun stories about her father’s green thumb. In between the Garden and the Museum, you will lunch together at the SLAM’s Panorama restaurant and cafe. Lunch cost is separate from tours. You must provide your own transportation. Free parking is available at both the Museum and Garden.

Vincent Price in THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM with talk by Victoria Price, 7 pm

$20

45 seats available

Arkadin Cinema in the Bevo Mill neighborhood will screen THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM at 7 p.m. Before the film, enjoy a talk led by Victoria Price about her father’s life in St. Louis and his love of the arts, and contributions to the St. Louis cultural scene.

Synopsis: Elizabeth Barnard Medina (Barbara Steele) has died in the prime of life, and her brother, Francis (John Kerr), wants to know why. Elizabeth’s husband, Nicholas (Vincent Price), and her doctor offer differing explanations, but when Francis learns that Nicholas’ mother may have been buried alive, he begins to wonder if his sister met the same fate. And when he comes to believe that Elizabeth’s spirit wanders about Nicholas’ castle, Francis investigates — and is stunned by what he finds

Sunday, May 26

A Day with the Departed: A Private Tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery with Victoria Price, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

$20

23 seats available

Hop on a trolley with Victoria for a private guided tour of grounds of the historic Bellefontaine Cemetery. You will visit the gravesite of Victoria’s grandparents (the parents of Vincent Price), as well as other resting places of notable St. Louisans, beer barons and celebrities. Tour is two hours. Free parking available at the cemetery.

Feast on Vincent’s favorites at Das Bevo, 5:30 p.m. 

$55 per person, does not include beverages

45 seats available

Join Victoria for dinner at Das Bevo, a restaurant and event space located inside the historic Bevo Mill. Constructed in 1917, the mill was built by Anheuser-Busch family as a resting place between their brewery downtown and their home at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis County. Victoria worked with the chef at Das Bevo to prepare a few of her father’s favorite dishes from his cookbook Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy to share with you over conversation and stories.

Please inform us of dietary restrictions, accommodations can be made for any diet. 

Vincent Price in HOUSE OF LONG SHADOWS with introduction by Victoria Price, 7:30 p.m. 

$10

45 seats available

Victoria returns to Arkadin Cinema to screen THE HOUSE OF LONG SHADOWS, a 1983 film starring her father, with Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, John Carradine and Desi Arnaz, Jr. Before the film she’ll share some anecdotes about her father, Cushing and the many stars she met with her father.

Synopsis: An American author finds a dilapidated Welsh manor perfect for writing until the residents host a bizarre family reunion.

Monday, 5/27, Vincent’s Birthday!

Vincent’s St. Louis: A free walking tour led by Victoria Price for EverWalk, a national walking non-profit founded by Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll. For more information visit everwalk.com

9 am, free! Reservations required. 15 spots available.

Slip into your walking shoes and hit the pavement with Victoria for a 5-mile loop around Forest Park, the Central West End and the Loop where you will visit locations relevant to Vincent Price’s time living in St. Louis. Victoria will take you to two of Vincent’s childhood homes, his star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame and other locations with ties to her father. 

Vincent’s Birthday Celebration and Costume Party, doors at 7 pm, film at 8:30 pm

$20, includes pre-film talk by Victoria, chances to win prizes, and birthday cake!

45 seats available

Victoria and her pup Allie invite you to Arkadin for a final screening to celebrate her father’s 113th birthday. Vincent loved animals and over his lifetime had quite the menagerie of pets, so she thought it ever-so-appropriate to include dogs in his birthday festivities. She’ll be introducing THEATRE OF BLOOD, which will screen in Arkadin Cinema’s outdoor theatre. Before the film Victoria will talk about her father and all of his pets. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. Vincent Price costumes are encouraged (humans and canine alike). Victoria is bringing along special prizes (posters, movie memorabilia and more!) to award best pet costumes in three categories:

• Theatre of Blood/Shakespeare-themed
• Most Colorful Homemade Costume (in honor of Victoria’s mother, Broadway and Hollywood costume designer Mary Grant)
• Vincent Price

Victoria has also cooked up a special treat for dessert for us all to sing “happy birthday” around in her father’s memory. 

In the event of rain, the film will be moved indoors and sadly pooches will not be allowed. Bring photos of your pet in costume to participate in the awards contest!

For any issues placing your order, please call Arkadin Cinema directly at 314-221-2173.