Marilyn's features are softer than Marlene's. I like the Lillian Russell picture, that's the only one I've seen before.
Paulette Goddard is beautiful. I think Charlie was right in convincing her to dye her hair back to it's original brunette. Vecchio, did you know Paulette?
I've been lookng up Jff Chandler on the imdb to see why he died young. Everyone else probably knows but blood poisoning following surgery his spine aged 42.
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Oh, Alison, it was even worse than that. The surgeon working on him (ruptured disc surgery) severed a major vein or artery and, probably in a panic, botched the attempts to repair the damage. Sepsis set in, and poor Mr. Chandler never recovered. The whole thing was appalling. The malpractice settlement awarded to his two daughters (just children then, but both now deceased) was at the time one of the largest ever made in the US (factoring in his projected future earnings as a movie star). However much it was, it wasn't enough to compensate for such a loss.charliechaplinfan wrote: I've been lookng up Jff Chandler on the imdb to see why he died young. Everyone else probably knows but blood poisoning following surgery his spine aged 42.
Birdy:
Jayne Mansfield was a beautiful woman and I had to look twice at that photo to be sure it was her, but I'm still not quite sure. Actually 30 years apart is a little much considering she was only 34 when she died, but for one thing her breasts were much more muscular than this photo portrays, and I can't imagine where the cottage cheese on her thighs came from. To really see what I mean, look her up on imdB and enlarge the photo of her in the white bathing suit - what a difference in body maintenance!
Anne
Jayne Mansfield was a beautiful woman and I had to look twice at that photo to be sure it was her, but I'm still not quite sure. Actually 30 years apart is a little much considering she was only 34 when she died, but for one thing her breasts were much more muscular than this photo portrays, and I can't imagine where the cottage cheese on her thighs came from. To really see what I mean, look her up on imdB and enlarge the photo of her in the white bathing suit - what a difference in body maintenance!
Anne
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Judith, I was glad to find that image of Edward G. Robinson and his family. I couldn't locate hardly any of the male stars during that period that posed for holiday pictures.
Not to forget that the Mansfield image on the boat is not a studio produced picture. It is Mansfield the wfe and mother having a fun day.
Not to forget that the Mansfield image on the boat is not a studio produced picture. It is Mansfield the wfe and mother having a fun day.
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CCfan, Jayne Mansfield was not married at the time of the accident.
She was killed along with her companion Sam Brody and the driver Ronnie Harrison.
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Actors Keith Larson & Wanda Hendrix at Marion Davies estate auction.
Director Jean Negulesco, John Garfield & Joan Crawford on "Humoresque" set
Sheree North getting put together for "How to Be Very, Very Popular"
Hard boiled actor Lawrence Tierney
Vicious heavy Jack Elam
Psychotic actor Timothy Carey
Glamourous actress Frieda Inescort (Bette Davis disliked this woman)
Bette Davis surrounded by Christmas presents
Dependable actor Richard Cromwell (once married to Angela Lansbury)
Character actress Iris Adrian was a hoot and a delight in her film roles
Susan Hayward with actor husband Jess Barker and twin sons Greg and Tim
The dependable actor does not care to discuss his film career. He is now 85.
Up and coming star Robert Montgomery
Jack Palance doing one-handed push-ups after his Oscar win for "City Slickers" in 1992
John Wayne with director William Wellman on the set
Actress June Lang with fiance, producer Victor Orsatti
Bob 'Santa' Hope at the Christmas Day parade in 1978
Bette Davis in a color shot from "All This, and Heaven Too"
She was killed along with her companion Sam Brody and the driver Ronnie Harrison.
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Actors Keith Larson & Wanda Hendrix at Marion Davies estate auction.
Director Jean Negulesco, John Garfield & Joan Crawford on "Humoresque" set
Sheree North getting put together for "How to Be Very, Very Popular"
Hard boiled actor Lawrence Tierney
Vicious heavy Jack Elam
Psychotic actor Timothy Carey
Glamourous actress Frieda Inescort (Bette Davis disliked this woman)
Bette Davis surrounded by Christmas presents
Dependable actor Richard Cromwell (once married to Angela Lansbury)
Character actress Iris Adrian was a hoot and a delight in her film roles
Susan Hayward with actor husband Jess Barker and twin sons Greg and Tim
The dependable actor does not care to discuss his film career. He is now 85.
Up and coming star Robert Montgomery
Jack Palance doing one-handed push-ups after his Oscar win for "City Slickers" in 1992
John Wayne with director William Wellman on the set
Actress June Lang with fiance, producer Victor Orsatti
Bob 'Santa' Hope at the Christmas Day parade in 1978
Bette Davis in a color shot from "All This, and Heaven Too"
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So, Joe, this antipathy between Bette Davis and Frieda Inescourt? Was it caused by Frieda's arrival at Warners as a check on Kay Francis and Bette Davis' temperaments? Or did it stem from something specific that happened when the Bette & Frieda appeared together in The Letter (1939)? This inquiring mind (what's left of it) wants to know...thanks again, especially for the fine photos and fascinating mystery!
Update: Btw, Classic Images back issues online once again fills in much info but leaves this question unanswered. Here's a link to the interesting article on Frieda's live and times. Boy, did she have it tough. But she handled things better than poor old Ross Alexander.
Update: Btw, Classic Images back issues online once again fills in much info but leaves this question unanswered. Here's a link to the interesting article on Frieda's live and times. Boy, did she have it tough. But she handled things better than poor old Ross Alexander.
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The picture of Lawrence Tierney: From a movie, or just a day-in-the-life candid?
Excuse me? That would be: The Father of Post-Modern Deconstructionist Acting, The Great One, Timothy Carey.Psychotic actor Timothy Carey
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Moira,
When Frieda Inescort appeared in "The Letter" at Warners, it became obvious that Bette Davis resented her. Eventually she had little screen time and was constantly photographed from the back in order not to compete with the star. Hmmm.
But then again, when you can't get along with the obliging Lillian Gish, something is wrong.
chiO, that shot of the fabulous Timothy Carey is from "Convicts 4" (1962),
or perhaps in his bedroom at home.
When Frieda Inescort appeared in "The Letter" at Warners, it became obvious that Bette Davis resented her. Eventually she had little screen time and was constantly photographed from the back in order not to compete with the star. Hmmm.
But then again, when you can't get along with the obliging Lillian Gish, something is wrong.
chiO, that shot of the fabulous Timothy Carey is from "Convicts 4" (1962),
or perhaps in his bedroom at home.
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Hi,
Alison -
Yes, I did know Paulette Goddard, a woman very dear to me...
I can't imagine what she's thinking wearing a mink stole with a bathing suit??? Maybe it takes attention away from the awful hairdo! The face is wonderful though...
Mickey Hargitay didn't die in that car crash with Jayne but he did die last year, I believe.
I've heard he was a very nice person, courtly European manners...
Jayne was nice too, so I've heard, and quite smart.
Joe -
Manny Robinson looks to be a sweet little baby, but he was a horrible child and a worse adult. Mucho in trouble with the politzei!!
I remember Agnes Moorehead telling me he was very rude to her - "vile" was her description of him... I'll never forget that word and how she said it..
Frieda Inescort was a very ill woman all her life and didn't really work much. I wonder if Wyler gave her special attention or cosideration and that set Bette off.
I've never heard a bad word about her and she always gave a brilliant performance in everything she did.
I saw her once on a Loretta Young set in a wheelchair.
And now, Joe -
You do come up with some old forgotten people!! How do you do it??
Victor Orsatti - here's the dirt on him:::
He was once a very attentive "escort" of my grandmother in the early 50's and twice travelled to Europe with us. He was a relation of the Italian Orsatti's, who were related to Nell's last husband, the Duke of Spoleto.
He had been married to Marie McDonald and several other ladies (I guess June Lang was one of them?)... He was supposed to be a producer but I couldn't rhyme off any movies he made - he was not Billy Wilder!!! I'd say he was more gigolo than producer.
After Nell got rid of him, he tried for Lana Turner but she ran off with Lex Barker. Nell hitched her reins onto Steve Cochran, whom I liked better (lots of fun) and Steve asked for nothing and got plenty - the yacht he eventually died on.
Victor did marry someone eventually and he did attend Nell's funeral.
Thanks for the picture and the memories it brought back.
Larry
Alison -
Yes, I did know Paulette Goddard, a woman very dear to me...
I can't imagine what she's thinking wearing a mink stole with a bathing suit??? Maybe it takes attention away from the awful hairdo! The face is wonderful though...
Mickey Hargitay didn't die in that car crash with Jayne but he did die last year, I believe.
I've heard he was a very nice person, courtly European manners...
Jayne was nice too, so I've heard, and quite smart.
Joe -
Manny Robinson looks to be a sweet little baby, but he was a horrible child and a worse adult. Mucho in trouble with the politzei!!
I remember Agnes Moorehead telling me he was very rude to her - "vile" was her description of him... I'll never forget that word and how she said it..
Frieda Inescort was a very ill woman all her life and didn't really work much. I wonder if Wyler gave her special attention or cosideration and that set Bette off.
I've never heard a bad word about her and she always gave a brilliant performance in everything she did.
I saw her once on a Loretta Young set in a wheelchair.
And now, Joe -
You do come up with some old forgotten people!! How do you do it??
Victor Orsatti - here's the dirt on him:::
He was once a very attentive "escort" of my grandmother in the early 50's and twice travelled to Europe with us. He was a relation of the Italian Orsatti's, who were related to Nell's last husband, the Duke of Spoleto.
He had been married to Marie McDonald and several other ladies (I guess June Lang was one of them?)... He was supposed to be a producer but I couldn't rhyme off any movies he made - he was not Billy Wilder!!! I'd say he was more gigolo than producer.
After Nell got rid of him, he tried for Lana Turner but she ran off with Lex Barker. Nell hitched her reins onto Steve Cochran, whom I liked better (lots of fun) and Steve asked for nothing and got plenty - the yacht he eventually died on.
Victor did marry someone eventually and he did attend Nell's funeral.
Thanks for the picture and the memories it brought back.
Larry
Larry, It's always interesting reading your recollections of your days in Tinseltown.
I happen to share your view of Frieda Inescort. I liked her role as Elizabeth Taylor's mother in "A Place in the Sun". It's too bad that she suffered from Multiple Sclerosis.
Robinson's son Manny died of a heart attack at age 40, a year after his fathers death. The marriage of Victor Orsatti and June Lang lasted less than a year. By the way, Orsatti produced a few 'B' films in the 1950s. I'm glad to know that some of these images bring back memories for you.
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Endearing British actress Margaret Rutherford on a set in Rome
Cary Grant & Grace Kelly toweling off as Hitchcock directs "To Catch a Thief"
Ray Milland & Claudette Colbert gone with the wind
Melina Mercouri and director husband Jules Dassin in the limelight
Humphrey Bogart, Lt. John Huston & Mary Astor
Jocelyn Brando, brother Marlon on the set of "The Wild One"
Tyrone Power Sr. with his son Tyrone
Betty Grable with a convertible full of presents
Rita Hayworth, George Macready & Glenn Ford with scripts for "Gilda"
Actress Alice White & pooch Pepe (she was Warner Bros. answer to Clara Bow)
Frank Sinatra literally in the camera, instead of in front of it
Ann Dvorak in a popular hair scarf of the 1940s.
Great silent movie star Buster Keaton enjoying a beer
Dagwood' Arthur Lake & 'Blondie' Penny Singleton getting together in 1980
Joan Crawford helping Ann Blyth to knit on "Mildred Pierce" set
Living dolls Rosemary Lane & Priscilla Lane under the tree for Christmas
Maureen O'Hara & Alec Guinness with Fidel Castro during "Our Man in Havana"
Delectable character actor Frank Orth, a delight in numerous films.
I happen to share your view of Frieda Inescort. I liked her role as Elizabeth Taylor's mother in "A Place in the Sun". It's too bad that she suffered from Multiple Sclerosis.
Robinson's son Manny died of a heart attack at age 40, a year after his fathers death. The marriage of Victor Orsatti and June Lang lasted less than a year. By the way, Orsatti produced a few 'B' films in the 1950s. I'm glad to know that some of these images bring back memories for you.
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Endearing British actress Margaret Rutherford on a set in Rome
Cary Grant & Grace Kelly toweling off as Hitchcock directs "To Catch a Thief"
Ray Milland & Claudette Colbert gone with the wind
Melina Mercouri and director husband Jules Dassin in the limelight
Humphrey Bogart, Lt. John Huston & Mary Astor
Jocelyn Brando, brother Marlon on the set of "The Wild One"
Tyrone Power Sr. with his son Tyrone
Betty Grable with a convertible full of presents
Rita Hayworth, George Macready & Glenn Ford with scripts for "Gilda"
Actress Alice White & pooch Pepe (she was Warner Bros. answer to Clara Bow)
Frank Sinatra literally in the camera, instead of in front of it
Ann Dvorak in a popular hair scarf of the 1940s.
Great silent movie star Buster Keaton enjoying a beer
Dagwood' Arthur Lake & 'Blondie' Penny Singleton getting together in 1980
Joan Crawford helping Ann Blyth to knit on "Mildred Pierce" set
Living dolls Rosemary Lane & Priscilla Lane under the tree for Christmas
Maureen O'Hara & Alec Guinness with Fidel Castro during "Our Man in Havana"
Delectable character actor Frank Orth, a delight in numerous films.
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Alice White's "pooch" appears to be a Finnish Spitz; I could say better if it were a closer shot, and/or in color.
How slender & cary-grantish Ray Milland looks!
How small & fine-boned young Ty Powers looks!
And, hub-ba, how dishy does Ann Dvorak look? I don't remember her ever smokin' that hot on screen!
How slender & cary-grantish Ray Milland looks!
How small & fine-boned young Ty Powers looks!
And, hub-ba, how dishy does Ann Dvorak look? I don't remember her ever smokin' that hot on screen!
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Hi,
Dear Margaret Rutherford - I love the photo of her - she has her own kind of beauty!!
Just watching her in "The VIP's" as she struggles with that enormous handbag, trying to find her passport and all the while fighting with a big, unwealdy hat. Well, if your not laughing & howling, you're dead!!
Bless her....
Larry
Dear Margaret Rutherford - I love the photo of her - she has her own kind of beauty!!
Just watching her in "The VIP's" as she struggles with that enormous handbag, trying to find her passport and all the while fighting with a big, unwealdy hat. Well, if your not laughing & howling, you're dead!!
Bless her....
Larry