Kay Francis
Posted: January 13th, 2010, 11:41 am
Wow, unless I've missed it, I can't belive there is not a thread dedicated to one of my favorites, Kay Francis. Today, January 13th is Kay's birthday.
I can't help it, she wore clothes like nobody else. Orry-Kelly's gowns fit her like a second skin and she exuded confidence and class (even when her characters were anything but).
Got a favorite Kay film?
I absolutely adore Jewel Robbery, Kay and William Powell at their most pre-code charming and naughty. It's fluff, but what fun!
Mandalay is another favorite, as is Confession, Trasngression and all the other films Ruth Chatterton turned down that ended up with Kay.
I can't think of any film in which I've seen Kay being one I've not enjoyed. She may not have been the most versatile of actresses, but, I never seem to care. She seemed like a wonderful earthy dame and I raise glass to her today in celebration of her birthday and all the wonderful films left behind.
I can't help it, she wore clothes like nobody else. Orry-Kelly's gowns fit her like a second skin and she exuded confidence and class (even when her characters were anything but).
Got a favorite Kay film?
I absolutely adore Jewel Robbery, Kay and William Powell at their most pre-code charming and naughty. It's fluff, but what fun!
Mandalay is another favorite, as is Confession, Trasngression and all the other films Ruth Chatterton turned down that ended up with Kay.
I can't think of any film in which I've seen Kay being one I've not enjoyed. She may not have been the most versatile of actresses, but, I never seem to care. She seemed like a wonderful earthy dame and I raise glass to her today in celebration of her birthday and all the wonderful films left behind.