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Old 02-11-2016, 18:11
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Walter - how many ranches did Barbara own? I know you said she owned one with Robert Taylor before they married. Would this be an investment thing or did she love horses? On that note, i watched 40 Guns the other day - very good - did Barbara ride or have a stunt double?

Hilda - I am not sure about Hitchcock assaulting any other actress but I agree with Walter, that he was obsessed by blondes and Tippi had mentioned before he was cruel to her on set etc, I think a few actresses have said before that he was not great to work with as he could be a tyrant on set. Saying that, quite a few actors and actresses worked with him more than once so maybe he was not all bad?

Love many of his films though.
David - it was November 1936 that Barbara, Zeppo Marx, and William S Hart purchased 127 acres of the Porter Estate, Northridge, Los Angeles. Fifty of the finest Kentucky thoroughbred racers were moved in as soon as their quarters were ready. The ranch was designed to be a thoroughbred breeding, boarding and training ranch. A six furlong racing track allowed the young yearling's that they bred to be trained. Barbara and Zeppo were not directly involved with the training. That was the responsibility of their ranch manager Harry S Hart.

Bob Taylor owned an adjoining ranch, but after their May 1939 marriage he moved into Marwyck, and he helped run the ranch, and shared Barbara's love of riding horses.

Incidentally, she did all of her own riding in Forty Guns, including the drag when her foot was caught in the stirrup. Not surprising that she was made an Honorary Stuntwoman, as well as being adopted by the Blackfoot Indian tribe, and given the title, Princess Many Victories lll.
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Old 03-11-2016, 12:32
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"Incidentally, she did all of her own riding in Forty Guns, including the drag when her foot was caught in the stirrup. Not surprising that she was made an Honorary Stuntwoman, as well as being adopted by the Blackfoot Indian tribe, and given the title, Princess Many Victories lll"

Thank you Walter - I love this story
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Old 03-11-2016, 13:51
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"Incidentally, she did all of her own riding in Forty Guns, including the drag when her foot was caught in the stirrup. Not surprising that she was made an Honorary Stuntwoman, as well as being adopted by the Blackfoot Indian tribe, and given the title, Princess Many Victories lll"

Thank you Walter - I love this story
You are very welcome David.

The wonderful thing about Barbara is that she would always insist that there was a stuntwoman on the set when she was working, so that they would be paid whether they were used or not. When she won her honorary Oscar she made a point of mentioning, "All the wonderful stunt men and women who helped to make my job so much easier." Is it any wonder that she was so beloved by all the many people behind the camera.
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Old 07-11-2016, 17:28
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Another question for our very own Walter Neff.

Are there any modern day actresses that you think come anywhere close to Barbara and others from that era? I will just make one suggestion, Cate Blanchett. (prepares to be shot down in flames )
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Old 07-11-2016, 17:47
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Another question for our very own Walter Neff.

Are there any modern day actresses that you think come anywhere close to Barbara and others from that era? I will just make one suggestion, Cate Blanchett. (prepares to be shot down in flames )
I honestly can't answer your question, I don't go to the cinema these days, and I really don't recall the last actress that impressed me.

On the subject of Barbara, I have created a new group for her on Facebook. For any of you who would like to see just some of my 20.000 photo collection, just go to this link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109278632493201/
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Old 07-11-2016, 18:25
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I honestly can't answer your question, I don't go to the cinema these days, and I really don't recall the last actress that impressed me.

On the subject of Barbara, I have created a new group for her on Facebook. For any of you who would like to see just some of my 20.000 photo collection, just go to this link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109278632493201/
That's a shame Walter, my next question would have been who would you like to play Barbara if they ever filmed her life story. Maybe some of the other contributors to the thread will have an opinion.

Like you I don't go to the cinema anymore but do watch some films on TV.

Unfortunately I am not on Facebook and therefore not able to access your collection which is a shame.
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Old 07-11-2016, 18:55
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That's a shame Walter, my next question would have been who would you like to play Barbara if they ever filmed her life story. Maybe some of the other contributors to the thread will have an opinion.

Like you I don't go to the cinema anymore but do watch some films on TV.

Unfortunately I am not on Facebook and therefore not able to access your collection which is a shame.
I really hope that Barbara's life story is never filmed, I don't think that there is anyone alive who could capture the unique charisma and personality of the lady who has mesmerized me for as long as I can remember.

I do run another group for her which has been going for 12 years, just click on this link: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MissBarbaraStanwyck
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Old 07-11-2016, 19:16
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I really hope that Barbara's life story is never filmed, I don't think that there is anyone alive who could capture the unique charisma and personality of the lady who has mesmerized me for as long as I can remember.

I do run another group for her which has been going for 12 years, just click on this link: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MissBarbaraStanwyck
You are probably right Walter it would be a difficult or almost impossible task.

I can't access that link, not having much luck.
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Old 07-11-2016, 20:45
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You are probably right Walter it would be a difficult or almost impossible task.

I can't access that link, not having much luck.
That is odd, I checked it after I posted the message and it took me straight there.
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Old 07-11-2016, 21:01
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That is odd, I checked it after I posted the message and it took me straight there.
It is odd Walter, all I get is a page with Yahoo Groups as a heading but is otherwise blank.
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Old 07-11-2016, 21:26
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You are probably right Walter it would be a difficult or almost impossible task.

I can't access that link, not having much luck.
It will be interesting to see whether other members have the same problem.
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Old 08-11-2016, 14:50
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Galanos

James Galanos who designed clothes for some of the golden era's biggest stars has died aged 92.

Marilyn Monroe, Rosalind Russell, Marlene Dietrich, Dorothy Lamour and Elizabeth Taylor were amongst his clients as well as former American first ladies Nancy Reagan, Lady Bird Johnson and Jackie Kennedy.
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Old 09-11-2016, 10:16
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Hilda - Nice timing. I notice he also dressed Ivana Trump
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Old 09-11-2016, 17:25
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I honestly can't answer your question, I don't go to the cinema these days, and I really don't recall the last actress that impressed me.

On the subject of Barbara, I have created a new group for her on Facebook. For any of you who would like to see just some of my 20.000 photo collection, just go to this link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109278632493201/
I've requested to join, can't wait to see the pictures ♥
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Old 09-11-2016, 18:51
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I've requested to join, can't wait to see the pictures ♥
That is great! hopefully you got in OK, do let me know what you think!
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Old 10-11-2016, 19:40
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Hilda - Nice timing. I notice he also dressed Ivana Trump
Indeed interesting timing! Ivana was also good friends with Joan Collins so there is a Hollywood link that way too!
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Old 12-11-2016, 09:27
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37821400
Tippi Hedren makes this revelation in her new autobiography which Hitchcock aside may contain some interesting perspective and anecdotes on the golden era.
Others are sceptical about Ms.Hedren's claims:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/201...dren-the-birds
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Old 12-11-2016, 19:00
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Intriguing -many thanks! The plot thickens...
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Old 12-11-2016, 19:23
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https://youtu.be/zG-OQBO1gnI

Both an early 100th birthday celebration and the 95th birthday /anniversary of a motion picture charity for retired film stars.
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Old 12-11-2016, 22:30
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https://youtu.be/zG-OQBO1gnI

Both an early 100th birthday celebration and the 95th birthday /anniversary of a motion picture charity for retired film stars.
Thanks for that Hilda, just sad that it is difficult to understand what he is saying due to the stroke that he had some years ago.

For anyone who may not know, he may his film debut 70 years ago as Barbara's weakling husband in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.

30 years ago he presented her with the Cecil B de Mille Award at the Golden Globes ceremony.

Both can be seen on You Tube.
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Old 15-11-2016, 05:00
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http://variety.com/2016/film/people-...la-1201917073/

Considered by some because of her longevity and link back to the old Hollywood era (after she made her name in Mexico) to be Hollywood royalty -Lupita Tovar has died aged 106 and would have been alive in the silent era as well as golden era of Hollywood.

Best known for the early dracula films she also starred in films with Henry Fonda and Gene Autry.

Likely to have been the oldest living star from Hollywood's early days and I think you included her Walter in your who's still alive list.

What a grand old age 106!
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Old 15-11-2016, 06:23
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Gosh, I only watched the 1931 Spanish language version of Dracula last week and was amazed that its female star was still with us and now she's gone.

RIP Lupita.
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Old 15-11-2016, 06:38
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http://variety.com/2016/film/people-...la-1201917073/

Likely to have been the oldest living star from Hollywood's early days and I think you included her Walter in your who's still alive list.

What a grand old age 106!
No Hilda, I didn't include her in my list because she was a name that I had only vaguely heard of.

It wasn't till I read her Obituary that I realised that she was the mother of Susan Kohner, who made such an impression in Imitation of Life.
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Old 15-11-2016, 09:27
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Gosh, I only watched the 1931 Spanish language version of Dracula last week and was amazed that its female star was still with us and now she's gone.

RIP Lupita.
This site never fails to amaze me. Hilda and Wlater with all their knowledge and now CLL Dodge, casually mentioning they watched the Spanish language version of Dracula at the weekend.

I so need to up my game
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Old 15-11-2016, 12:48
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This site never fails to amaze me. Hilda and Wlater with all their knowledge and now CLL Dodge, casually mentioning they watched the Spanish language version of Dracula at the weekend.

I so need to up my game
I'd known about the Spanish language Dracula for decades but only got a chance to see it as it is included in the Universal Monsters Blu Ray box set as an extra on the Dracula disc.
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