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Best supporting actress nominee and Bette Davis co-star Joan Lorring dies aged 88 |
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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. 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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"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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"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 ![]() 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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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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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 )![]() 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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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/ 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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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 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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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 ![]() I can't access that link, not having much luck. |
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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.
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That is odd, I checked it after I posted the message and it took me straight there.
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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. |
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Fashion designer to some of Hollywood's golden era's biggest stars dies aged 92
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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Hilda - Nice timing. I notice he also dressed Ivana Trump
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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.
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I've requested to join, can't wait to see the pictures ♥
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Hilda - Nice timing. I notice he also dressed Ivana Trump
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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. https://www.theguardian.com/film/201...dren-the-birds |
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Others are sceptical about Ms.Hedren's claims:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/201...dren-the-birds |
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Video of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas just a few weeks ago
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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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. 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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Lupita Tovar - Mexican American actress dies aged 106
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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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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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! 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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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. I so need to up my game
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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.
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