I thought of this topic the other day...I hope you folks like it. If you had to choose any classic movie star--living or deceased--to baby-sit your kids, who would you choose? Choose one guy and one gal star. You can base your choices on either the star's typical on-screen personna, their real life personality, or both. Note: If you don't have kids, pretend you do.
Here are my votes: For a guy, I'd definitely 'hire' Jimmy Stewart. I'd say he's perhaps the most trustworthy, kind-hearted actor in film history. For example, in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It's a Wonderful Life, he's so honest, so full of integrity, and always doing wonderful things for other people. And in Harvey--have you ever seen such a friendly smile?! Anway--I certainly would trust him to take care of my children.
As for the female baby-sitter, I'm afraid I have a tie. I would choose either June Allyson or Greer Garson. I'd choose June Allyson because she tends to play warm, supportive mothering characters. She seems like a caring mom. And I'd choose Greer Garson because she, too, has played some pretty top-notch moms. Take Mrs. Miniver, for example. She cared very deeply for her on-screen kids, and she was also a very strong, has-everything-under-control mom and woman.
Okay, those are my choices. What are yours? Have fun!!