twtpark Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Just seen Frank Fay in "God's Gift to Women".What an underrated actor/comedian. Why he didn't have a huge success on screen is a mystery to me. Looking forward to "The Matrimonial Bed" on TCM Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansi4 Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Frank Fay was a popular vaudville entertainer who was once married to Barbara Stanwyck. When vaudville petered out his career went down the drain and unfortunately he was a drinker. I don't think Hollywood thought much of him as a matinee idol. Mongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandykaypax Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Some of Frank Fay's notable appearances on Broadway include: "The Passing Show of 1918" with Fred and Adele Astaire, and Charles Ruggles "Jim Jam Jems" with Joe E. Brown in 1920 The musical "Artists and Models" in 1923 "Frank Fay Vaudeville" also starring Elsie Janis and Eva La Gallienne in 1938 The musical "Laugh Time" with Ethel Waters and Bert Wheeler in 1943 "Harvey" by Mary Chase as Elwood P. Dowd, in 1944. The role of Elwood was played by Jimmy Stewart in the film version. Fay originated the role on stage, in what many consider to be the best of his career. Josephine Hull also starred as Elwood's put-upon sister. My source is "A Pictorial History of the American Theatre 1860-1976" by Daniel Blum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alix1929 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I can't imagine him married to beautiful Barbara Stanwyck. He was in vaudeville before the movies, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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