JamesJazGuitar Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipkowDisc Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 thanks for the mam ma ries, Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lilypond Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I love this thread and these remarkable photos, TOPBILLED. The photographer Imogen Cunningham didn't do that many Hollywood portraits, but when she did, she seemed to elicit something unexpected from her subjects. Really like this one she did of the young Joan Blondell-- almost didn't recognize her without her lacquered Hollywood look. She's so sort of unguarded and natural... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Broadway_ Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I have always been fond of this photo of Robert Young. It looks like a cigarette card, maybe. I actually used to have a printed copy of it hanging on the bulletin board in my office. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyWhit Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Norma Shearer 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypond Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Great one of the underrrated (in my opinion) Robert Young, _BROADWAY_ . He's also one I thought continued to look interesting as he aged, with that silver hair and those increasingly craggy laugh lines.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Did Robert Young ever take a picture where he had facial hair? He's always the definition of clean-cut. I agree that the Joan Blondell picture captures a side of her that is absent in her studio photos. The Norma Shearer photo looks like it was taken when she was a bit older. But still nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypond Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 You got me wondering about a possibly bearded Robert Young, TOPBILLED. I checked, but couldn't find any images of him with facial hair. (Of course, that's not definitive, but at least there weren't any 'easily found'). Thankfully-- I think he looked best clean-shaven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Broadway_ Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 10 hours ago, lilypond said: Great one of the underrrated (in my opinion) Robert Young, _BROADWAY_ . He's also one I thought continued to look interesting as he aged, with that silver hair and those increasingly craggy laugh lines.... Robert Young is one of my favorites. I really relate a lot to him. I agree! I think laugh lines really add a gentleness to one's face and Robert Young already seemed like a kind and gentle person. They really suited him. Who wouldn't want to chat with such a kind-looking fellow? 10 hours ago, TopBilled said: Did Robert Young ever take a picture where he had facial hair? He's always the definition of clean-cut. Good question! I don't know that I have ever seen him with a full beard, but he did sport a mustache in H.M Pulham, Esq. I don't think it suited him very much, so I am glad he did not have a mustache in too many other films! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypond Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Interesting you mention your affinity for Robert Young, _BROADWAY_. I always have a sort of shock of recognition when I see him, as my late father had a striking resemblance to him. Not one of those flimsy, not-too-close resemblances. It was almost eerie, and is/was remarked upon by a number of people who knew him. Facial structure, almost identical. Forehead, slightly acquiline nose, face shape, lips, smile, even hairline. As they got older, my Dad's hair turned silver in exactly the same way. His build was similar, although my father was just under 6 feet-- he was about five eleven and a half, and I assume Young was a bit taller. He had the same pleasantly warm, low-key manner too. When I watch "Father Knows Best" reruns, I get a lump in my throat! Their coloring was different-- it always looks to me like Robert Young started out with quite dark hair, and my Dad's was light brown. Looks to me like Robert Young had brown eyes, maybe? But my Dad's were hazel. Otherwise, he could sub for R.Y. in your picture above with Jane Wyatt, and few would notice the difference! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 47 minutes ago, lilypond said: Interesting you mention your affinity for Robert Young, _BROADWAY_. I always have a sort of shock of recognition when I see him, as my late father had a striking resemblance to him. Not one of those flimsy, not-too-close resemblances. It was almost eerie, and is/was remarked upon by a number of people who knew him. Facial structure, almost identical. Forehead, slightly acquiline nose, face shape, lips, smile, even hairline. As they got older, my Dad's hair turned silver in exactly the same way. His build was similar, although my father was just under 6 feet-- he was about five eleven and a half, and I assume Young was a bit taller. He had the same pleasantly warm, low-key manner too. When I watch "Father Knows Best" reruns, I get a lump in my throat! Their coloring was different-- it always looks to me like Robert Young started out with quite dark hair, and my Dad's was light brown. Looks to me like Robert Young had brown eyes, maybe? But my Dad's were hazel. Otherwise, he could sub for R.Y. in your picture above with Jane Wyatt, and few would notice the difference! You might enjoy watching ADVENTURE IN BALTIMORE (1949) in which Robert Young has one of his most paternal movie roles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipkowDisc Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Robert Young was an a-ok square guy who will always be beloved for Jim Anderson and Marcus Welby. you just can't help but like the guy and any doubt as to his acting ability just watch him as the detective in Crossfire. it is brilliance when he sets the trap for montgomery. (Robert Ryan) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipkowDisc Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 and Jane Wyatt is kinda sweet too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypond Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 NIPKOWDISC, that "Crossfire" role of Young's is my all-time favorite. Love him in that, and could watch over and over. He infuses that police detective with such weariness, yet he's savvy and relentless-- he's going to get his man. Portrait of decency, and you are right, "A-OK" sums it up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesArcher Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Robert Young appeared with Spencer Tracy in "Northwest Passage". After a few weeks in the woods, they both looked a little scruffy. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cineman Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 11:14 PM, lilypond said: I love this thread and these remarkable photos, TOPBILLED. The photographer Imogen Cunningham didn't do that many Hollywood portraits, but when she did, she seemed to elicit something unexpected from her subjects. Really like this one she did of the young Joan Blondell-- almost didn't recognize her without her lacquered Hollywood look. She's so sort of unguarded and natural... Thank you for sharing this. Blondell , IMHO was always one of the most underrated natural beauties in Hollywood. Relegated to playing mousy sidekicks to the top billed female leads she always did shine brighter than most of them. This photo really exudes a subdued but dynamic feminine energy and I have never seen it before. Thank You. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypond Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 That is so well put, CINEMAN-- agree completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JamesJazGuitar Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Can't say this is the nicest photo of this actress, but it is the sexiest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM74 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 This is a hard choice for me because of the amazing photographers (not to mention hairdressers & make-up artists) that were around then. They could make just about anyone look fabulous! As much as I love the glam & professional photos of stars, I love finding true candid photos (not studio pics that are designed to look like candids) because it gives us a glimpse in to who they were in real life. Clara Bow (candid) Jean Harlow (candid on the MGM lot) Lana Turner - Candid in 1939 Errol Flynn - looking like the adventurer he was! John Barrymore (before his alcoholism destroyed his career & his life) - he looks so intense in this photo. Rudolph Valentino - candid w/o make-up; he looks wistful & sad Tyrone Power - candid on-set Love this candid of Rita Haworth & Betty Grable! Joan Crawford & Bette Davis - I wonder what they are laughing at? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetSue Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Some of my favorite smiles from 3 lovely actresses Eartha Kitt: Shirley MacLaine: Natalie Wood: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Thanks to everyone who's been contributing on this thread. So many wonderful photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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