BelleMichele Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I've noticed that my 'favorite' actress has changed as I've gotten older with the exception of Lillian Gish. I fell in love with Lillian Gish when I was about 12 -the city I lived in had an old art deco theatre that showed silent movies every Sunday afternoon. It's been an ongoing 'love affair' ever since. My other favorite actress is now Barbara Stanwyck-while for many years she was always in my top ten, the deck has shuffled and she has now moved to the top. Link to post Share on other sites
SpaakFan Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 My favorite is Catherine Spaak. In her mid-60's heyday, she was just fantastic. Besides Hotel, which has been show on TCM, it would be nice to see some of her classics like The Empty Canvas, The Easy Life, and The Warm Life. I've always been partial to Ann-Margret, too, even though I have found some of her films to be real duds. Link to post Share on other sites
FrankGrimes Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 1. Gloria Grahame 2. Joan Bennett 3. Grace Kelly 4. Ingrid Bergman 5. Gene Tierney 6. Linda Darnell 7. Barbara Stanwyck 8. Carole Lombard 9. Ava Gardner 10. Myrna Loy 11. Rita Hayworth 12. Jean Arthur 13. Kim Novak 14. Deborah Kerr 15. Maureen O'Hara 16. Marlene Dietrich 17. Vivien Leigh 18. Madeleine Carroll 19. Marilyn Monroe 20. Claire Trevor 21. Jean Harlow 22. Thelma Ritter 23. Vera Miles 24. Gail Russell 25. Veronica Lake Link to post Share on other sites
crazyblonde7 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 *MADGE EVANS, JUNE TRAVIS,ANN SHERIDAN AND SHIRLEY TEMPLE.* Link to post Share on other sites
fortysgal Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 My list would have to be Olivia De Havilland number one but I would be amiss not to include the following Gale Sondergaard Hillary Brooke Eve Arden Evelyn Ankers Anne Revere Gloria Holden In general just about every supporing actress in a forties film. Today I would go with Meryl Streep Toni Collette Rachel Griffiths Link to post Share on other sites
MsMerlina Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Barbara Stanwyck is a highly regarded actress and she's highest on my list of favorites. Once again, I'm appalled at the oversight in programming for the month of July. I eagerly scrolled down the program list to July 16th, Barbara Stanwyck's birthday and I'm disappointed to see no Barbara movies are scheduled on that day in honor of her. This is an insulting oversight by TCM. I can't believe in this day and age with computers such a reminder would not be entered in the data base of stars' birthdays, especially a star of such magnitude. Yes I can watch my Barbara dvds on her birthday but it's not the same as I'll know other people are not enjoying the movie on TCM. She is an important part of film history. Please don't let it happen next year, too late to do anything now perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites
StBartsActor Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 In No Particular Order: Bette Davis Audrey Hepburn Marilyn Monroe Eleanor Parker (you knew she would sneak in here) Judy Garland Ingrid Bergman Link to post Share on other sites
jamesjazzguitar Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 TCM doesn't have birthday tributes for routine birthdays. The reason is that starts are born each and every day of the year. TCM's programming would be dominated by birthday tributes and it would be difficult to support other theme type programing. Stanwyck movies are on TCM all the time. Link to post Share on other sites
Leigh86 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I have a liiittle bit of an obsession with classic actresses... I can't think of one I don't like, I love em' all! However, these are my very favourites... Audrey Hepburn Greta Garbo Grace Kelly Ginger Rogers Barbara Stanwyck Katharine Hepburn Olivia de Havilland Judy Garland Bette Davis Vivien Leigh Rita Hayworth Lana Turner Marilyn Monroe Deborah Kerr Joan Crawford Link to post Share on other sites
ArleneRaquel Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 In no special order; Barbara Stanwyck Joan Blondell Marsha Hunt Ann Davorak Linda Darnell Margaret Lindsey Ann Sheridan Joan Bennett Barbara Hale Claire Trevor Maureen O'Hara Rhonda Fleming Ellen Greer Katharine Hepburn Teresa Harris Eleanor Parker Patricia Medina Patricia Morison Vera Miles Edited by: ArleneRaquel on Aug 2, 2013 11:19 PM Link to post Share on other sites
TheGrandMaster Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 So this is just a thread for everyone to post their favorite classic actresses? I can do that Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe are porbably the "big five" for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Waterpilot Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 These are my favorite actresses; if I think of more, I will add them later. Angelina Jolie Marilyn Monroe Scarlett Johansson Jessica Alba Natalie Wood Julianne Moore Marilyn Monroe Julia Roberts Link to post Share on other sites
randyishere Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 My all-time favorites are: 1 hedy lamarr 2 linda darnell 3 lana turner 4 susan hayward 5 bette davis 6 rita hayworth 7 jane russell 8 ida lupino 9 ann sheridan 10 mae west 11 joan crawford 12 merle oberon 13 alexis smith 14 yvonne decarlo 15 jennifer jones 16 vera ralston 17 kay francis 18 diana dors 19 constance bennett 20 joan bennett 21 dolores moran 22 moira lister 23 ella raines 24 joan fontaine 25 lizabeth scott also love virginia mayo, evelyn ankers, maria montez, ruth roman, ellen drew, cyd charisse, margaret lockwood, many others... Link to post Share on other sites
Palmtree Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 1. Joan Blondell 2. Myrna Loy 3. Barbara Stanwyck Link to post Share on other sites
Leigh86 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 To my list I will add Rosalind Russell, Norma Shearer, Joan Fontaine, Teresa Wright, Madeleine Carroll, Carole Lombard, Eve Arden, Lucille Ball, Margaret Lockwood, Marlene Dietrich and Gail Patrick. Link to post Share on other sites
jimred99 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Carol Lombard had it all! Link to post Share on other sites
ruylopez Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 1. Davis for her distinctive style 2. Stanwyck has the ability to get right into the male psyche-- there is no way you can hide any secrets from her 3. Crawford because she has the ability to convey every human emotion imaginable in one scene 4. Leigh becomes the character she plays--even though she barely changes her appearance in her movies, sometimes you feel like you are watching a different actress Link to post Share on other sites
Leigh86 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Also, Greer Garson! and Jean Harlow! My list of fave actresses is basically never ending Link to post Share on other sites
faceinthecrowd Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 For heart-stopping beauty: Hedy Lamarr Marta Toren For sheer movie-star charisma: Bette Davis Barbara Stanwyck For the combination of beauty and talent: Helen Mirren Diana Rigg Link to post Share on other sites
faceinthecrowd Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 And it's always a pleasure to watch Viveca Lindfors and Maggie Smith. Link to post Share on other sites
ding19410922 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I can think of 3 that - to me - seem very under-rated Mary Astor Ann Dvorak Tuesday Weld Link to post Share on other sites
Carolelover Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 ............ Hey ... How about Carole Landis here! ... No one here seems to have even mentioned her in passing. ... I guess this crowd is made-up mostly of younger folks who don't recall hearing about or remember the sacriface that the girls of Hollywood made back in the 1940's for this nation. ... No one ever did more than did Carole Landis, bar none! ............ Miss Landis made more USO appearance and traveled more miles than did any other entertainer during World War II. ............ Extensively touring at both war fronts she was Affectionately nicknamed "The Blonde Bomber". ............ Boy ... They don't make them like that anymore! Link to post Share on other sites
lanceroten Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 20 in order: 1. Audrey Hepburn 2. Grace Kelly 3. Barbara Stanwyck 4. Carole Lombard 5. Lana Turner 6. Katharine Hepburn 7. Gene Tierney 8. Jean Arthur 9. Rachel McAdams 10. Joan Blondell 11. Priscilla Lane 12. Olivia de Havilland 13. Ingrid Bergman 14. Sandra Dee 15. Myrna Loy 16. Claudette Colbert 17. Scarlett Johansson 18. Donna Reed 19. Shirley Temple 20. Elizabeth Banks 5 more for kicks: Natalie Portman, Maureen O' Sullivan, Vera Miles, Linda Darnell, Joan Bennett Link to post Share on other sites
faceinthecrowd Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Another Carole L. made a great sacrifice during WWII: Carole Lombard was killed in a plane crash while on a tour to sell war bonds. Link to post Share on other sites
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