Terrence1 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 10.) After her MGM contract ran out, she devoted her career mainly to the stage. We need the name of another actor. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
shutoo Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I adore Glenda Farrell...I'll start with her unique end.. 1. She's the only actor to be buried at the military academy at West Point Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 2.) Her last screen appearance was in a little-known movie called "Tiger by the Tail". Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 3. She was born on June 30, 1901 in Enid, Oklahoma. Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 4.) The majority of her movies were made at Warner Bros. Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 5.) She is best remembered for her role of the fast talking reporter Torchy Blane in the series of the same name. Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 6.) It has been suggested that Torchy Blane was the inspiration for Lois Lane. Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 7.) She had the ability to speak 390 words in one minute. Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 We seem to have run out of ideas for Glenda Farrell. Can someone suggest another actor? Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 We seem to have run out of ideas for Glenda Farrell. Can someone suggest another actor? Since we only have a few more to go, why don't we finish posting the facts about Glenda Farrell? I'm sure we can dig up a few more facts. I'll post another one. 8.) Her only son was actor Tommy Farrell. Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 9.) She died from lung cancer on May 1, 1971 in New York City. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 10. She starred in Kissin' Cousins with Elvis Presley. Next: Marsha Hunt Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 1.) She was born on October 17, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 2.) She wrote a book called The Way We Wore, which was about the styles of the 30's and 40's. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 3) She was married to writer Robert Presnell. Link to post Share on other sites
Arsan404 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 4.) Member of the Committee for the First Amendment Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 5.) She was an honorary mayor of Sherman Oaks, California. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 6) She's the only cast member of Pride and Prejudice still with us. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 7) Despite the fact she could sing, Marsha Hunt was never cast in musicals but did get a chance to sing "I've Got You under My Skin" in Lost Angel. Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 8.) She was originally cast as James Dean's mother in Rebel Without a Cause, but she had to drop out of the film because of a prior commitment. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Moving this along: 9) Marsha Hunt's first husband was director Jerry Hopper. 10) Marsha Hunt was honored in 2015 with an humanitarian award. NEXT: Olivia de Havilland Link to post Share on other sites
film lover 293 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 1) Won two Academy Awards (for "To Each His Own, 1946, & "The Heiress", 1949) Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 2.) She was born on July 1, 1916 in Tokyo, Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
GIPPER Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 3.) Her sister was actress Joan Fontaine. Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 4.) She was also nominated for "Snake Pit" and Gone with the Wind". Link to post Share on other sites
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