Peebs Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4. Her real name was Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5) Mary Astor played Judy Garland's mother in two movies: Listen, Darling and Meet Me in St. Louis. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 6.) After retiring from films, she wrote several books. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7. She was married four times. She had a very public custody battle with her second husband. He tried blackmailing Astor using details from her diary including an affair with playwright George S Kauffman. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Eight) Her first husband was killed in an airplane accident associated with filmmaking. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 9. Her last screen appearance was in "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" in 1964. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 10) In the twilight of her career, Mary reviews of accolade for her role in "Return to Peyton Place". Next: Marilyn Monroe Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 1.) The majority of her movies were from 20th Century Fox. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2) Her real name was Norma Jean Baker. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3. Monroe's mother was in and out of mental hospitals. As a result Marilyn was sent to live with a foster family. Monroe's mother was eventually institutionalized and passed away in 1984. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 4) Marilyn's last film was "The Misfits". Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 5. Her first movie was "Dangerous Years" in 1947 as Evie the waitress at The Gopher Hole. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6) Before Marilyn died she was upset that Clark Gable's Widow blamed her for Gable's fatal heart attack. Because on the set of "The Misfits" Marilyn was often late or absent and in the vacuum of boredom Gable performed some physical stunts that would have usually been done by a stuntman. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 7.) She considered her role in "Bus Stop[" as her finest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Eight) The legendary jazz dance innovator Jack Cole was Marilyn Monroe's personal choreographer and created the "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend " production number in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" for Marilyn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Paulll Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 9). Marilyn was a natural curly haired brunette (who was quite pretty as a brunette, not sure who determined her hair should be dyed). She was working at a munitions factory and was discovered by a photographer, which started her path to fame. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 10) Marilyn is remembered as a comedic musical actress, but her dramatic roles were very good. She deserves reconsideration for her work in "Niagara", "Don't Bother To Knock" and "Clash By Night". Next: Barbara Stanwyck 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Paulll Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1). Barbara Stanwyck was the godmother of Tori Spelling. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2. Was married twice: Frank Fay from 1928-1935 and Robert Taylor from 1939-1952. Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 3.) At one time, she was the highest paid woman in Hollywood. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 4) She was tops in many genres-- noir, romantic comedy, women's films& westerns-- Double Indemnity The Lady Eve Stella Dallas Annie Oakley Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 5.) She received four Oscar nominations, plus an honorary Oscar. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, Terrence1 said: 5.) She received four Oscar nominations, plus an honorary Oscar. 6) Barbara's honorary Oscar was presented by William Holden. Oscar winner William Holden was there to thank Barbara for giving him a break and helping him in his first movie role--" Golden Boy ". 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 .7.) Her most frequent co-stars were George Brent and Joel McCrea.. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 8. She continued to act into the 1980's making appearances on Dynasty, The Colbys, and as the lusty Mary Carson in the mini-series The Thorn Birds. Link to post Share on other sites
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