normandie7 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Whatever happened of Janice Wilson? I just watched Now, Voyager and was amazed at a wonderful performance by Janis Wilson. Is this lady still alive? Does anyone know more about this talented actress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansi4 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 The dark-haired, and so dramatically talented Janis Wilson, who only made about 6 films was last seen on the screen in 1948. Onscreen from 1942 in "Now, Voyager" as Paul Henreid's disturbed daughter, was befriended onscreen and off by Bette Davis, who asked for her to play her daughter in "Watch on the Rhine". Miss Wilson also was in two Barbara Stanwyck films, "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" (Stanwyck as a youngster) and in "My Reputation". She settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she became a housewife with fond memories of Hollywood. Now in her 70's, she made some appearances years ago on local television discussing her films and friendship with Miss Davis. Mongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicsfan1119 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Nicely done, Mongo! Thank you for taking the time to look up and provide this information. It's appreciated by more of us than you know. ;)ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresorchids Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 One of my favorite scenes in all filmdom is when Paul Henreid embraces Janis Wilson and, in answer to her question about her new appearance--"Do you really like me?"--answers "I love you," looking straight into Bette Davis' eyes as he says it. I thought Janis Wilson did a very convincing job of playing a depressed child in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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