JackBurley Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 The announcement that Glenn Ford will appear at the Egyptian Theatre reminds me that perhaps I should let y'all know that on Friday, July 21 the Castro Theatre in San Francisco will present Imitation of Life with Juanita Moore appearing in person. She'll be interviewed by Sam Staggs (author of "All About All About Eve" and "Close-up on Sunset Boulevard"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansi4 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I for one would like very much to see the grand character actress Juanita Moore in person, more so, than Glenn Ford. She was outstanding as Annie Johnson in "Imitation of Life" and certainly deserved her Oscar nomination. It's only too bad that she didn't win. I always enjoy her spots on TCM when she discusses her career, always cordial, and warm. It's too bad I don't live in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 July is a lovely time to visit San Francisco, Mr. Mongo! While the rest of the country is sizzling, our summer fog will come in and cool you off. Then spend the evening with Miss Moore. There's also going to be a "surprise guest", and I'm hoping that will be Susan Kohner. Who else, do you suppose could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearerchic04 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 i can't attend the glenn ford gilda screening, but i will be going to the olivia de havilland tribute and the imitation of life screening, since i stay in the bay area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansi4 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 It sounds good, JackBurley, but I'm afraid I won't be able to attend. If you go be sure to tell us about it. I would imagine that the special guest could be Susan Kohner, since she is among the living other than John Gavin. It could also possibly be one of (or both) the girls that played Sandra Dee and Kohner as kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Shearerchic, are you keeping things from me? What deHavilland tribute? This isn't part of the SF International Film Festival is it? I know that Ed Harris, Werner Herzog, Tilda Swinton and Jean-Claude Carri?re are here for that, but I saw nothing about Miss Olivia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearerchic04 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Academy Tribute to Olivia de Havilland Slated for 2006 Beverly Hills, CA ? Oscar-winning screen legend Olivia de Havilland will be honored with an Academy Tribute on June 15, 2006, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The two-time Academy Award winner will travel from her home in France to the Academy?s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills for the event, which will feature film clips of her most-admired performances and discussion with colleagues from throughout her career. Born on July 1, 1916, in Tokyo to English parents, de Havilland made her screen debut as Hermia in Max Reinhardt?s ?A Midsummer Night?s Dream? in 1935, a role that she had also played on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Her pairing with Errol Flynn in ?Captain Blood,? also in 1935, proved a great success and subsequently the two starred together in seven more films, helping to solidify her leading lady status. De Havilland earned the first of her five Academy Award nominations for her supporting performance as Melanie Hamilton in ?Gone with the Wind.? Two years later, in 1941, her lead performance as Emmy Brown in ?Hold Back the Dawn? was nominated. She earned her first Oscar statuette for her portrayal of Jody Norris in ?To Each His Own? (1946). ?The Snake Pit? (1948), in which she played Virginia Stuart Cunningham, provided de Havilland with another nominated lead performance and in 1949 she took home her second Academy Award for her role as Catherine Sloper in ?The Heiress.? Among the directors with whom she worked during this period and later in her career were Michael Curtiz, Victor Fleming, Lewis Gilbert, John Huston, Stanley Kramer, Mitchell Leisen, Anatole Litvak and William Wyler. Tickets for An Academy Tribute to Olivia de Havilland will go on sale June 1, 2006, for $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members. They will be available for purchase at the Academy during regular business hours or by mail. The Academy is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information call 310-247-3600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Of course, Mr. Mongo! I hadn't thought of the kids. And the producer that's putting on the event loves bringing the kids in from these movies. Last year, for example, he brought Jane Russell (still a vivacious spitfire) back for a screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and as a surprise guest he introduced George Winslow who -- as a child -- portrayed Henry Spoffard III, who was designated as Marilyn Monroe's date onboard ship. When he showed Mommie Dearest (apologies to Miss Crawford's fans), he introduced those who were the infants in the movie (in addition to Mara Hobel and Christina Crawford). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Ah, it's in Beverly Hills. After you said that you "stay in the Bay Area", I thought maybe thee was something locally that I wasn't aware of. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearerchic04 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 When did this Gentlemen Prefer Blondes screening happen? Was it in the Bay? Awww shucks, I missed Jane Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Gee, it seems like last Fall. Yes, also at the Castro Theatre. Miss Russell even performed a couple of numbers after her interview. She's a trouper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearerchic04 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Damn damn damn...how could I have not heard about something like that. She must still be in good health...that's very good!!! Man, I would've loved to be there. Did she sign autographs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Yes, there was a little throne set up and she sat in it and signed autographs. There was a whole vaudeville show going on in the house while she greeted everyone. Then she came on stage for the interview. She was much shorter than I expected (isn't that always the case?!). She was very down-to-earth and frank in her interview; it was apparent that she wouldn't take any guff from anyone. Then she sang two songs, and she still has a good set of pipes! There was nothing feeble or weak about her. This gal is a powerhouse. After that, it was great to see her in action in the movie. There were two of these events that I've regretted missing: 1) Barbara Parkins for the showing of Valley of the Dolls; I understand that she brought her daughter who'd never seen the movie before this occassion. She had no idea of how glamorous her mother was, and was knocked out by the audience's adulation. 2) Ann Miller for the 3-D showing of Kiss Me Kate. I was out of town, and it sickened me to miss this opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmlover Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Jane Russell has shown up at a number of film conventions in the L.A. area and signed autographs, usually at $20 or so each (might be more). You might also keep an eye on this link for old time celebrities appearing at this film collectors show that happens about every three months: http://www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/Burbank.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglis Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I would love to go to that but geography will keep me away ,I have it on dvd with the original starring Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers. You guys are lucky to see all these events . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex35 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Now that you've mentioned Olivia deHavilland, I am so glad to see this wonderful lady and extremely talented actress in the spotlight. It's wonderful to see her so appreciated while she's still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBurley Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Bad news: It seems the July 21 evening of Imitation of Life has been cancelled. [i hope this isn't due to illness!] Good news: Instead they'll show Mildred Pierce and Miss Ann Blyth will be appearing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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