Maybe a bit earlier than the 1950s, but then as a child star. She was always just the most gorgeous woman in hollywood. Definitely at her peak in the 50s. You've seen the book on her jewels, right? it's fabulous!
She was a terrific actress in her earlier years but looks a bit tragic now (don't we all?) I was particularly fond of Elizabeth Taylor once I saw her in Little Women, my favourite 19th century book for school girls and my favourite post-war film.
Bruce, She is that word- legend- people attach hollywood actors to all the time.
Stefan, Definitely She was transitioning to those roles-born in 1932, according to TCM she was playing older roles at 16. Have you ever seen Raintree County with Montgomery Clift (that was in '57)So many incredible films pgt
Hels, She has really struggled with her health. I then look at a Joan Collins and think-she looks tragic too. Aging is not for the faint of heart is it! I love LWomen too-I think Mrs. Blandings shares our same passion for it. I have read it so many times-and I think all the movies of it are done pretty well-each representing connections to the era they were made as well as the time and setting of the book.
Dame Elizabeth was so beautiful and talented; I wish she could have taken better care of herself. I saw her in "The Little Foxes" on Broadway in 1981 and she was remarkable in every sense of the word. Despite the famous jewels and lovers, she may ultimately be best remembered as a humanitarian for her AIDS work. And sorry, I did not mean for this to sound like a memorial.
DC-not at all, I would love to have seen her- and especially something like Little Foxes. I think you are right-she has a kind heart, no one with such beautiful eyes could be otherwise. pgt
Warhol struck gold with his schtick when he worked 'with' her, and her work for Tennessee Williams will always be worth revisiting. Isn't it a little shameful to reflect on a lady's maturing, at all, especially when she is not presenting herself on that basis? How unnaturally Dorian Gray-like these regrets are, at her naughtiness.
Laurent, Yes those that have Lived long enough have to Face themselves. It brings to mind the Monty Clifts, James Deans, Marilyns and all that are forever young. as a friend use to say "Pretty is better than Brave." ??
To be pretty (to reply) can often require considerable bravery, needless to say. Pretty is seen, bravery allows it to be. Certain passages - adolescence being the most notorious - test the latter, excruciatingly, and by later years one ought to be familiar enough with what's needed, and then the spectacle is as remarkable as ever, even as the burden of prettiness has been replaced by something else.
Laurent, you are so right. I believe. this little saying was often spoken by my dearly departed friend in regards to my dearly departed dog-Moses, a pit bull with a beautiful face and spirit to match-as was the friend that walked him every day. It speaks volumes to me because of those two-you may have read this post-it is about him and I dedicate this blog to him-I know he would agree and well understand your words- when you read his words to me here- http://littleaugury.blogspot.com/2009/12/making-of-friendship-gift-of-giving.html pgt
(To reply) it strikes one that SP is improvising his own middle path constantly through the Frost dilemma, even if he feels he's deprived himself. Plainly in these expressions and bestowals to you and others, in his partnerings and mentorings, and in his bilateral reliances on others, he is mapping that route quite coherently and sustainably. It is, then, entirely realistic to regard the page (excuse the pun) as continuing his trek even on one's own course.
Thank you for drawing attention to this posting. It's proper to cite past entries in this sorry form we resort to, with so many issues (of note, or not) following occasional expressions of fundamental direction and principle.
CBS Sunday Morning did a brief piece about her yesterday.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a bit earlier than the 1950s, but then as a child star. She was always just the most gorgeous woman in hollywood. Definitely at her peak in the 50s. You've seen the book on her jewels, right? it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteShe was a terrific actress in her earlier years but looks a bit tragic now (don't we all?) I was particularly fond of Elizabeth Taylor once I saw her in Little Women, my favourite 19th century book for school girls and my favourite post-war film.
ReplyDeleteBruce, She is that word- legend- people attach hollywood actors to all the time.
ReplyDeleteStefan, Definitely She was transitioning to those roles-born in 1932, according to TCM she was playing older roles at 16. Have you ever seen Raintree County with Montgomery Clift (that was in '57)So many incredible films pgt
Hels, She has really struggled with her health. I then look at a Joan Collins and think-she looks tragic too. Aging is not for the faint of heart is it! I love LWomen too-I think Mrs. Blandings shares our same passion for it. I have read it so many times-and I think all the movies of it are done pretty well-each representing connections to the era they were made as well as the time and setting of the book.
ReplyDeleteoh! and I adore this Nina Simone song with the Liz mentions. I hope you listened.
ReplyDeleteDame Elizabeth was so beautiful and talented; I wish she could have taken better care of herself. I saw her in "The Little Foxes" on Broadway in 1981 and she was remarkable in every sense of the word. Despite the famous jewels and lovers, she may ultimately be best remembered as a humanitarian for her AIDS work. And sorry, I did not mean for this to sound like a memorial.
ReplyDeleteDC-not at all, I would love to have seen her- and especially something like Little Foxes. I think you are right-she has a kind heart, no one with such beautiful eyes could be otherwise. pgt
ReplyDeleteWarhol struck gold with his schtick when he worked 'with' her, and her work for Tennessee Williams will always be worth revisiting. Isn't it a little shameful to reflect on a lady's maturing, at all, especially when she is not presenting herself on that basis? How unnaturally Dorian Gray-like these regrets are, at her naughtiness.
ReplyDeleteLaurent, Yes those that have Lived long enough have to Face themselves. It brings to mind the Monty Clifts, James Deans, Marilyns and all that are forever young. as a friend use to say "Pretty is better than Brave." ??
ReplyDeleteTo be pretty (to reply) can often require considerable bravery, needless to say. Pretty is seen, bravery allows it to be. Certain passages - adolescence being the most notorious - test the latter, excruciatingly, and by later years one ought to be familiar enough with what's needed, and then the spectacle is as remarkable as ever, even as the burden of prettiness has been replaced by something else.
ReplyDeleteLaurent, you are so right. I believe. this little saying was often spoken by my dearly departed friend in regards to my dearly departed dog-Moses, a pit bull with a beautiful face and spirit to match-as was the friend that walked him every day. It speaks volumes to me because of those two-you may have read this post-it is about him and I dedicate this blog to him-I know he would agree and well understand your words- when you read his words to me here- http://littleaugury.blogspot.com/2009/12/making-of-friendship-gift-of-giving.html pgt
ReplyDelete(To reply) it strikes one that SP is improvising his own middle path constantly through the Frost dilemma, even if he feels he's deprived himself. Plainly in these expressions and bestowals to you and others, in his partnerings and mentorings, and in his bilateral reliances on others, he is mapping that route quite coherently and sustainably. It is, then, entirely realistic to regard the page (excuse the pun) as continuing his trek even on one's own course.
ReplyDeleteThank you for drawing attention to this posting. It's proper to cite past entries in this sorry form we resort to, with so many issues (of note, or not) following occasional expressions of fundamental direction and principle.