Classic Movies…Today!

Here’s a brief list of our favorite classic ladies of the Silver Screen and the roles that we love.

Ingrid Bergman – Anastasia

            Bergman’s second Oscar win after her exile from Hollywood is a beautiful tale of real life ambiguity and regal performance.  Followed closely by Spellbound.

Bette Davis – Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte

            Aging great Davis goes out gracefully in this spooky southern haunt.  Runner up has to be The Virgin Queen and The Little Foxes.

Olivia de Havilland- The Heiress

            Mousy de Havilland morphs into cruel heartless woman after being jilted by Clift.  Great Oscar turn followed closely by The Adventures of Robin Hood and They Died With Their Boots On. Gone with the Wind, of course.

Joan Fontaine-Rebecca

            Had to mention Fontaine’s Oscar turn (especially since I mentioned de Havilland’s!) Great suspense from Fontaine here and number two Suspicion.

Marilyn Monroe- Niagra

            Serious fair from Monroe, among many good shows:  Some Like It Hot, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, The Misfits, River of No Return. 

 Stay tuned for another list of our favorite ladies.  Who is yours?

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