RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Ursula Hennessey ·
March 23, 2011 at 2:20pm
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May '10
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor-Hilton-Wilding-Todd-Fisher-Burton-Burton-Warner-Fortensky - Actress, business woman, serial monogamist and friend to the seriously weird. RIP.
May '10
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Not many like her left. RIP.
May '10
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There is no one that compares, then or now. Without a doubt she was driven batty by Hollywood, but man-oh-man she sure made some incredible movies. Thanks for the clip Ursula -- it's perfect.
May '10
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Who does that leave us from Hollywood's Golden Age? Mickey Rooney (90), Doris Day (89 on April 3) and the perpetual Betty White (89). Am I missing anyone?
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Debbie Reynolds? (79 next week, does that count?)
Also, Jerry Lewis (85).
Edited on March 23, 2011 at 3:19pmAug '10
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Ditto.
May '10
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Ursula - Yes, those two count.
May '10
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Jackie Cooper (89), Shirley Temple (83), Angela Lansbury (85)
Feb '11
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Maureen O'Hara (90).
Dec '10
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Olivia de Havilland, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall.
This conversation reminds me a bit of one of the Oscar hosts (forget which) who commented that the general reaction to the annual tribute they do for those who have passed on throughout the preceding year is "I didn't know he/she was dead!" He said that it might me more interesting sometime to do a piece that highlights all those who people think have died, but who are actually still alive and kicking. . .
Edited on March 23, 2011 at 4:18pmJun '10
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
A Place in the Sun is why I'm having such trouble getting through An American Tragedy. Perhaps, had I not seen the movie?
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As far as I know, the greatest star still with us--the last surviving truly major figure from the great days of Hollywood--is Olivia de Havilland.
She played Melanie Wilkes in "Gone with the Wind," released in 1939. She was nominated for the academy award for best actress for the 1942 release "Hold Back the Dawn," she won the awardfor the 1946 release "To Each His Own," she was nominated once again for the 1948 release "The Snake Pit," and she won once again for the 1949 release "The Heiress." During the late 1940s and the 1950s, she helped organize the effort to rid the Screen Actors Guild of Communist influence, working closely with a fellow actor named Ronald Reagan.
Now 94, de Havilland lives in Paris, both a great lady and a grande dame.
Edited on March 23, 2011 at 5:00pmMay '10
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Not that you could call him part of the Golden Age of Hollywood, but I was shocked to discover that William Shatner just turned 80. He just doesn't seem 80 yet.
Jan '11
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Deanna Durbin celebrated her 89th natal day last December. Beginning her career as a child singing sensation on the radio, Ms. Durbin was quickly snapped up by Universal Studios, became a worldwide film phenomenon and was the highest grossing female movie star from 1938 to 1942. The actress won a special Oscar for her "significant contribution in bringing to the screen the spirit and personification of youth" and for "setting a high standard of ability and achievement."
Two of her most well-known, Academy Award-nominated films include It Started With Eve (1941) with Charles Laughton and the film noir Christmas Holiday (1944).
While still on top, Ms. Durbin retired from film in her late 20s and moved to the French countryside, giving few interviews.
Edited on March 23, 2011 at 5:45pmJun '10
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Hey! Guy, if this keeps up we're gonna have to start a dead pool.
May '10
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I haven't seen many films with Elizabeth Taylor. My mind goes to Taming of the Shrew and Cleopatra.
I'm more saddened by the passing of the stories, characters and aesthetics of that era.
Jan '11
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I recently discovered that Elizabeth Taylor received Tony nomination for Best Actress for her portrayl of Regina Giddens in a revival of The Little Foxes. Since playwright Lillian Hellman "never meant Regina to be a violent or fiery woman," as the part is often played, Ms. Hellman was very pleased with Ms. Taylor's warm and subtle performance.
Edited on March 23, 2011 at 6:12pmRe: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Peter Robinson: As far as I know, the greatest star still with us--the last surviving truly major figure from the great days of Hollywood--is Olivia de Havilland.
She played Melanie Wilkes in "Gone with the Wind," released in 1939. She was nominated for the academy award for best actress for the 1942 release "Hold Back the Dawn," she won the awardfor the 1946 release "To Each His Own," she was nominated once again for the 1948 release "The Snake Pit," and she won once again for the 1949 release "The Heiress." During the late 1940s and the 1950s, she helped organize the effort to rid the Screen Actors Guild of Communist influence, working closely with a fellow actor named Ronald Reagan.
Now 94, de Havilland lives in Paris, both a great lady and a grande dame. ·
Wikipedia provides this photo of de Havilland with George W. Bush:
de Havilland's sister, Joan Fontaine, is also still alive. Wiki also provides a fascinating portrayal of the very chilly relationship between de Havilland and Fontaine. Sibling rivalry, indeed.
Nov '10
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It's weird. Looking back on my 33 years, I realize that I've never seen an actual Elizabeth Taylor movie, yet I can't remember a time when I didn't know who she was.
RIP to the greatest argument in favor of marriage confidence ever (specifically that a 50% divorce rate actually means there are eight happy marriages for every Elizabeth Taylor.)
May '10
Re: RIP Elizabeth Taylor
Cleopatra almost killed 20th Century-Fox. What a disaster that was....