McKnittey Musings — hollywood
Hollywood Knitting - Hedy Lamarr
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Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria. Lamarr was considered notorious even by Hollywood standards for a few reasons:- Her physical appearance. The Hollywood press of the 1940's referred to her "the most beautiful woman in the world." - Her risqué first film, Ecstasy. She was 18 when the film was made, and the director filmed the nude scenes in itwithout her permission with a telephoto lens. She felt exploited by the German and turned to the stage.- Her six marriages. She left her first husband because of the emotional and verbal...
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Hollywood Knitting - Gail Russell
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Gail Russell was born September 21, 1924 in Chicago, IL as Betty Gale Russell.She was chronically shy which led to her drinking to cope with the stress of acting and maintaining a public life. She dies at the age of 36 from the effects of alcoholism.She was married to Guy Madison who played Wild Bill Hickok in the TV series.She was in one of my favorite movies as a child, Angel and the Badman, alongside John Wayne. I found her to have a very endearing presence onscreen.
Hollywood Knitting - Carole Lombard
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One of my absolute favorite actresses, Carole Lombard. She was the highest paid Hollywood star in the late 1930’s. Her final film with Jack Benny and Robert Stack, “To Be or Not to Be”, was in post-production when she died in an airplane crash while on a World War II War bond drive.
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Hollywood Knitting - Ann Sheridan
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Ann is a Denton, Texas girl. Her official website says, “Ann Sheridan was born on Sunday February 21st, 1915, in Denton Texas. She came into the world as Clara Lou Sheridan. Growing up on a ranch, Ann became quite the tomboy. She could bulldog a steer. She knew how to ride a horse exceptionally well and she was a pretty good shot with a gun."
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Hollywood Knitting - Rosalind Russell
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Rosalind Russell was born 1907 in Waterford, CT. Best known roles of hers are "His Girl Friday" & "The Women". Although she was frustrated with being typecast as a "lady", she was able to transform these roles into roles as strong, intelligent, independent women who went against societal norms. She also showed a brilliant gift for comedy.