—Gloria Swanson
Photo by Charles Sheldon, 1925
—Jean Arthur
Photo by Edward Steichen
Interior With Woman in Red from Behind
1903
oil on canvas
Height: 36.61 in., Width: 27.95 in.
Ferry terminal, Tobermory, Ontario, 2019
—Burt Lancaster
H/T Bill Brandt
Great photo of Lancaster & Douglas from Seven Days in May (1964). That was directed by John Frankenheimer during the years my dad was Frankenheimer’s business manager: those awesome Frankenheimer 1960s. My dad was involved in those productions, in ways I’m unaware, to an extent that my dad was required to join the Producer’s Guild. I met Frankenheimer in my dad’s office back then. At the time, this is what Frankenheimer looked like: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001239/mediaviewer/rm4261290496
I second Michael’s observations about the Jean Arthur quote. Can’t add to it. It seems so quaint today. I was thinking with that quote why stars have to be so vocal and opinionated these days. That is the main reason viewership at the Oscars is so far down. Don’t they know they are selling an image?
That picture of you in the Catskills is cute!
I really didn’t know much about them – just heard about them – until I saw The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Loved that series.
“I wish more actors followed Jean Arthur’s advice…”
Boy is that the truth. She was a bit of a hermit, I understand but they are far too vocal about things they know nothing about. We plan to see Clint Eastwood’;s new movie tonight. What will we do without him. He’s 89 and can’t live forever.
I love that painting by Vallatton.
Burt Lancaster lived across the canyon from my in-laws and both lost their homes in the Bel Air fire 1961. Red Skelton lived down the hill and, when he got word of the fire,. ordered a gasoline powered pump to be delivered that day to his house. He took his crew from his studio home and they pumped out his pool and saved his house.
Vallaton was part of an art movement called Nabi, which comes from the Hebrew word Navi, which translates to: prophet.
Beautiful pictures today, Robert. I can never get enough of Gloria Swanson.
I do like that on-set shot of “Mark of the Vampire.” I remember the first time I saw that movie and felt cheated at the end when you find out it was all a hoax. Carroll Borland was stunning, though.
I saw on another thread that you’re reading Jeanne Basinger’s “The Movie Musical!” I bought that as an early Christmas gift for myself, as I enjoyed her last books, “Silent Stars” and “The Star Machine.” How do you like it?
The Basinger book is fantastic. I have read all her books and consider her the best film historian we have ever had.
Awesome photos this week, Robert. I love the candid photo of Myrna Loy and company. The gentlemen seem very intent on Myrna, but I want to know who the other woman is in the photo. She looks happier than the 3 main characters.
I like that Waltham watch. Clean and simple face with beautiful numerals.
I love Rick’s photo. The colors and shapes provide a wonderful contrast.
I wish more actors followed Jean Arthur’s advice…
The Delahaye designs are so futuristic, they probably would fit in as a Star Wars vehicle.
Love the menorah’s clean, artistic design and, as always, your family photos!
I have no idea who the other woman is. If anybody can figure it out, please let us know.
Rick is a great artist.
Glad you enjoyed the pictures. I enjoy posting them.
The woman might be Ouida Bergère Rathbone, Basil’s wife.
I thought it might be Ouida Bergere, also. The cheekbones look right, but consider that she was about 5.5 years older than Rathbone, which would have her in her late 50s or early 60s by the time of the photo, depending on the year the pic was taken.