SIBLING RIVALRY -- PART ONE. FAMOUS SIBLINGS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD (Ep. 8)
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Ever since Cain killed Abel - or, to put it in old Hollywood terms, ever since JOAN FONTAINE rebuffed OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND at the 1941 Oscar ceremony - sibling relationships have been complicated. In this episode we take a look at famous Hollywood siblings, some of whom you may know, others who may be a complete surprise. We’ll discuss the operatic singing superstar and her ghoulish TV star sister, the suave urbanite brothers who played bad guys and heels with equal aplomb, and a quartet of singing sisters from the Midwest who melted hearts in the 1940s. But, rest assured, unlike Cain and Abel (or Joan and Olivia), not all of these siblings relationships were as toxic.
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Sources:
Hollywood Enigma: Dana Andrews (2012), by Carl Rollyson
Dana Andrews: The Face of Noir (2014), by James McKay
Jeanette MacDonald Autobiography: The Lost Manuscript (2004), by Sharon Rich
Memoirs of a Professional Cad (1960), by George Sanders
A Long Way From St. Petersburg: The Tom Conway Story (2016), by C.E. Parkinson
“Dana Andrews, Film Actor of 40s, Is Dead At 83,” December 19, 1992, by Richard Severa, The New York Times
“S.W.A.T Star Steve Forrest Dies at 87,” May 22, 2013, by Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter
“Priscilla Lane; Singer, Actress in 30s and 40s - Obituary,” April 7, 1995, by Myrna Oliver, The Los Angeles Times
“Lola Lane: Acted in 1930s and 40s - Obituary,” June 25, 1981, The New York Times
“George Sanders: Film Villain, a Suicide,” April 26, 1972, by John Darnton, The New York Times
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Another fun episode! Had no idea regarding Jeanette and her sister. Agree about Dana Andrews being one of the best actors, period- so glad 20th Century Fox got ahold of him. And, as a side note, my friend Judy grew up in Brentwood in the 1950's and was friends with Debbie, Joan Fontaine's daughter. Although no wire hangers were involved (as opposed to "No Wire Hangers!!!"), Judy would agree Joan was a formidable parent with Debbie.
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked the episode. I still think it's criminal that Dana Andrews was never Oscar nominated. And I love that your friend Judy grew up with Debbie. Ann told me some Joan Fontaine stories that would curl your toes which I decided not to share publicly. :-) Thank you again for the great message and the support!
@@FromBeneathTheHollywoodSign Yes, I'd nominate Andrews for Supporting Actor for his beautiful work in "The Ox-Bow Incident," then Best Actor for (at least) "Laura" and "The Best Years of Our Lives." I'd probably give him wins for "Ox-Bow" and "Best Years," as I think he's at least the equal of his winning costar, Fredric March. Love Dana in "Fallen Angel" as well, one of the best noirs IMO, with Andrews great as a not-so-nice guy who still (in Andrews' hands) comes across has having enough decency to keep the audience on his side.
@@slc2466 We are cut from the same cloth. I could not agree more. "The Ox-Bow Incident" is one of my favorite films and the gorgeous humanity Andrews brought to the role is spectacular. And I would have absolutely given the Oscar to Andrews over March in "Best Years Of Our Lives." And he's rascally wonderful in "Fallen Angel." 🙂
@@FromBeneathTheHollywoodSign Yes, I think "Ox-Bow" is one of the most powerful films to come out of Hollywood. I never saw a better depiction of the ills surrounding a mob mentality, with Andrews' character, Donald Martin, in particular representing the injustice involved in attacking and destroying an innocent person with no concrete evidence to back it up. This is still going on today quite successfully, which is disturbing. Andrews' expertly depicting Donald's slow realization about what is going to happen and his useless pleas for mercy are unforgettable (I can't erase the shell-shocked look on his face from memory, ever). For 1944, IMO Best Actor would be between Andrews, the also unnominated Fred MacMurray, and Charles Boyer's masterful work in "Gaslight," which actually was granted a nomination (also think Crosby's winning work is great, and not as easy to do- appearing perfectly natural and spontaneous- as it looks).
@@slc2466 Again, I totally agree -- Fred MacMurray should have absolutely been nominated for "Double Indemnity."
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Wanna hear the most stupid comment ever made to a movie star ?? I was working the visitor's desk at a national park during the Bicentennial (1976) when a man approached me and asked a question (that I can no longer remember). He was wearing aviator sunglasses, but I knew just from looking at him that I'd seen him many times on tv. [Gotta remember, this was LONG before TCM]. Anyway, I blurted out: "Sir, I've seen you on television," not knowing about his blockbuster Hollywood career at the time (I was 18 then). He responded: "Dana Andrews." He was obviously in a hurry and left the building, but ever since that time I've never felt more the fool ...especially since I've become a classic movie fan. Reminds me of the "story" that Michael Caine tells about Cary Grant. Apparently early in his career, Caine saw Grant walking down a hotel corridor in Grant's home town of Bristol and said to him: "You're Cary Grant !!" According to Caine, Grant responded: "I know." 🤩🤣😄 ruclips.net/video/PDBY0A4JnTs/видео.html - But that's about all that Caine and I have in common - LOL
LOL! What a great story! I'm sure Mr. Andrews was probably just thrilled that you recognized him at all! I love that story!