RUTH ROMAN: STAR OF THE MONTH -- JUNE (Ep. 38)
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Classic Cinema Star, RUTH ROMAN, was more than a pretty face; she was a survivor! She survived childhood poverty, the fickle nature of Hollywood, the wrath of Alfred Hitchcock, several marriages, and the sinking of the luxury liner Andrea Doria in 1956. Yes, Roman was a warrior. This week, Roman is our Star of the Month for June. Join us as we take a look at her life and her long and fruitful career, where her versatility kept her working for five decades in great films such as “Good Sam” (1948), “The Window” (1949), “Strangers On A Train” (1951), and “The Far Country” (1954).
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Femme Noir: Bad Girls of Film (1998), by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry;
Ruth Roman: A Career Portrait (2022), by Derek Sculthorpe;
“Stardom Seen for Ruth Roman,” December 11, 1949, by Hedda Hopper, The Los Angeles Times;
“The Progress of a Rising Star: Ruth Roman,” May 1, 1950, Life Magazine;
“Hollywood Hasn’t Changed Her,” May 17, 1950, by Lloyd L. Sloan, The Hollywood Citizen News;
“Roman Holiday,” August 12, 1950, Look Magazine;
Bachelor Girl Life Liked by Ruth Roman,” August 29, 1950, by Ruth Roman, The Los Angeles Evening Herald;
“The Role I Liked Best,” November 4, 1950, by Ruth Roman, The Saturday Evening Post;
“Ruth Roman Aiming at Film Personality,” November 26, 1950, by John L. Scott, The Los Angeles Times;
“Film Star and Radio Executive Plan No Honeymoon,” December 18, 1950, by Louella Parsons, The LA Examiner;
“Hollywood’s ROMAN Candle,” March 17, 1951, by Gladden Hill, Colliers Magazine;
“6-Pound Boy Born To Ruth Roman,” November 13, 1952, The Hollywood Citizen News;
“Matrimony, Motherhood Revive’s Ruth’s Career,” February 1, 1953, by Edwin Schallert, The Los Angeles Times;
“Ruth Roman Saves Her Son,3, and Loses Dress,” July 27, 1956, by Ruth Roman, The Hollywood Citizen News;
“Weeping Ruth Roman Reunited With Her Son,” July 28, 1956, The LA Examiner;
“Hall To Leave Ruth Roman for Diana Lynn,” October 9, 1956, by Louella Parsons, The LA Examiner;
“Ruth Roman says ‘I Do’ in Panama,” November 9, 1956, The Los Angeles Times;
“SeeSaw Star Isn’t Tumbling,” May 13, 1959, by Margaret Harford, The Mirror News;
“Annulment of Marriage Won by Ruth Roman,” August 11, 1961, The Los Angeles Times;
“Ruth Roman Just Unsinkable Star,” October 30, 1963, by Hal Humphrey, The Los Angeles Times;
“Passing Time Has Left Ruth Roman Untouched,” January 10, 1971, by Jim Meyer, The Miami Herald ;
“Ruth Roman,” April 1973, by Don Stance, Film Fan Monthly Magazine;
“Ruth Roman: The Ride of a New Roman Empire,” January 1986, Los Angeles Magazine;
“Ruth Roman, 75, Glamorous and Wholesome Star, Dies,” September 11, 1999, by William Honan, The New York Times;
IMDBPro.com;
Wikipedia.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Stage Door Canteen (1943);
Ladies Courageous (1944);
Since You Went Away (1944);
Song of Nevada (1944);
Jungle Queen (1945);
You Came Along (1945);
Incendiary Blonde (1945);
Gilda (1946);
The Big Clock (1948);
Good Sam (1948);
Belle Starr's Daughter (1948);
The Window (1949);
Champion (1949);
Beyond The Forest (1949);
Always Leave Them Laughing (1949);
Barricade (1950);
Colt .45 (1950);
Three Secrets (1950);
Dallas (1950);
Lightning Strikes Twice (1951);
Strangers On A Train (1951);
Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951);
Invitation (1952);
Mara Mara (1952);
Young Man With Ideas (1952);
Blowing Wild (1953);
The Far Country (1954);
Down Three Dark Streets (1954);
Great Day In The Morning (1956);
Rebel In Town (1956);
5 Steps To Danger (1956);
Bitter Victory (1957);
Desert Desperados (1959);
Love Has Many Faces (1965);
Go Ask Alice (1973);
The Baby (1973);
The Killing Kind (1973);
Impulse (1974);
Day Of The Animals (1977)
Underrated. Excellent 1950's Legend.
Robert Ryan was another actor who could play both kind and villainous roles. In his private life, he was passionate and compassionate campaigner of many causes. A great man.
Yes, Ryan was quite a remarkable man off-screen, as well. 🙂🙂🙂
FINALLY! My favorite ACTRESS - thank you guys! Joe
Macbeth is a killer movie!!
Awwwww! Thank you. We couldn't agree more. We both watched Joe Macbeth after we recorded that episode and we were blown away! So good!
Engaging hosts and well produced - interesting to know more about Ruth Roman. Greetings from Australia.
Hi Eddie! Thank you for the great message. We really appreciate the support! 🙂🙂🙂
Glad to discover other folks who appreciate Miss Roman! I've been a fan of this lady for @ least a decade now, and have amassed quite a good collection of her films. I am partial to "The Window," "Three Secrets," "Lightning Strikes Twice," and "Tomorrow Is Another Day." I can't think of anyone in Hollywood who had a more beautiful smile than Ruth Roman. And those dimples! Such a gorgeous lady. I would say, too, that she was just as lovely and photogenic as Linda Darnell, Ava Gardner, and Liz Taylor. "Thank you," both, for this fun and interesting mini-bio on one of my favorite ladies of the silver screen! By the way, if you haven't seen it yet, check out her 1961 film "Look In Any Window." Just perfect for the summer heat! 🏖️🍨🍹🎇
Thank you so much for your wonderful message. We are so glad you enjoyed the episode and thank you for the support. Yes, I have been a big fan of Miss Roman for years and have always thought she was terribly underrated. She was beautiful and a very versatile actress. Glad to meet someone who shares our love for her! 🙂🙂🙂
I love being introduced to actors I have a passing knowledge of. Being able to learn more about them, thanks in part to your wonderful banter, is such a treat ❤
Thanks for keeping these golden-age stars memories alive with your fascinating, informative commentary. Your love for movies shines through brilliantly.
Thank you so much, Kerry! We really appreciate your nice message and your support of the show!
Ruth Roman was from the same neighborhood as My Dad in Boston. As a young woman she went out with one of My Dad's brothers. She was a wonderful actor and also an excellent acting teacher. She was one of Leonard Nimoy's early acting teachers, at a Settlement House. She convinced him to go to California, to try his luck. Leonard was also from My Dad's neighborhood. .It was an area called The West End. All kinds of Working Class People lived there. Not unlike My Dad and Leonard, Ruth was Jewish.
Thank you for the additional insights into this remarkable actress! 🙂🙂🙂
Oh, you two. MARVELOUS pick. Am not sure she was as underrated as much as underestimated, but, wow, what a presence and talent. A WAVE in "Stage Door Canteen," just saying. Don't get me started on "Strangers on a Train" -- Hitch, if you wanted a blonde, then you shoulda read the WB contract closer, she's fabulous, so there. Seriously, Steve and Nan, this is such a delicious podcast. More, please, thank you. ❤❤❤
I couldn't agree more -- she is so good in "Strangers on a Train." Hitchcock was so wrong about her!
I was able to spot Roman in "Since You Went Away," but I'll have to check out "Gilda" again (never knew she had a bit in this classic). I've liked Roman best in "The Window" and "Beyond the Forest," which I'm hoping will someday see the light of day on a Warner Archive Blu-Ray, as "The Window" recently did.
You have to watch Ruth Roman (with Ed Begley and Don Dubbins) in 1963s IN THE C LOSING OF A TRUNK -- am episode of ROUTE 66. Written by Sterling Sylliphant, I always felt it seemed more like it was written by Eugene O'Neill.
Knots Landing: "Somebody call the police!"
LOL!!
Another actress. Didn’t know about to look for. Thank you!
You have to watch Ruth Roman (with Ed Begley and Don Dubbine) in IN THE CLOSING OF A TRUNK a 1963 episode of ROUTE 66, written by Sterlling Sylliphant.
I will have to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation. (And, of course, Sylliphant wrote my favorite, "The Poseidon Adventure!" ) 🙂🙂🙂
Ruth Roman is the reason to watch THE BABY.