There was never anyone like Gloria Graham. What a dame! I remember seeing her for the first time when I was just a kid in "The Big Heat." Wow! Could she dominate a scene. She was tough and romantic, funny and sexy. She was everything that keeps your eyes riveted to a woman. No, there's no one today like her. No one.
Gloria was hell on wheels--always a touch of danger to her--perfect for film noir--you were always rivited by her performances--keynote of a true star (unlike today's bag ladies with attitude). Watch out Private Eyes--don't mess with her!! After watching Gloria in Its a WLife, who would ever guess she was from England!! Love the chic 60's music. Thank you Basil Nelson for posting all your Movie Legends posts!! This classic fan appreciates them all--they help us never forget real glamour!
@windstorm1000 Yes, Gloria was a great dramatic actress and there will more of Gloria coming to this Channel soon. Thank you for your continuing support and I promise you lots more great 'Movie Legends' to come!
@windstorm1000 She was NOT from England. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and lived in England for a short while right before she died. She went to Hollywood High School for goodness sake. Whatever gave you the impression or idea that she was from England? Why don't you check your facts before you make such a ridiculous statement. Would you say N.C native Ava Gardner was from England just cuz she lived there before her death? Good grief!!
@SoCalGal52 You're over reacting. So I was wrong. Her Mother was from England. I'd be proud to be from England--great country. Nothing 'ridiculous' about it.
@windstorm1000 What, you're not proud to be from America? I love the British, but England is no longer a great country, due to the fact that they've let extremist Muslims and multi-culturism take over their Island nation. When Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher were governing, they were a great country, now, not so much.
In maybe the late 70s before she died Gloria was in a TV movie with Burgess Meredith, whose name I can't remember. She did not look too good, but she held her own. I could not find the movie in her films in allmovie. She played an aging actress and Burgess was a producer who had gone into seclusion and lived in a tower. Any help on the name of the movie?
I loved her in Oklahoma... in Wikipedia... it says she was a miscast as Ado Annie... I thought she made the role hers... she played the perfect idiot... maybe not so much the singer... but that role didn't really didn't need the voice.. .just the right personality
This is the story of the umpteenth actress that damaged herself. She and other actresses that ruined their faces through surgery. It's a crime that the pressures are that high, that they would even think of doing such things. Maybe our value system has to change. It makes me sad to see it happen....Gene Tierney, Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Grahame... and on and on. Plastic surgery screwups. Their acting was fine. Something made a mess of their minds to cause such vanity.
@robertslistening Gene Tierney and Hedy Lamarr had plastic surgery? It doesn't surprise me that Grahame did, but Tierney and Lamarr, that does surprise me. I guess it's really hard to be so beautiful and when aging seeing your beauty fade and things start to sag. Hollywood is pretty tough on women stars, it's a battle to keep yourself young and pretty when there are always younger ones to take your place. I think it's sad. A lot of casualties in Hollywood, Garland, Tierney, Farmer, etc.
Very well done. I recently saw her in Big Heat and recall how much I like her in any role she played. She could convey sex appeal in the most pleasant and subtle ways everything from afore mentioned movies to her riding bareback on the elephants in the Greatest Show on Earth!
Garbo never won an oscar, Gloria Grahame did. Think Garbo is awesome but admire the heck out of Grahame - to me their equal. Must have been really tough for Grahame. Garbo made more way money and was a star, Grahame had to work till the end.
She's fabulous in IN A LONELY PLACE, opposite Humphrey Bogart. I think, in fact, that she belongs on the list of the best Bogie love interests, along with Bergman, Bacall, and (Kate) Hepburn. And the movie is a masterpiece, by the way.
Gloria Grahame was one of the most attractive actresses of her time
Tommiboy193 1 month ago
There was never anyone like Gloria Graham. What a dame! I remember seeing her for the first time when I was just a kid in "The Big Heat." Wow! Could she dominate a scene. She was tough and romantic, funny and sexy. She was everything that keeps your eyes riveted to a woman. No, there's no one today like her. No one.
warwolfii 3 months ago
Beautiful background music and a reminder w\of a time when stars were stars...
wlb50 9 months ago
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tallpaul521 10 months ago
Gloria was hell on wheels--always a touch of danger to her--perfect for film noir--you were always rivited by her performances--keynote of a true star (unlike today's bag ladies with attitude). Watch out Private Eyes--don't mess with her!! After watching Gloria in Its a WLife, who would ever guess she was from England!! Love the chic 60's music. Thank you Basil Nelson for posting all your Movie Legends posts!! This classic fan appreciates them all--they help us never forget real glamour!
windstorm1000 1 year ago 3
@windstorm1000 Yes, Gloria was a great dramatic actress and there will more of Gloria coming to this Channel soon. Thank you for your continuing support and I promise you lots more great 'Movie Legends' to come!
BAZ
basilnelson 1 year ago
@windstorm1000 She was NOT from England. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and lived in England for a short while right before she died. She went to Hollywood High School for goodness sake. Whatever gave you the impression or idea that she was from England? Why don't you check your facts before you make such a ridiculous statement. Would you say N.C native Ava Gardner was from England just cuz she lived there before her death? Good grief!!
SoCalGal52 9 months ago
@SoCalGal52 You're over reacting. So I was wrong. Her Mother was from England. I'd be proud to be from England--great country. Nothing 'ridiculous' about it.
windstorm1000 9 months ago
@windstorm1000 What, you're not proud to be from America? I love the British, but England is no longer a great country, due to the fact that they've let extremist Muslims and multi-culturism take over their Island nation. When Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher were governing, they were a great country, now, not so much.
SoCalGal52 9 months ago
In maybe the late 70s before she died Gloria was in a TV movie with Burgess Meredith, whose name I can't remember. She did not look too good, but she held her own. I could not find the movie in her films in allmovie. She played an aging actress and Burgess was a producer who had gone into seclusion and lived in a tower. Any help on the name of the movie?
Gydinglight12 1 year ago
Gloria Graham was an actress of truly classic Hollywood beauty.
Oranges4Sale 1 year ago
I very much admire Gloria Grahame and enjoyed watching this lovely montage of her still photos. Thank you, basilnelson.
victoriaguitar 1 year ago
I loved her in Oklahoma... in Wikipedia... it says she was a miscast as Ado Annie... I thought she made the role hers... she played the perfect idiot... maybe not so much the singer... but that role didn't really didn't need the voice.. .just the right personality
Shufflertx2step 2 years ago
This lady led a very interesting life.
antij1 2 years ago
This is the story of the umpteenth actress that damaged herself. She and other actresses that ruined their faces through surgery. It's a crime that the pressures are that high, that they would even think of doing such things. Maybe our value system has to change. It makes me sad to see it happen....Gene Tierney, Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Grahame... and on and on. Plastic surgery screwups. Their acting was fine. Something made a mess of their minds to cause such vanity.
robertslistening 2 years ago
@robertslistening Gene Tierney and Hedy Lamarr had plastic surgery? It doesn't surprise me that Grahame did, but Tierney and Lamarr, that does surprise me. I guess it's really hard to be so beautiful and when aging seeing your beauty fade and things start to sag. Hollywood is pretty tough on women stars, it's a battle to keep yourself young and pretty when there are always younger ones to take your place. I think it's sad. A lot of casualties in Hollywood, Garland, Tierney, Farmer, etc.
SoCalGal52 8 months ago
She did not die in Runcorn. Just before her death she was flown back to New York by her family.
teddyboydwarf 2 years ago
Sadly she died penniless in a flat in Runcorn
jayne2624 2 years ago
I am currently obsessed with all things Grahame. I just ordered the book Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool - can't wait to read it.
tlcarpenter 2 years ago
that book not so good,try Suicide blonde by Robert Curcio
tomasemma 2 years ago
Gloria Graham was HOT!!!!!!
furtherdefinitions 2 years ago 2
Very well done. I recently saw her in Big Heat and recall how much I like her in any role she played. She could convey sex appeal in the most pleasant and subtle ways everything from afore mentioned movies to her riding bareback on the elephants in the Greatest Show on Earth!
majik2hanz 2 years ago
I loved her.
pixiecherries 3 years ago 2
Happy Birthday, Gloria!
RubyTuesday717 3 years ago
I love the haunting score with this video, it fits this Femme Fatale. I love Gloria in the movie " Human Desire".
niceguy63073 3 years ago 2
Garbo never won an oscar, Gloria Grahame did. Think Garbo is awesome but admire the heck out of Grahame - to me their equal. Must have been really tough for Grahame. Garbo made more way money and was a star, Grahame had to work till the end.
Mack6667 3 years ago 3
There's the scene she's in with Jimmy Stewart and Ward Bond in "It's a Wonderful Life"
She's walking down the street and flirts with Stewart.
An old guy stops to gawk at her in the middle of the street and a guy in an old car hits the "Ooogah" horn.
ForkliftJoe 3 years ago
A wonderful tribute to my favourite actress.
contains some very good shots.
nathanadler0 3 years ago
Glad she at least won an Oscar. What a skilled and versatile actress. Funny in Oklahoma, and wicked in Sudden Fear.
DicksonprestoPreston 3 years ago
Which movie is the picture on 3:07 from?
Mehendhi 3 years ago
It's from the RKO film noir release 'A Woman's Secret' (1949).
basilnelson 3 years ago
Thanks.
Mehendhi 3 years ago
Wonderful. Thanks.
What is the name of this piece/song playing??
DicksonprestoPreston 3 years ago
The piece is called 'Violins in Love' played by James Last and his Orchestra.
basilnelson 3 years ago
@basilnelson she was beautiful
siempremarisol 3 months ago
Thank you very much. This was the best I have seen yet.
SWTSU 4 years ago
thank you thank you thank you. GG was one of the hottest actresses ever....Lonely Place, Big Heat, Human Desire.....Melvin and Howard
everton1941 4 years ago
She's fabulous in IN A LONELY PLACE, opposite Humphrey Bogart. I think, in fact, that she belongs on the list of the best Bogie love interests, along with Bergman, Bacall, and (Kate) Hepburn. And the movie is a masterpiece, by the way.
RubyTuesday717 4 years ago
saw her recently with glen ford she was wicked in the movie, she was always good at being bad if you know what i mean. thankyou. val.
valadga 4 years ago
She was in The Big Sleep with Glenn Ford - shown on UK TV last night. Beautiful woman. Thanks for the tribute.
mrmalco 4 years ago
Great Tribute to Gloria Grahame!
Beautiful Actrice with many many Talent and Glamour.
Brillant in the movie "Human Desir"
Thank you so much.
deketelaere 4 years ago
A wonderful tribute to a somewhat underrated actress. I liked her Gloria Grahame's performance in "The Man Who Never Was".
holygolly 4 years ago
She came with that bad girl look` but could appear
as a tempting Angel in waiting, women these days
dont have that> Something" which made a Star like
Gloria a pen up girl` or a girl in the pen? a sexy
model with mystery` or a lavish picture of womanhood.
Beautiful and dramatic images!
Thankyou Baz
Pierre
globehunter2 4 years ago
This was so lovely hon! The music is perfect! I think your so great at these tributes. You do them classy and right. *BRAVO* my dear!
Viktoria3 4 years ago
Yes Baz is also a master of musical selections` music
must be befitting to the images of a Era` if you play the wrong music? it would be like playing hip hop
at a Bolshior Ballet!! Baz also gets a BRAVO from
me too in the life of his beauriful music choices.
globehunter2 4 years ago
I think she starred in a movie with Betty Hutton. It was all about the circus. I really can't recall the name.
jess06 4 years ago
It was called 'The Greatest Show on Earth' (1952)
basilnelson 4 years ago
yup that's the name thanks so much.
jess06 4 years ago
She's one of the few actresses,I know almost nothing about,and I don't think I've ever seen a movie with her.
But she certainly had style-something that people DO NOT have anymore.
Nice tribute,as always.
theonewhitstyle 4 years ago
Sadly as a society we have lost that torch of Spirit`
were talent now has no true character? just a pop
faze of convience, even our music reflects our dying
spirits! she still lives from that powerful energy
that once flowed through our beings on a daily basis,
globehunter2 4 years ago