I've watched very many of these shows now (thank you NorbertR33!) and I've come up with a list of my favourite women. Those who not only looked good but were charming, intelligent and funny too. Anyone like to share their own list?
1. Hedy Lamaar
2. Ava Gardner
3. Debbie Reynolds
4. Jeanne Crane (although I don't share her political outlook)
5. Eva Marie Saint
6. Lee Remick
7. Gene Tierney
I can think of far fewer of today's stars about whom I feel the same way. Grumpy old man??
@weightfeather1 Didn't hear of here til I seen Leave her to Heaven, I will remember her for sure, she lost a couple of her children before she passed, yes an awesome talent!
@estupido7490 I loved Pinky! I found it a very powerful great film, but it seemed to have some bad reception and criticism for casting Crain instead of an actual mulatto woman. I think it was better with Crain and I don't think white people would have watched it if it was a film starring black people. It wouldn't have hurt if they put her in a tanning bed or used some makeup trick to make her look a little darker. Kazan also said he didn't think Crain was necessarily a great actress, though
i still hate that the panel is so in tune with who is in town and why.and that the audience gives awy if girl.. and thus makes it almost obvius who it is.... this isnt really a game its just old school publicity...
I am a retired restauranteur in Laguna Beach, Ca. I have had the honor and privilege to have her son, Paul Brinkmann jr. and his family grace our establishment.They are such great people! I also exchange pleasantries with them at our local church each sunday.
I am a retired restauranteur in Laguna Beach, Ca. I have had the honor and privilege to have her son, Paul Brinkmann jr. and his family grace our establishment.They are such great people! I also exchange pleasantries at our local church each sunday.
Great to see her on this show! I watched my DVD of 1945's State Fair, and her singing in that Rogers and Hammerstein musical (remake of the 1933 Will Rogers' dramatic version) was dubbed and she had her singing dubbed in a few other musicals. She and her husband lived apart at the end of their marriage, from what I've read. Not a very happy marriage, sad to say..
Jeanne was wonderful. She was very married and very much a mother and would joke that it was difficult to keep her mind on the script when making films because she was thinking about things such as what would be for dinner at home that night. She had an impressive range as an actress; she could do high drama, great comedy, satire and musical roles. She also played a wide range of ages effectively. She also did a lot unusual films; she took chances.
Ms. Crain is one of my favorite actress and a great person indeed. I've always identified her as the apotheosis of beauty and grace. God bless Jeanne!
OMG Jeanne Crain ; 1 of the most beautiful Red-heads to ever grace the Silver Screen. She was incredibly beautiful , she's right there with Rhonda Fleming , Arlene Dahl and Maureen O'Hara , Rita Hayworth. The Top 5 Reds Hollywood has ever put out.
That Betty Boop voice and her twitterpation for Richard Boone. Hysterical.
Ms Crain had a wide range from musicals to overheated dramas like Leave Her to Heaven to a daring drama titled Pinky about racial bigory and tolerance.
I've watched very many of these shows now (thank you NorbertR33!) and I've come up with a list of my favourite women. Those who not only looked good but were charming, intelligent and funny too. Anyone like to share their own list?
1. Hedy Lamaar
2. Ava Gardner
3. Debbie Reynolds
4. Jeanne Crane (although I don't share her political outlook)
5. Eva Marie Saint
6. Lee Remick
7. Gene Tierney
I can think of far fewer of today's stars about whom I feel the same way. Grumpy old man??
ComposerInUK 8 hours ago
She's a peach. I found her a bit late, but find her quite intriguing. Quite a beauty!
nostalgiaguy1941 1 day ago
Oh you fiend. haha
ShawDAMAN 1 month ago
@weightfeather1 Didn't hear of here til I seen Leave her to Heaven, I will remember her for sure, she lost a couple of her children before she passed, yes an awesome talent!
kyannos 2 months ago
Is she blonde? How would we the viewer at home know? haha, it's all black and white
okonh0wp 8 months ago
@okonh0wp Usually, when they say they aren't blonde, they're redheads.
xander7ful 5 months ago
@okonh0wp If you would have seen any of her pictures you would have known she was one
of the most beautiful Red-heads to ever grace the Silver Screen.
Etnalleb 4 months ago
it's kind of funny that the same winning panel, Bennett Cerf, asked the same question before identifying Jeanne both times she was on WML.
PatricianBeauty 9 months ago
i heard of her the first time, because I just saw Pinky
okonh0wp 10 months ago
@okonh0wp Beautiful film, wasn't it?
estupido7490 9 months ago
@estupido7490 I loved Pinky! I found it a very powerful great film, but it seemed to have some bad reception and criticism for casting Crain instead of an actual mulatto woman. I think it was better with Crain and I don't think white people would have watched it if it was a film starring black people. It wouldn't have hurt if they put her in a tanning bed or used some makeup trick to make her look a little darker. Kazan also said he didn't think Crain was necessarily a great actress, though
okonh0wp 8 months ago
I'm sure that almost all of these "spectaculars" that are mentioned in WML segments were lost long ago, but I can hope ....
63utuber 1 year ago
i still hate that the panel is so in tune with who is in town and why.and that the audience gives awy if girl.. and thus makes it almost obvius who it is.... this isnt really a game its just old school publicity...
arlichar11 1 year ago
I am a retired restauranteur in Laguna Beach, Ca. I have had the honor and privilege to have her son, Paul Brinkmann jr. and his family grace our establishment.They are such great people! I also exchange pleasantries with them at our local church each sunday.
Soundexpert100 1 year ago 2
@Soundexpert100 Man, you can say that again.
jazzfan19605 11 months ago
I am a retired restauranteur in Laguna Beach, Ca. I have had the honor and privilege to have her son, Paul Brinkmann jr. and his family grace our establishment.They are such great people! I also exchange pleasantries at our local church each sunday.
Soundexpert100 1 year ago
Didn't really like her character in Leave Her to Heaven, but she was stunning and very talented. I liked her best in Cheaper by the Dozen
ZZTopRockman 1 year ago
Great to see her on this show! I watched my DVD of 1945's State Fair, and her singing in that Rogers and Hammerstein musical (remake of the 1933 Will Rogers' dramatic version) was dubbed and she had her singing dubbed in a few other musicals. She and her husband lived apart at the end of their marriage, from what I've read. Not a very happy marriage, sad to say..
keca1430 1 year ago
what the heck made them so much better looking back then..the comparison is really stands out.
xsxs7 1 year ago
I love Jeanne Crain, she's SO beautiful. Her best film was Pinky, she was absolutely incredible.
estupido7490 1 year ago
Jeanne was wonderful. She was very married and very much a mother and would joke that it was difficult to keep her mind on the script when making films because she was thinking about things such as what would be for dinner at home that night. She had an impressive range as an actress; she could do high drama, great comedy, satire and musical roles. She also played a wide range of ages effectively. She also did a lot unusual films; she took chances.
waynebrasler 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this, I love Jeanne Crain! She is so beautiful!
2sday55 1 year ago
My name is Jeanne!!!
xoxoGeAnnexoxo 1 year ago
Ms. Crain is one of my favorite actress and a great person indeed. I've always identified her as the apotheosis of beauty and grace. God bless Jeanne!
wondermusic63 1 year ago 8
As so many have noted before, actresses were just better looking back then - that smile at 2:04 - wow!
63utuber 2 years ago 2
OMG Jeanne Crain ; 1 of the most beautiful Red-heads to ever grace the Silver Screen. She was incredibly beautiful , she's right there with Rhonda Fleming , Arlene Dahl and Maureen O'Hara , Rita Hayworth. The Top 5 Reds Hollywood has ever put out.
Etnalleb 2 years ago
Haha! Jeanne is good!! Love that voice and the lady herself.. :D
TheCampanile 3 years ago
That Betty Boop voice and her twitterpation for Richard Boone. Hysterical.
Ms Crain had a wide range from musicals to overheated dramas like Leave Her to Heaven to a daring drama titled Pinky about racial bigory and tolerance.
soulierinvestments 3 years ago 7