Norma was one of the brightest of MGM's early stars. Loved her hair in the late 20's and early 30's. It was noted that most women wanted Norma's hairstyle and wore their hair like hers back then. She also used very bright Silverstone makeup (the lightest shade) so she would illuminate the screen. The scene in A Star is Born when they mob Janet Gaynor and rip her veil off was taken from what the press and the crowd did to Norma at Thalberg's funeral.
Baz, some might say that Iving Thalbery a studio's boywonder,(Norma's husband) helped to make her become a major star. Nevertheless, Norma was one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1930s. She won the Academy Award as Best Actress in 1931. Fondly, Hedda
It was Norma's sheer determination to convince her husband that she could be a star. She secretly posed for a session of studio photographs and then produced the portfolio to her husband. There was no stopping her from then! BAZ
what's the name of the song used in the montage?
sanjac07 1 year ago
@sanjac07 The music is titled 'My Prayer' and is played by Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra.
basilnelson 1 year ago
@basilnelson Thanks basilnelson!
sanjac07 1 year ago
Im 18 and she is one of my favorite actresses. My first movie i remember watching with her in it was The Women and i have loved her ever since
SIMTAR7 1 year ago
Norma was one of the brightest of MGM's early stars. Loved her hair in the late 20's and early 30's. It was noted that most women wanted Norma's hairstyle and wore their hair like hers back then. She also used very bright Silverstone makeup (the lightest shade) so she would illuminate the screen. The scene in A Star is Born when they mob Janet Gaynor and rip her veil off was taken from what the press and the crowd did to Norma at Thalberg's funeral.
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SIMTAR7 1 year ago
One of my fave Hollywood Icons...what a lovely tribute...thanks for sharing
susuemikado 3 years ago
she is my favorite.
65telecaster 3 years ago
Baz, some might say that Iving Thalbery a studio's boywonder,(Norma's husband) helped to make her become a major star. Nevertheless, Norma was one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1930s. She won the Academy Award as Best Actress in 1931. Fondly, Hedda
vt32943 3 years ago
It was Norma's sheer determination to convince her husband that she could be a star. She secretly posed for a session of studio photographs and then produced the portfolio to her husband. There was no stopping her from then! BAZ
basilnelson 3 years ago
A strong character actress with a unusually
gripping stage presence` yet a charming
loveliness and regal radiance. Yes beauty
reflected from her as well. Norma Shearer
had and has her place among the Stars.
Beaitful collection of pictures Baz
and romantic music.
Pierre
globehunter2 4 years ago