Happy Birthday Jean Arthur
Jean Arthur was always one of my Hollywood favourites, particularly in Shane (1953).
Today is the 114th birthday of Jean Arthur.
NAME: Jean Arthur
OCCUPATION: Academic, Film Actress
BIRTH DATE: October 17, 1900
DEATH DATE: June 19, 1991
PLACE OF BIRTH: Plattsburgh, New York
PLACE OF DEATH: Carmel, California
FULL NAME: Gladys Georgianna Greene
BEST KNOWN FOR: Jean Arthur was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as Mr. Smith Goes To Washington and The More The Merrier.
American actress Jean Arthur was born on October 17, 1900 in Plattsburgh, New York. She started as a model before working in film. Born Gladys Georgianna Greene, she formed her stage name from her two heroes: Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) and King Arthur. She appeared in small roles in silent films, and broke through when film began to incorporate sound. Her husky trademark voice in The Whole Town’s Talking (1935)…
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She’s so under-appreciated today.
Yes, indeed.
Ah, the *delightful* Jean Arthur – who puts many better known stars to shame.
I couldn’t agree more, Mr K. I watched Shane again last night. Actually, I was so tired that I stopped and saved the third act for tonight. Heaven on a screen.
Yes, very fine, Sarah. Who can forget poor Elisha Cook in the mud, rasp Jack the Palance, otherworldly Alan, charismatic Jean (and the frisson between the two), and “Shane…come back!”?
I think you might be interested in the recent book Five Came Back which features George Stevens, director of Shane, as one of the quintet of Hollywood artists whose experiences in WWII it focuses on – and Jean Arthur puts in appearances due not only to acting in Shane but also for her work with Capra. I apologize for rambling, it is my natural state! Babble! Have a good evening, Lady S.
Yes, that book would interest me. Rambling is my middle name!