Stage actress dorothy peterson made her screen debut in 1930s mothers cry, a lachrymose domestic drama that required the 29yearold actress to age nearly three decades in the course of the film. Its the gay 90s and headliner lillian russell alice faye is unstoppable. The film was directed by irving cummings and produced by darryl f. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
She was known for her beauty and style as well as her voice and stage presence. Leonard, a newspaper publisher, and cynthia rowland van name leonard, a feminist and author. In 1940, she was 30 years old and lived in columbia, south carolina, with her husband, fred. My wild irish rose at the internet movie database 1947 film of the life of chauncey olcott, with whom russell had a relationship. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Small fragment of a lost film in kinemacolor, how to live 100 years 19, starring lillian russell.
Knowing now what i do about hairdressers secrets, i am inclined to believe that tony aided nature in the glossy. Alice faye shines as the famed stage singer in this delightful musical biography that traces russells fascinating life from her discovery by bandleader tony pastor leo carrillo in the late 19th century to her 1912 marriage to newspaper mogul alexander moore henry fonda and subsequent retirement. This appears to be the only surviving footage of russell in colour. Lillian russell is a 1940 american biographical film of the life of the singer and actress. The celebrated american dancer and actress lillian russell 1861 1922. This snapshot of lillian russells life was captured by the 1940 u. Lillian russell was a star to be reckoned with and fans in the old west loved her. His hair was black, so was his mustache which was waxed and rolled into straight, fierce points. As with all true lillian russell furniture by davis, this antique set features the beautiful signature handcarved grapeandleaf pulls. Called, the english ballad singer her beauty, charm and unforgettable voice packed playhouses everywhere. Offstage, she was equally amazing with an extravagant lifestyle.
The celebrated american dancer and actress lillian russell 1861 1922 as the grand duchess at new york casino. December 4, 18601861 june 6, 1922, was an american actress and singer. Made in 1940 it is a rather sanitised biopic of the famous singer and toast of 1890s new york, lillian russell,allowing faye to sing some old favourites of the period and wear some stunning gowns. She became one of the most famous actresses and singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her beauty and style, as well as for her voice and stage presence.
Elyse knox was one of the most popular and prolific leading ladies of 1940s bmovies, the heroine of such diverse fare as the spinetingler the mummys tomb. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shop lillian russell dvd 1940 region 1 us import ntsc. Apr 8, 2018 americas most famous actress and singer of the late 18th century and early 20th century. I usually share these via torrent but i dont think all these files are available on so heres a 1940 news file dump. Some images display only as thumbnails outside the. Lillian russell, american singer and actress in light comedies who represented the feminine ideal of her generation. Detailed information about this film is available from the afi catalog of feature films at, or by clicking here. This lavish musical offers a fictionalized account of the life and loves of lillian russell, the singer who wowed crowds in turnofthecentury new york. Interview of russell from 1907 interview of russell from 1914 lillian russell flaunts good taste 1901 lillian russells beauty secret, the. Lillian russell at the internet movie database 1940 film of her life.
Lillian russell is lush, sweet but overly sentimental biography of the famous stage singer through her affairs with edward salomon don ameche and alexander moore henry fonda. Night stand 3 drawer 29 tall x 23 wide x 16 deep sold. Lillian russell 1940 irving cummings, alice faye, don ameche, henry fonda, biography, drama, musical august 27, 2017 life story of the musical star from her discovery in 1890 by band leader tony pastor till her retirement in 1912 when she married newspaperman alexander moore. It stars alice faye in the title role, don ameche, henry fonda and. Davis is not making, and will not ever make any more walnut or cherry furniture. Find highquality lillian russell stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Find lillian russell dvd 1940 region 1 us import ntsc. She was as famous for her flamboyant personal life as for her beauty and voice. Alice faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early20thcentury stage star. After the civil war, smalltown girl helen leonard alice faye and her family move from iowa to new york city. Lillian russell 1940 05241940 us drama, music 2h 7m user score. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. American one sheet from the 1940 original release of the film with alice faye, henry fonda, don ameche. Join facebook to connect with lillian russell and others you may know.
Im a big alice faye fan and though lillian russell is throughly unexciting, i kept watching it because of fayes presence. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Lillian was born in clinton, iowa, but the family moved in 1865 to chicago, where she was educated in the convent of the sacred heart, and the park institute. If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. The lillian russell bedroom has been produced by davis cabinet company since 1931 and is still being produced today. Some reservations concerning a more revealing biographic film of lillian russell who must have been something else. Leonard aspires to be an opera singer, but her dreams alter when an ambitious music. Movies from all over the world, from those which have had a limited and local release to those only released decades ago on vhs, tvrips and, finally, those that have never been released commercially and youve been. Lillian russell manufactured on demand, full frame, mono.
Lillian russell 1940 irving cummings, alice faye, don ameche, henry fonda, biography, drama, musical. Released 1940, lillian russell stars alice faye, don ameche, henry fonda, edward arnold the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 7 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Lillian russell she was known as the american beauty, americas foremost singing star of operettas, and the most celebrated star of burlesque. Mothers cry instantly typecast peterson in careworn maternal roles, which she continued to essay for the rest of her career. Lillian russell stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. The real lillian russell was far more interesting than the woman presented in this padded film at more than two hours, its a good deal longer than most fox musicals. A scene from the 20th centuryfox production lillian russell. Oct 22, 2015 the original lillian russell collection by davis cabinet co.
Lillian russell 1940 xvid 1cd marquee musical alice faye, don ameche ddr lillian russell is a 1940 biographical film of the life of the singer and actress. Helen leonard attended convent and private schools in chicago. The original lillian russell collection by davis cabinet. Lillian russell on dvd 024543403708 from 20th century fox. She was married four times and maintained her longest relationship with diamond jim brady, who supported her extravagant lifestyle. Alice faye leading dancing ladies in a scene from the film lillian russell, 1940. Lillian russell 1940 stream and watch online moviefone. Lillian russell 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Value of lillian russell original american one sheet 20th. Lillian russell 1940 20th century fox film with alice faye 1890, new york, usa. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Staring lillian russell, leo carillo, warren william and alice faye. Lillian russell 18611922 was born helen louise leonard, the fifth daughter of charles e.