#76
Posted: 4/15/06 at 10:28am
"Belle, you're a nurse."
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
Ona Munson/Una Merkel — Page 4
#77
Posted: 4/15/06 at 12:00pm
I love BOTH Ona and Una. They gave indelible performances, despite the handicap of "humorous" names.
Favorite Ona: GWTW--Naturally!
Favorite Una: On Borrowed Time, as Marcia Giles. A very sweet and simple performance.
TRIVIA: Did you know that Una was SERIOUSLY considered for the role of Glinda in the Wizard of Oz? She was under contract at the time to MGM, and they wanted a comedienne. They also considered Fanny Brice! Thankfully, they arrived at Billie Burke... also a comedienne but with enough stature and grace befitting Glinda the Good.
And God bless this thread for dragging up two of my favorite "unsung" character actresses.
Favorite Ona: GWTW--Naturally!
Favorite Una: On Borrowed Time, as Marcia Giles. A very sweet and simple performance.
TRIVIA: Did you know that Una was SERIOUSLY considered for the role of Glinda in the Wizard of Oz? She was under contract at the time to MGM, and they wanted a comedienne. They also considered Fanny Brice! Thankfully, they arrived at Billie Burke... also a comedienne but with enough stature and grace befitting Glinda the Good.
And God bless this thread for dragging up two of my favorite "unsung" character actresses.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Updated On: 4/15/06 at 12:00 PM
#78
Posted: 4/15/06 at 12:35pm
Did not know of Una/Glinda.
I adore Billie.
My AndyHardy named his beloved and beautiful dog after her.
Love Billie in Dinner At Eight.
I adore Billie.
My AndyHardy named his beloved and beautiful dog after her.
Love Billie in Dinner At Eight.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#79
Posted: 9/14/06 at 9:56pm
For cturtle.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#80
Posted: 9/14/06 at 10:57pm
For those who have wondered where the expression "So-and-so doesn't know sh*t from Shinola" comes from...
#81
Posted: 9/15/06 at 2:08am
Ha!
So good to see this thread resurrected.
Mmmm,, Una in "Bombshell", trading barbs with Jean Harlow. Una in "Red Headed Woman", trading Barbs with Jean Harlow...Una in "RiffRaff", tading barbs with....yes, Jean Harlow.
Glebb, have you managed to locate the Una Munson movie I mentioned on this thread yet? The one where she plays a Japanese Dragon Lady Gambling House owner with a Southern Accent? LOTS OF FUN!!!
So good to see this thread resurrected.
Mmmm,, Una in "Bombshell", trading barbs with Jean Harlow. Una in "Red Headed Woman", trading Barbs with Jean Harlow...Una in "RiffRaff", tading barbs with....yes, Jean Harlow.
Glebb, have you managed to locate the Una Munson movie I mentioned on this thread yet? The one where she plays a Japanese Dragon Lady Gambling House owner with a Southern Accent? LOTS OF FUN!!!
"My dreams, watching me said, one to the other...this life has let us down."
#82
Posted: 9/15/06 at 7:51am
The Shanghai Gesture, with Gene Tierney!
Ona plays the part Bette Davis wanted, known as "Mother Goddamn" in the play version and "Madame Gin Sling" in the movie version.
Ona plays the part Bette Davis wanted, known as "Mother Goddamn" in the play version and "Madame Gin Sling" in the movie version.
Updated On: 9/15/06 at 07:51 AM
#83
Posted: 9/15/06 at 7:52am
Is this for sale on DVD?
It really is a must see.
*Trying to get Ilka into the title.
It really is a must see.
*Trying to get Ilka into the title.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
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#84
Posted: 9/15/06 at 1:36pm
This movie is a riot...TCM was showing it as part of someone else's Birthday day, and I was shocked at how bizarre Ona's performance was! I kept thinking...so this is what happened to Belle Watling after the ware ended!
"My dreams, watching me said, one to the other...this life has let us down."
#86
It was all about Belle's eyes.
Posted: 9/16/06 at 9:33am
It was all about Belle's eyes.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#87
Posted: 9/16/06 at 12:28pm
oh so much in those eyes! perfectly framed by the bell earrings.
RIP glebby <3
#88
Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:02pm
For cturtle and Glebby...
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#89
Posted: 9/16/06 at 7:19pm
Thanks best12!
"Ga-bye Rhett."
"Ga-bye Rhett."
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#90
Posted: 9/16/06 at 7:29pm
those are FABULOUS! she was so good in that role it makes my heart hurt.
RIP glebby <3
#91
Posted: 9/16/06 at 8:41pm
It's astounding to me sometimes how a small (seemingly insignificant) role like Belle's can speak volumes... and end up so memorable. Some sixty-odd years after it was created.
If a picture paints a thousand words (as they say)... we easily have 3,000 of them in front of us in these 3 pictures.
*raises a glass to Ona*
*and Glebby & cturtle, too*
If a picture paints a thousand words (as they say)... we easily have 3,000 of them in front of us in these 3 pictures.
*raises a glass to Ona*
*and Glebby & cturtle, too*
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#93
Posted: 9/16/06 at 9:05pm
To The Cause!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#94
Posted: 11/11/06 at 4:57am
For the cturtle!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#95
Posted: 11/11/06 at 12:18pm
more GWTW trivia:
selznick shot a scene of BELLE giving water to the wounded soldiers down at the train depot. it was one of the MANY scenes he ended up cutting because they were unfaithful to the book ... and because the movie was already WAY too long.
btw ... glebb, have i told you lately you're a sweetie?
selznick shot a scene of BELLE giving water to the wounded soldiers down at the train depot. it was one of the MANY scenes he ended up cutting because they were unfaithful to the book ... and because the movie was already WAY too long.
btw ... glebb, have i told you lately you're a sweetie?
RIP glebby <3
#96
Posted: 8/10/07 at 7:56pm
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
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#97
Posted: 4/13/08 at 8:06pm
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#98
Posted: 4/13/08 at 8:11pm
Una Merkel's first scene in The Bank Dick is priceless.
Updated On: 4/13/08 at 08:11 PM
#99
Posted: 4/13/08 at 8:13pm
Now what brought Ilka Chase up all of a sudden?
#100
Posted: 4/13/08 at 8:14pm
The resurretion of this thread just put a big smile on my face.
To Ona, Una and Ilka!
*raises glass*
To Ona, Una and Ilka!
*raises glass*
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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