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Classic Movie Actresses Tourney 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Lovely photo!
I KNOW I've shared this before, but it is truly one of my favorites... It's just wonderful and peaceful!
New website...
Everything here will be moving shortly over to my new website, which I started yesterday... This is the site so far: Click here!
By the way, don't forget to vote in the final matches for the Classic Actress Tournament on Monty's blog! Just click on the 1930s era button in the sidebar and you're there :)
By the way, don't forget to vote in the final matches for the Classic Actress Tournament on Monty's blog! Just click on the 1930s era button in the sidebar and you're there :)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
A Farewell to Classic Actress Tourney 2013
Dear readers,
I have had so much fun co-hosting this tournament this year. In fact, I think I had more fun this year than last year, my first time at bat. I think this is because I knew more about my duties and what I am supposed to do as a co-host, as well as the fact that I hosted the same 1940s decade as last year, which is also my favorite decade of film.
As you all know, this is a blog dedicated to Rosalind Russell, and while she did not even make it past Round 1 (tear!), I hope she will do better in the future. I have always considered Rosalind a severely underrated actress, even though she was nominated for an Oscar four times and nominated for a Golden Globe five times (and won every time!). However, the truly remarkable thing about Roz is her true personality and real self. From what I know of her, I think of her as a rather selfless person who would give so much of her time away from her "day job" as actress, wife, and mother to charities. The only Oscar she received was not for her acting work, but for her charity work. I just started writing this freely as words came to my mind, so now that this is in the front of my mind, I'd like to share with you Roz's acceptance speech of that lone Oscar, which was so special and sweet to her and to her fans, I am sure. This video always makes me tear up a little because she had been so ill at the time (from her cancer, perhaps, but mostly from her rheumatoid arthritis, for which she had to take cortisone shots that disfigured her figure and bloated her face). Take a look!
And once again, I would like to thank Monty of All Good Things for asking me to co-host the tournament this year and I hope to make a good impression next year as well. I hope everyone had a good time voting for their favorite actresses, even if some were surprised by the results. It was such good fun! Until next year!
I have had so much fun co-hosting this tournament this year. In fact, I think I had more fun this year than last year, my first time at bat. I think this is because I knew more about my duties and what I am supposed to do as a co-host, as well as the fact that I hosted the same 1940s decade as last year, which is also my favorite decade of film.
As you all know, this is a blog dedicated to Rosalind Russell, and while she did not even make it past Round 1 (tear!), I hope she will do better in the future. I have always considered Rosalind a severely underrated actress, even though she was nominated for an Oscar four times and nominated for a Golden Globe five times (and won every time!). However, the truly remarkable thing about Roz is her true personality and real self. From what I know of her, I think of her as a rather selfless person who would give so much of her time away from her "day job" as actress, wife, and mother to charities. The only Oscar she received was not for her acting work, but for her charity work. I just started writing this freely as words came to my mind, so now that this is in the front of my mind, I'd like to share with you Roz's acceptance speech of that lone Oscar, which was so special and sweet to her and to her fans, I am sure. This video always makes me tear up a little because she had been so ill at the time (from her cancer, perhaps, but mostly from her rheumatoid arthritis, for which she had to take cortisone shots that disfigured her figure and bloated her face). Take a look!
And once again, I would like to thank Monty of All Good Things for asking me to co-host the tournament this year and I hope to make a good impression next year as well. I hope everyone had a good time voting for their favorite actresses, even if some were surprised by the results. It was such good fun! Until next year!
Better luck next year, Roz! We love you!
Here is the video:
WINNER OF 1940s ERA!
We have a winner! And here she in all her crown and glory, beating Rita Hayworth 25-13 for a spot in the final four of the tournament which will take place on Monty's blog! I will give you more information about where to go and when as soon as I have more information.
BETTE DAVIS
By the way, these are the other three contenders in the final four:
1930s: CAROLE LOMBARD
1950s: DORIS DAY
1950s: DIANA RIGG
Monty will be hosting the last part of the Classic Actress Tournament on his blog here, so please vote there or by clicking on the 1930s era button if you'd like... Good luck to these actresses!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Adorable video from the 1969 Oscars!
So, a friend shared with me this adorable and funny video of Roz presenting the award for Best Sound at the 1969 Oscars. I don't know about you, but when I watch something new and exciting like this, I can just squeal for joy. Haha! I hope you like this one if you haven't seen it! <3
Monday, March 25, 2013
Another Smiling Photo!
These are my favorite kind of photos of Roz, the ones where she is smiling or happy... she has that aura about her, as if she wants you to smile along with her. She is so awesome :)
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Final Two LAST ROUND - Classic Actress Tournament
These two actresses will duke it out now for that coveted 1940s champion spot!
For the last time, everyone... happy voting!
Don't worry, I will write a heartfelt Time-To-Kiss-The-Tournament-Goodbye message on Wednesday... (tear...)
P.S. You can vote in the other eras as well by clicking the buttons in the sidebar. The 1950s link has also been updated :)
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Final Two Revealed!
It's getting so close to the end and I've enjoyed every minute! Now we have our final two who will have their last showdown on my blog tomorrow :)
Here are the results:
Here are the results:
BETTE DAVIS won against Judy Garland 42-39 in a victory that was very close in the last couple days... with definitely the most votes cast on my blog so far this year.
RITA HAYWORTH won against Gene Tierney 39-24. This match was not close at all and while Gene seemed to be winning at first, not long after, Rita pulled away in a splendid victory.
Have fun voting tomorrow! Until then :)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Don't forget...
Please vote in the other eras too by clicking on the buttons at the top of the right sidebar!!!
Also, Kristen of Journeys in Classic Film (who is also hosting the 1950s era of this tournament) would love more votes in a tournament she's doing of her own called the Leading Lady Tournament. If you could go to her site and vote here: http://www.journeysinclassicfilm.com, she would appreciate it!
Thank you, everyone!! :)
Also, Kristen of Journeys in Classic Film (who is also hosting the 1950s era of this tournament) would love more votes in a tournament she's doing of her own called the Leading Lady Tournament. If you could go to her site and vote here: http://www.journeysinclassicfilm.com, she would appreciate it!
Thank you, everyone!! :)
Round 4 Matches to start 5 PM PST
Here are the semi-final matches that will appear tonight at 5 pm PST in the polls on my sidebar to the right:
Happy voting!
DRAMA QUEEN vs. ALL-AMERICAN GIRL
 Bette Davis Born 1908 Known for: All About Eve |
VS |  Judy Garland Born 1922 Known for: The Wizard of Oz |
SOPHISTICATE vs. FILM NOIR FEMME
 Born 1913 Known for: Gilda | VS |  Born 1920 Known for: Laura |
And here are the numbers for the other eras: 1930s era: Greta Garbo 46 Lillian Gish 33 Barbara Stanwyck 72 Norma Shearer 9 Joan Blondell 54 Eleanor Powell 26 Carole Lombard 61 Myrna Loy 21 1950s era: Audrey Hepburn 55 Deborah Kerr 21 Grace Kelly 49 Marilyn Monroe 27 Ava Gardner 67 Eleanor Parker 9 Doris Day 54 Jane Russell 22 1960s era: Shirley Jones 34 Natalie Wood 26 Anne Bancroft 33 Paula Prentiss 22 Diana Rigg 48 Julie Andrews 21 Catherine Deneuve 34 Romy Schneider 30 | ||
ROUND 3 Winners!
Round 3 is now over and here are the results!! These ladies will be matched up at around 5 pm PST and the matches will go through Saturday evening.
DRAMA QUEENS
WINNER
BETTE DAVIS against Vivien Leigh, 32-18
ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS
WINNER
JUDY GARLAND against Teresa Wright, 27-23
SOPHISTICATES
WINNER
RITA HAYWORTH against Loretta Young, 29-20
FILM NOIR FEMMES
WINNER
GENE TIERNEY against Lauren Bacall, 39-11
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Round 3 Matches... it's getting closer to the end!
The tiebreaker poll is now closed and we have a winner! LAUREN BACALL has made it through to the next round with 14 votes to Ida Lupino's 9.
Here are the final category matches that will appear tonight in the polls on my sidebar to the right:
Happy voting!
DRAMA QUEENS
 Bette Davis Born 1908 Known for: All About Eve |
VS |  Vivien Leigh Born 1913 Known for: Gone With the Wind |
ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS
 Born 1922 Known for: The Wizard of Oz | VS |  Born 1918 Known for: Shadow of a Doubt |
SOPHISTICATES
 Born 1913 Known for: Gilda | VS |  Born 1913 Known for: The Bishop's Wife |
FILM NOIR FEMMES
 Born 1920 Known for: Laura | VS |  Born 1924 Known for: The Big Sleep |
Saturday, March 16, 2013
TIEBREAKER Poll Question
With the help of my friend Monty, I have figured out a poll question to break the tie between LAUREN BACALL and IDA LUPINO...
The poll will appear on the sidebar ASAP and please vote so we can break the tie between them! Thank you! :) This poll will run through tomorrow evening.
The poll will appear on the sidebar ASAP and please vote so we can break the tie between them! Thank you! :) This poll will run through tomorrow evening.
FINAL RESULTS of Round 2 for SOPHISTICATES and FILM NOIR FEMMES... and a SURPRISE!
Here are the final results for Round 2 of SOPHISTICATES and FILM NOIR FEMMES!
SOPHISTICATES
RITA HAYWORTH beat Lucille Ball 35-21
LORETTA YOUNG beat Maureen O'Hara 33-30 (very close match!)
FILM NOIR FEMMES
GENE TIERNEY beat Claire Trevor 37-27
SURPRISE! We have a tie between LAUREN BACALL and IDA LUPINO! This is the first tie I have ever had since participating in this tournament, so I will think of a question to ask my readers concerning these two actresses, and put it in the siderbar ASAP. I will let you all know!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Polls are now OPEN for SOPHISTICATES and FILM NOIR FEMMES - Round 2!
Here are the matches that will appear tonight in the polls on my sidebar to the right:
SOPHISTICATES
 Rita Hayworth Born 1913 Known for: Gilda |
VS |  Lucille Ball Born 1911 Known for: The Big Street |
 Loretta Young Born 1913 Known for: The Bishop's Wife |
VS |  Maureen O'Hara Born 1920 Known for: Miracle on 34th Street |
FILM NOIR FEMMES
 Born 1920 Known for: Laura | VS |  Born 1910 Known for: Murder, My Sweet |
 Born 1924 Known for: The Big Sleep |
VS |  Born 1918 Known for: High Sierra |
Final Results for Part 1 of Round 2!
Here are the final results for Round 2 of DRAMA QUEENS and ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS!
DRAMA QUEENS
BETTE DAVIS beat Olivia de Havilland 31-13
VIVIEN LEIGH beat Ingrid Bergman 30-18
ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS
JUDY GARLAND beat Ann Miller 25-22
TERESA WRIGHT beat Virginia Mayo 22-21
Have to admit, I was excited to see such close matches in the All-American Girls categories. Judy won by only 3 votes and Teresa by just 1!
Congratulations to these four ladies, who have just made it to the final 8 in the 1940s era!
P.S. In case you are interested, these are the results for the other decades of the tourney:
1930s
Barbara Stanwyck beat Claudette Colbert 47-25
Norma Shearer beat Marlene Dietrich 39-32
Greta Garbo beat Kay Francis 44-18
Lillian Gish upset Gloria Swanson 38-33
Norma Shearer beat Marlene Dietrich 39-32
Greta Garbo beat Kay Francis 44-18
Lillian Gish upset Gloria Swanson 38-33
1950s
Kristen will be starting the second round (all 8 matches at once) today, since she is behind.
1960s
Natalie Wood beat Ann-Margret 31-17
Shirley Jones beat Liza Minneli 34-18
Catherine Deneuve beat Claudia Cardinale 27-20
Romy Schneider beat Liv Ullman 29-28
Shirley Jones beat Liza Minneli 34-18
Catherine Deneuve beat Claudia Cardinale 27-20
Romy Schneider beat Liv Ullman 29-28
Sunday, March 10, 2013
DRAMA QUEENS and ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS Round 2 Polls Now Open
Here are the matches that will appear tonight in the polls on my sidebar to the right:
DRAMA QUEENS
 Bette Davis Born 1908 Known for: All About Eve |
VS |  Olivia de Havilland Born 1916 Known for: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
 Vivien Leigh Born 1913 Known for: Gone With the Wind |
VS |  Ingrid Bergman Born 1915 Known for: Casablanca |
ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS
 Born 1922 Known for: The Wizard of Oz | VS |  Born 1923 Known for: On the Town |
 Born 1918 Known for: Shadow of a Doubt |
VS |  Born 1920 Known for: White Heat |
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