November 9, 2013 /

Bette Davis on Peg Entwistle

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11 Comments

  1. Heather in Arles
    November 9, 2013

    That gave me the prickles. “The Wild Duck” is no mean feat, I can tell you. It takes magic to make that part work.

    • Vickie Lester
      November 10, 2013

      I bet you’ve played Nora, too… 😉

  2. silverscreenings
    November 9, 2013

    When Bette Davis says things like that, it makes me want to stand up and cheer. That is high praise, indeed.

    Dear Peg, if only…

    • Vickie Lester
      November 10, 2013

      Ms. Davis called it like she saw it, didn’t she? Nothing but respect and admiration.

  3. Edward
    November 9, 2013

    She had a rather lovely face.So sad really that she should be known now largely for the manner of her death.

    • Vickie Lester
      November 10, 2013

      I think she looks a little elfin, but that may be because she was so young. Very sad, indeed.

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