Tag: Merle Oberon

November 21, 2020 / Vickie Lester

Episode 21. Hollywood is like a one-night stand, unless one is careful.

Merle Oberon said that thing about Hollywood and one night stands. We’ll talk about her joy ride with David Niven later. Now we’re back to the story of Billie and chapter 19 — A film set is a constantly shifting sea. It’s usually crowded concentrated controlled chaos — until it’s…

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October 29, 2015 / Vickie Lester

“Of all the people who make up a movie production unit, the cameraman is the only one who can call himself a free soul.” Behind the scenes of Wuthering Heights with Gregg Toland

“Gregg Toland was a great and happy influence on my work. Usually photography doesn’t influence direction, but Toland’s deep focus work did because we were able to let the audience do its own cutting. But if the photography allows you to see all four actors in one shot and in…

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December 26, 2013 / Vickie Lester

Big plan for the day – emulate Merle Oberon – stay in PJs and recover from Christmas

I’m dreaming of sleeping until noon. Wandering downstairs in my pajamas, brewing a cup of coffee, glancing at the paper, and perhaps napping on the couch in said pajamas. Later, still in pajamas I may answer email, eat leftovers, and contemplate taking a nice walk. Having decided I would have…

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May 13, 2013 / Vickie Lester

Tag: Merle Oberon

Episode 21. Hollywood is like a one-night stand, unless one is careful.

“Of all the people who make up a movie production unit, the cameraman is the only one who can call himself a free soul.” Behind the scenes of Wuthering Heights with Gregg Toland

Big plan for the day – emulate Merle Oberon – stay in PJs and recover from Christmas

PORTRAIT BY HORST – MERLE OBERON NY 1942