Tag: Rosiland Russell

January 23, 2018 / Vickie Lester

My agent had told me that he was going to make me the Janet Gaynor of England – I was going to play all the sweet roles…

Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but hookers. Ida Lupino Is it any wonder she turned to directing? In an era, I might add, when that was a nearly impossible career choice for a woman. Have times changed? Not much. The…

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June 9, 2013 / Vickie Lester

MODERNISM AND NO.5 ~ Chanel No.5 | SCENTS MEMORY

The sweep of history, the allure of love, and the spark of humor – all in one package. This is what Lanier does so well. And, thank you Mr. Smith for introducing me to the magic. A re-post to delight on a Sunday morning. Je suis enchantée de faire votre…

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June 2, 2013 / Vickie Lester

THE SWIFTS OF BRENSTON: I AM ELLIS SWIFT – PART 1 – BY GEORGE KAPLAN

I am Ellis Swift. “So what?”, I hear you say. It is true you have no reason to be interested in me, and you probably haven’t heard of me, but trust me I have a story to tell. Well, I say *a* story it would be more proper and accurate…

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September 10, 2012 / Vickie Lester

JOURNALISTS – HOLLYWOOD STYLE

“His Girl Friday” starring Rosiland Russell and Cary Grant: Hildy Johnson: Now, get this, you double-crossing chimpanzee: There ain’t going to be any interview and there ain’t going to be any story. And that certified check of yours is leaving with me in twenty minutes. I wouldn’t cover the burning…

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