ESTHER WILLIAMS - Swim/MGM Movie Star
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 12:23 pm
ESTHER WILLIAMS
In the past month, I've been enjoying Esther Williams TCM Spotlight Star ... films like "Million Dollar Mermaid", "Neptune Daughter", and others. She is incredibly beautiful ... and has a very pleasant and lovely screen presence.
I'm really surprised to see that there isn't a thread devoted on her. I even did a search ... she is mentioned a lot in Musicals, What's Films that you've seen lately, and MongoII's thread - "CANDIDS" that we all like so much.
For what I remember of what my Uncles and Grandfathers told me about her ... that she was a competitive swimmer, a MGM Musical and Film Star from the mid-1940's to end of 1950's. My Dad, doesn't care much about her ... he wasn't much a movie fan like me and he's quite picky in terms of movies. He's can't even spend 2 hours sitting down and watching a movie. But, can spend 2 hours watching his favorite programs on network television.
My Grandfather on my Mom's side of the house told me all about her and she was one of his favorite actresses and the reason for this thread is I would like everyone here to share your thoughts about her.
My first impressions of her ... is she has a very commanding presence on screen, very photogenic, charming, and most of all has a knack of entertaining you on a grand scale. MGM knows how to put on a spectacle. When, I first saw the "Million Dollar Mermaid" for the 1st time I was in awe of the TECHNICOLOR aspects, the LAVISH sets, and the IMAGERY of the whole production that went into it. This is my first impression of the "Million Dollar Mermaid". Now, I just saw "Neptune Daughter" today this morning and again ... this was another beauty too. Its has the dashing young Ricardo Montalbán and other great stars as well. Again, I was entertained again ...
Scenes from Neptune Daughter's that I seen today
So, everyone ... now it's your turn to share your thoughts about Esther Williams ... to me ... she's a very unique entertainer that can do Musicals, Comedies, and some Dramas as well.
In the past month, I've been enjoying Esther Williams TCM Spotlight Star ... films like "Million Dollar Mermaid", "Neptune Daughter", and others. She is incredibly beautiful ... and has a very pleasant and lovely screen presence.
I'm really surprised to see that there isn't a thread devoted on her. I even did a search ... she is mentioned a lot in Musicals, What's Films that you've seen lately, and MongoII's thread - "CANDIDS" that we all like so much.
For what I remember of what my Uncles and Grandfathers told me about her ... that she was a competitive swimmer, a MGM Musical and Film Star from the mid-1940's to end of 1950's. My Dad, doesn't care much about her ... he wasn't much a movie fan like me and he's quite picky in terms of movies. He's can't even spend 2 hours sitting down and watching a movie. But, can spend 2 hours watching his favorite programs on network television.
My Grandfather on my Mom's side of the house told me all about her and she was one of his favorite actresses and the reason for this thread is I would like everyone here to share your thoughts about her.
My first impressions of her ... is she has a very commanding presence on screen, very photogenic, charming, and most of all has a knack of entertaining you on a grand scale. MGM knows how to put on a spectacle. When, I first saw the "Million Dollar Mermaid" for the 1st time I was in awe of the TECHNICOLOR aspects, the LAVISH sets, and the IMAGERY of the whole production that went into it. This is my first impression of the "Million Dollar Mermaid". Now, I just saw "Neptune Daughter" today this morning and again ... this was another beauty too. Its has the dashing young Ricardo Montalbán and other great stars as well. Again, I was entertained again ...
Scenes from Neptune Daughter's that I seen today
So, everyone ... now it's your turn to share your thoughts about Esther Williams ... to me ... she's a very unique entertainer that can do Musicals, Comedies, and some Dramas as well.