*CANDIDS*

[charliechaplinfan]

If you've a good heart it comes through in the eyes, Marion was a good hearted girl.

[mongoII]

A hot Betty Grable surrounded by admirers including Buster Crabbe

[mongoII]

Lovely Janet Leigh appears proud of her convertible (don't drive near the Bates Motel)

[Rita Hayworth]

A hot Betty Grable surrounded by admirers including Buster Crabbe

She is getting a lot of beefcake around her!

[mongoII]

[charliechaplinfan]

Betty looks very happy and why wouldn't she be. I would be too.

[Western Guy]

Hey Alison -- Wonder if that photo of Betty was pre- or post-George Raft.

Janet Leigh!!! Wow, what a honey shot. And I'll tell you, she was one of the sweetest people. Got to chat with her (at her invitation) when researching my George Raft bio. Then she surprised me by forwarding me two gorgeous, personally autographed pictures that I have framed in my office. Have often said it: These "classic" Hollywood celebrities were truly the "real deal". May I just mention one more real sweetheart: Michelle Phillips from The Mamas and the Papas. Again, she provided some insight into George (she acted with him in the very last film scene George ever did: THE MAN WITH BOGART'S FACE) and gifted me with a wonderful photo.

[mongoII]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

COLEEN GRAY is 90 today


DIANA DORS (1931 - 1984)


BELLA DARVI (1928 - 1971)


FRANK SUTTON (1923 - 1974)


PEGGY MORAN (1918 - 2002)


UNA O'CONNOR (1880 - 1959)

[Western Guy]

A very happy birthday to my dear, sweet friend Coleen Gray. After I interviewed her for Videoscope, that dear lady made a point of submitting a letter to the publication complimenting my (so-called) interviewing skills. She certainly did not have to do that, but did of her own accord, and her letter was printed. Love Coleen and will call her today to give her special birthday wishes. In fact, I'll pass them all on to her from the members at SSO. I do know Coleen is not computer literate so doubt she has personal access to this site, but I can ask if Coleen's daughter might be able to somehow get Coleen to view online -- so please feel free to post your own birthday wishes to this wonderful lady.

[mongoII]

Stone, I had a feeling that Coleen Gray was a special lady, other than a fine actress. I especially enjoyed her performance as Molly opposite Tyrone Power in "Nightmare Alley".
A very Happy Birthday to Miss Gray today!

[mongoII]

Gathering a number of old phonograph records, Anne Shirley gave a title-guessing contest, won by Betty Grable. As the record-shaped cake is about to be cut: Barbara Pepper, Phyllis Fraser, Diana Gibson, Kathryn Marlowe, Shirley, Jane Hamilton and Grable. In the background: Alan Curtis

[charliechaplinfan]

I wondered that about the picture of Betty, Stone. Would George have allowed her to pose with the delectable Buster if he had a choice in the matter?

A very happy birthday to the lovely Coleen Gray, I hope you get to see our messages and know of our delight in your films and our best wishes for the future

I'm glad to read nice things about Janet Leigh, I like to think our classic stars were all like that and that they delighted in their fans. I've read mixed things about Michelle Phillips but the bad things I've read appear to be from jealousy, Rudolph Nureyev or relationship gone wrong, Dennis Hopper.

[Western Guy]

Dennis Hopper?! Well, we'll leave it at that. No, my experience with Michelle has been more than pleasant. I think the world of her. Loved her with The Mamas and the Papas, and as the kindly person she has proven to be with yours truly.

Again, Janet Leigh was the same. A very sweet, wonderful lady. And actually, can't really say anything bad about Tony, either. He was all set to provide the Foreword to my George Raft biography and then got terribly ill with pneumonia.

[mongoII]

Farley Granger relaxes in a field of flowers

[mongoII]

Director Alfred Hitchcock eyeballing Priscilla Lane and Norman Lloyd on the set of "Saboteur"