They were the first stars of the silver screen. Classic movie actresses stole the hearts of movie-goers everywhere and admiration lives on through modern times. Here are ten actresses who have made a mark on Hollywood and our hearts.
Katharine Hepburn , often marched to the beat of a different drummer, and the drummer was Hepburn herself. He had the courage to wear trousers when he wasn't genteel to do so, and took her male counterparts with a tenacity unmatched. At one time, she was labeled "box office poison," but he bounced back with The film The Philadelphia Story and his career never looked back after that.
Lauren bacall became great after co-starring in to have and have not starring Humphrey Bogart. The on-screen romance eventually made his way off the screen to develop one of the most famous pairings in the history of Hollywood. Bacall made four movies with Bogart and devoted much of her time to him as a wife and mother to their children.
Audrey Hepburn wasn't related to Katharine, but there are similarities. Both held unique accents and were quite distinguishable from other actresses. While Kate was a tomboy, Audrey was very feminine. His impressive filmography includes breakfast at Tiffany 's, My Fair Lady, Sabrina and charade.
Barbara stanwyck defined the role of femme fatale, when she played a woman who killed her husband in the film double indemnity. But it is not typecast her. He was a versatile actress with emotional depth. Stanwyck was considered courteous and pleasant. His success as an actress can be seen in the Executive Suite, forbidden and Christmas in Connecticut.
Bette Davis was an actress, demanding that he knew what he wanted. The same quality were also reflected in many of his characters. Was a force to be reckoned with, and his perseverance eventually reached roles who later garnered two Oscar. His films not to be missed include Jezebel, Dangerous, what happened to Baby Jane? and all about Eve.
Joan Crawford is generally remembered for his roles, but you should be remembered for a career that many faced a different character. She is reported to have been very generous to his fans, though not as successful with his family. Both may derive from his hard work ethic. His most famous films include Mildred Pierce, Humoresque, what happened to Baby Jane? and possessed.
Jean Arthur is another classic movie actress with a distinct voice. Voiced by Bernadette Peters ' is very reminiscent of. Arthur was a cute blonde who has often worked with the famous director Frank Capra. She also played along some of Hollywood's most popular leading men. She was paired with Cary Grant in only angels have wings, James Stewart in the political drama Mr. Smith goes to Washington, just as you can't Take It With You and Gary Cooper in Mr. Deeds goes to town.
Ginger Rogers was better known as dancing partner of Fred Astaire. But she held her own when not paired with the Topper. She was a roommate threatening in a boarding house in the stage. And she was the bride, her husband, played by James Stewart, was embarrassed to introduce her parents in a woman.
Ingrid Bergman , the protagonist of one of the most famous movies of all time, Casablanca. While many of his films were European films, had a beautiful series of films in American cinema. Other films for which is Notorious for Alfred Hitchcock, a spy film, co-starring Cary Grant.
Lucille Ball is the original favorite redhead made a superstar from her starring role in the television series I Love Lucy. Unfortunately, the film is often underestimated. She starred in four films with Bob Hope and had a supporting role in the impressive stage. In her films pre-Lucy, it is difficult to recognize in her. But it is not a bad thing. His acting is simply UN-Lucy as incredible and showcases of ball's ability to perform a variety of characters.
These actresses paved the way for modern women in Hollywood. Their tenacity during a time when women were not considered equal is to be remembered and respected.
Nathania Johnson author is http://www.ClassicMovieLounge.com a blog about classic films and old Hollywood.
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