On new years eve, four completely different people played by pierce. Aug 26, 2016 myrna is a visual artist and a poet and the output of both genres seem to come from nowhere there is no planning when she picks up a brush, similarly, there is no preparation when creating poetry. Myrna changed her last name to loy and the rest was history. In honor of myrna loy, a poem was created called, montana women, which was read at the celebration of her 86th birthday. She returned to films with the thin man goes home 1945. So nice to come home to is a love letter from its writerdirector, the late film critic richard schickel to loy the actress. There are, of course, absolutely no extras, but in this case, the documentary is. Noone it seems, because after this, most of myrnas films had her playing the lead as a wife or devoted girlfriend prompting the documentary myrna loy.
Artist436492 and artist440431 are probably one of my all time favorite onscreen couples from classic hollywood. William powell and myrna loy the thin man goes home see more. Myrna loy beautiful classic actresses of the old hollywood glamour. The thin man collection on vod and dvd stream on demand. Myrna loy was an american film, television and stage actress.
I note some of my thoughts on them and minor trivia as well. Myrna loy in a bias cut gown seen in the thin man 1934 oversized collars and cuffs, interesting hats, large buttons, ruffles and fur were also in vogue and all of myrna loys beautiful costumes in the first thin man film, created by her favorite designer dolly tree, reflect these extravagant trends. Search, discover and share your favorite myrna loy gifs. She devoted a bit part of her life, when she could have been making movies, to. An average ultimate movie rankings umr score is 40. She was a delightful actor but proved herself more than that in her devotion to politics and social causes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All of loy s films released prior to the desert song 1929 were silent except where noted. You cant really love classic film without having seen at least one of the thin man series, and if you are only going to watch one, then this is definitely the best. These myrna loy big butt pictures are sure to leave you mesmerized and awestruck. She also appeared in an underrated film adaptation of john steinbecks novel, the red pony 1949, costarring robert mitchum. Myrna loy the thin man, mr blandings builds his dream house life is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming. Jan 01, 2014 myrna ploy was an american film, television and stage actress. The actress myrna loy looks back on her career as a hollywood star who ap.
August 2, 1905 december 14, 1993 was an american film, television and stage actress. I was a homely kid with freckles that came out every spring and stuck on me till christmas. Myrna is a visual artist and a poet and the output of both genres seem to come from nowhere there is no planning when she picks up a brush, similarly, there is. Myrna loy has a star on the hollywood walk of fame at 6685 hollywood boulevard. Myrna loy pyramid illustrated history of the movies. Quirk exceeds his usual high standards, giving us literally hundreds upon hundreds of rare stills from loy s earliest career as a beginning actress appearing in dozens of longforgotten minor films. Loy played a foreign type of siren in many films, until film makers finally realized she had her own personality and appeal.
She came to embody the perfect wifesympathetic, wise and sexyopposite william powell, clark gable and others. Trained as a dancer, loy devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. The myrna loy filmography presents a chronology of the motion picture and television appearances of actress myrna loy. So nice to come home to is a good, if not terribly informative, documentary about loy, the qualities she brought to film, and her evolution from exotic, mysterious female roles to light comedy. They first glimpse each other across a long hall, and then come together for a longawaited embrace. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Myrna loy was born myrna adele williams on august 2, 1905 in helena, montana, to adelle mae johnson and david franklin williams. Trained as a dancer, she devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. Powell and loy portray a playfullyinlove couple with nothing but time on their. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. She devoted a bit part of her life, when she could have been making movies, to helping our troops.
All of loys films were produced in the united states except for that dangerous age 1949, which was produced in great britain. Originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp or a woman of asian descent, her career prospects improved following her portrayal of nora charles in the. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Five myrna loy movies won at least one oscar in any categoryor 7. In 1991, the myrna loy center for the performing and media arts opened in downtown helena, montana, loys hometown. So nice to come home to 1991 see more soundtracks the old oaken bucket. Myrna ploy was an american film, television and stage actress. The documentary tells a lot about myrna loys work with our soldiers and the uso. Fifteen myrna loy movies received at least one oscar nomination in any categoryor 21. Myrna loy, aka lady loy radio dj, author, poet, visual artist. Myrna loy absolutely mastered the act of droll comedy and her standout roles.
Evelyn prentice is another drama though not as impacting as manhattan. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. A building at sony pictures studios, formerly mgm studios, in culver city is named in her honor. Myrna loy august 2, 1905 december 14, 1993 was an american actress.
Here are the ten reasons i completely adore the philadelphia story, one of. I never enjoyed my work more than when i worked with william powell. Myrna loy in too hot to handle, 1938, beautiful photo of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Its the sequence in william wylers the best years of our lives 1946 when fredric march come home to her his wife for good after years serving in the war. See more ideas about myrna loy, hollywood and william powell. She doesnt, but she does her best to refresh it and its subject, myrna loy, in the minds of 21st century readers. So sit back and enjoy a thrillride of myrna loy big booty pictures. Myrna loy is one of my favorite actresses of all time, and this autobiography made her one of my favorite persons of all time. Some classic films you should bring over for your next girls night the thin man.
Tellingly, one of my favorite moments in all film includes myrna loy. All of loy s films were produced in the united states except for that dangerous age 1949, which was produced in great britain. Finally, a biography worthy of myrna loya smart, fascinating book about a smart, fascinating woman. A nice profile of myrna loy in costume for bride of the regiment 1930. The hardworking dancerturnedactress weathered typecasting of one kind or another for years before sashaying into screen immortality, martini in hand, as nora. Film star myrna loy in the photo by george hurrell.
Because there is a lack of scandal or lack of publicity of scandal, the book focuses on loy s film career and heavily depends on loy s autobiography, being and becoming. Myrna williams made her stage debut at age twelve at helenas old marlow theater in a dance she choreographed, based. Myrna loy was one of hollywoods most popular actresses of the 1930s and maintained that stardom for decades. Talkies recast her as the witty, professional woman nora. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters.
Her paternal grandparents were welsh, and her mother was of scottish and swedish descent. As loy was still alive when so nice to come to was made, there is no chance to see that some information would need updating. No less astonishing is the fact that loy, a montana ranchers daughter named for a whistlestop depot her father admired, should become, as her publicrelations nickname would have it, the perfect wife. I think myrna loy is so deserving of a fulllength bio by a reputable author and publisher. I hope this can serve as an introduction or beginners guide to this great onscreen duo. Her father, a rancher, was the youngest person ever elected to the montana. The only good girl in hollywood retells loy s story from an outsiders perspective as well as could be expected, but was a little too distant for me to recommend anything other than immediately buying a copy of myrna loy. Myrna loy and william powell with asta as nick and nora charles in the. Find alias nick and nora two documentary profiles william powell. Vintage fashion myrna loy, photo print ad white day dress with polka dots long floppy hat movie star model take a look at how popular vintage polka dot dresses were in the and over 20 pictures of vintage polka dot dresses and clothing.
In this case, the films of myrna loy, indefatigable movie writer lawrence j. Dec 01, 2016 simply put, william powell and myrna loy were the first screen couple and one might argue the last to make marriage look like fun. Myrna adele williams aka myrna loy was born on august 2nd in the year 1905. William powell and myrna loy are back, though not as nick and nora charles. For example, the year after the documentary was made, myrna loy was presented with an honorary oscar for lifetime achievement, which she accepted.
Myrna loy finger wave hell done right myrna loy very fashionable hairdo. Written, produced and directed by film critic richard schickel for turner home entertainment, the documentary is narrated by kathleen turner. William powell and myrna loy are probably one of my all time favorite onscreen couples from classic hollywood. The life and legends of jean harlow this first biography of myrna loy is so conscientiously researched, so closely written in detail and intelligent style that there will be no need for a second. Myrna loy being a fan of art deco, i am often drawn to myrna loy and the many films in which she starred, as so many of her screen portrayals were in front of beautiful screen deco backdrops. Myrna loy s earrings so much fun for a glamorous party see more. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion. Fortunately, she was rescued by the advent of the sound picture, where she was recast in the role of the witty, urbane, professional woman. Myrna loy she was so unique looking, i always wanted to look just like her 27 years old. Myrna loy so nice to come home to 1991 12 out of 4 richard schickel directs and kathleen turner narrates this documentary taking a look at the career of myrna loy. Leider takes on an unenviable task in followingup a twentyfour year old autobiography so good that others may have feared they couldnt match it.
Adler, it was the final film in the series to be directed by w. Myrna loy is an interesting character in the world of hollywoodan actress who didnt court scandal and that makes this movie biography very interesting. Dec 20, 2017 at the end of the silent era, myrna loy started her career as an exotic, theda baralike femme fatale. Locally brewed beer, fine wine, local organic kombucha, high omega3 movie popcorn, and light. If youre looking for any great detail into the life of loy then youre going to be disappointed as we really learn nothing. In this section, enjoy our galleria of myrna loy nearnude pictures as well. Trained as a dancer, loy devoted herself fully to an acting career following a. Great movies every night, plus worldclass concerts in a historic jailhouse. Sep 03, 2011 i wanted to like this one i really did. It took 80 films for myrna loy to become an overnight star.
This tribute to myrna loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed commentary. Quirk exceeds his usual high standards, giving us literally hundreds upon hundreds of rare stills from loys earliest career as a beginning actress appearing in dozens of longforgotten minor films. Myrna loy she was so unique looking, i always wanted to look just like her. So nice to come home to 1991 is a documentary that explores the life and career of the woman that audiences came to regard as the perfect wife, a title loy herself would later be amused by, as she was married and divorced four times. Nora myrna loy and nick charles william powell, with asta, try to solve a. At the end of the silent film era, myrna loy launched her career as a femme fatale. All of loys films released prior to the desert song 1929 were silent except where noted. Myrna changed her last name to loy and the rest was. Absolutely one of the best collection put together of myrna loy and william. Loy played the practical mother of a large family in the charming cheaper by the dozen 1950, which proved so successful that it spawned a sequel, belles on their toes 1952. Ill come back to this book and even more often, to many of her spellbinding films that i. Aug 19, 2016 myrna loy kennedy center honors myrna loy thin man myrna loy biography myrna loy and william powell full movies myrna loy interview myrna loy movies myrna loy movies full length myrna loy full. In 1991 the film studio documentary heres looking at you, warner bros and myrna loy so nice to come home to followed, but compared to. They first glimpse each other across a long hall, and then come.
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