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2. Ideal Woman.

Subjects
GOODBYE, Mr. Chips (Film), GARSON, Greer
Published
1943

4. (NEARLY) EVERYONE LOVES GREER GARSON.

Author

Nilsson, Jeff

Subjects
GARSON, Greer, ADVENTURE (Film)
Abstract

The article focuses on actress Greer Garson who under adoration and adversity inspires in screen husbands are quality admired by woman and mentions introduction of Garson as starring actor for the movie "Adventure" during MGM sales luncheon in Chicago.

Published
2022

6. GODDESS OF WAR.

Author

Breznican, Anthony

Subjects
*ACADEMY Awards, *WOMEN in motion pictures, 20TH century war films
Abstract

The article discusses the 1942 film "Mrs. Miniver," a war film from the perspective of a female character that won six Academy Awards. It notes the performance of actress Greer Garson and director William Wyler before covering the development and production of the film.

Published
2018

7. OSCAR WINNERS.

Subjects
*ACADEMY Awards, *ACTORS
Abstract

Presents information about former recipients of the Oscar for best supporting actor and actress at the Academy Awards. Consideration of the acceptance speeches of Greer Garson, William Holden, and Jack Palance; How actors George Scott and Marlon Brando both refused the Academy award; Use of the sealed envelope system to keep information about the winners secret.

Published
2003

8. Six degrees of Separation.

Author

POLLARD, STEPHANIE and POLLARD, JUSTIN

Subjects
PICASSO, Pablo, 1881-1973, AUSTEN, Jane, 1775-1817, GARSON, Greer
Abstract

The article features several notable people including Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso, English novelist Jane Austen and Anglo-American actress Greer Garson.

Published
2016

9. Greer Garson.

Author

Berg, A.S.

Subjects
GARSON, Greer
Abstract

Traces the career of actress Greer Garson. Looks at the Bel-Air home she shared with husband Richard Ney in the 1940s. Career; Image; House; Materials; Oscar speech.

Published
1992

10. Hollywood's Fabulous Female.

Author

Martin, Pete

Subjects
*ACTRESSES, BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

The article presents a biography of Greer Garson, MGM's actress and recipient of the most awards in cinema history. Greer, with her red hair, was born in County Down, north of Ireland. She received scholarships that paid her way to the University of London, where she finished her four-year course in three years and with honors. She went on to postgraduate work at Grenoble in France. Ever since she was a child, she wanted to be an actress.

Published
1946

11. The Glamour Beat.

Subjects
JOURNALISTS, ACADEMY Awards, WOMEN'S restrooms, MOTION pictures
Abstract

The article profiles Hollywood columnist Erskine "Showoff" Johnson. The author describes Johnson as a professional funnyman who has interviewed mind-readers to get scoops on prospective Oscar winners, examined Greer Garson's knees, inspected the ladies' room at Romanoff's restaurant, and has played bit parts in films.

Published
1950

12. Goodbye Please.

Author

Ferguson, Otis

Subjects
GOODBYE, Mr. Chips (Film), ONLY Angels Have Wings (Film), IT'S a Wonderful World (Film), WOOD, Sam, DONAT, Robert, GARSON, Greer, GRANT, Cary, 1904-1986, ARTHUR, Jean, 1900-1991, VAN Dyke, W. S., STEWART, James, 1908-1997, COLBERT, Claudette
Abstract

Reviews several motion pictures. "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," directed by Sam Wood and starring Robert Donat and Greer Garson; "Only Angels Have Wings," directed by Howard Hawks and starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur; "It's a Wonderful World," directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring James Stewart and Claudette Colbert.

Published
1939

13. PEOPLE.

Subjects
AWARDS
Published
1947

14. PEOPLE.

Subjects
GARSON, Greer, WRIGHT, Teresa, HUTTON, Barbara Woolworth, 1912-1979
Published
1947

15. The New Pictures.

Subjects
MRS. Parkington (Film), LAURA (Film), GARSON, Greer
Published
1944

17. The past 100 years

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

From The Santa Fe New Mexican April 14, 1916: Las Vegans Will Sound People of State on Plan To Change Name. Las Vegas, N.M., April 14 -- Not wishing to [...]

Published
2016

18. TAKE TEN

Subjects
Business, Business, international
Abstract

I'm absolutely thrilled when I watch vintage movies (mostly in black and white) on either TCM or MGM because I get reacquainted with some of my favorite actors. When I [...]

Published
2008

19. This is the longest speech ever made at the Oscars

Subjects
Business, General interest, Business, regional
Abstract

Feb. 26--The orchestra at the Academy Awards famously plays off any winner whose acceptance speech goes too long. Winners are typically given 45 seconds to thank God, Mom, Dad, the [...]

Published
2016

20. Affirmative.

Author

Gill, Brendan

Subjects
IT Happened in Broad Daylight (Film), SUNRISE at Campobello (Film), WORLD of Apu, The (Film), VAJDA, Ladislao, RUHMANN, Heinz, 1902-1994, LIVESEY, Roger, FROBE, Gert, BELLAMY, Ralph, GARSON, Greer, CRONYN, Hume, SHOEMAKER, Ann, RAY, Satyajit, 1921-1992
Abstract

The article reviews several motion pictures including "It Happened in Broad Daylight," directed by Ladislao Vajda and starring Heinz Ruhmann, Michel Simon, Roger Livesey and Gert Frobe, "Sunrise at Campobello," starring Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn and Ann Shoemaker, and "The World of Apu," directed by Satyajit Ray.

Published
1960

21. The New Pictures.

Subjects
LAW & the Lady, The (Film), DEAR Brat (Film), GARSON, Greer, WILDING, Michael, LAMAS, Fernando, ARNOLD, Edward, DE Wolfe, Billy, BETTGER, Lyle
Abstract

The article reviews the films "The Law and the Lady," starring Greer Garson, Michael Wilding and Fernando Lamas, and "Dear Brat," starring Edward Arnold, Billy De Wolfe and Lyle Bettger.

Published
1951

22. Matter of Opinion.

Subjects
WORLD news briefs, POLITICS & government of India, REVOLUTIONS, KINGS & rulers of India
Abstract

The article offers world news briefs. The government of India has charged Gaekwar of Baroda, one of the government's major maharajas, for promoting rebellion against the government. Irish-born Greer Garson took her last oath of U.S. citizenship with tears because she had mistakenly put perfume in her right eye to remove a cinder. Narriman Sadek supported the decision of her fiance King Farouk of Cairo, Egypt to have a simple wedding ceremony by reducing her accessories to 30 dresses, 30 pairs of shoes, and a 2,000 U.S. dollar wedding veil.

Published
1951

23. Thoughts & Afterthoughts.

Subjects
DOUGLAS, William O. (William Orville), 1898-1980, GARSON, Greer
Abstract

The article presents quotes from U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas stating his positive impressions of India, Irish-born actress Greer Garson on her application for U.S. citizenship, and Garry Davis on his interest in reclaiming his U.S. citizenship.

Published
1950

24. TELEVISION NEXT WEEK.

Author

L, A. W.

Subjects
TELEVISION programs, ANIMATED films, TELEVISION broadcasting, CARICATURES & cartoons
Abstract

This article presents the schedule of television programs during December 16-22, 1956. The program "The Little Foxes" will be aired on December 16. This program is Lillian Heilman's highly-charged parable on the rise of the industrial South. It will star Greer Garson and Franchot Tone, and is an admirable way to begin exploding the blacklist terror. The program "The Boing-Boing Show" is the premiere of a premiere of a regular half-hour cartoon series hosted by the whimsical Gerald McBoing Boing. The series, designed to amuse the whole family, will lead off this week with a fable based on the life of Raoul Dufy.

Published
1956

25. PEOPLE.

Subjects
MOTION picture actors & actresses
Published
1959

26. Class-A Paint Jobs.

Author

Ferguson, Otis

Subjects
PRIDE & Prejudice (Film : 1940), LEONARD, Robert Z., GARSON, Greer, OLIVIER, Laurence, 1907-1989
Abstract

The article reviews the film "Pride and Prejudice," by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Greer Garson and Laurence Oliver.

Published
1940

27. New Picture.

Subjects
FILM reviewing
Abstract

The article reviews the film "Sunrise at Campobello," starring Ralph Bellamy and Greer Garson, directed by Vincent J. Donehue .

Published
1960

28. CURRENT & CHOICE.

Subjects
GUY Named Joe, A (Film), MADAME Curie (Film), HAPPY Land (Film), TRACY, Spencer, 1900-1967, GARSON, Greer, AMECHE, Don
Published
1944

29. CURRENT & CHOICE.

Subjects
MADAME Curie (Film), GARSON, Greer, HAPPY Land (Film), AMECHE, Don, GUADALCANAL Diary (Film), BENDIX, William
Published
1943

30. MILESTONES.

Subjects
TURNER, Lana, GARSON, Greer
Published
1943

31. PEOPLE.

Subjects
GARSON, Greer, SCHENCK, Joseph M., DENNISON, Jo-Carroll, 1923-2021
Published
1942

32. Current & Choice.

Subjects
MRS. Miniver (Film), YANKEE Doodle Dandy (Film), NATIVE Land (Film), HURWITZ, Leo, CAGNEY, James, 1899-1986, GARSON, Greer
Published
1942

33. CURRENT & CHOICE.

Subjects
MRS. Miniver (Film), GARSON, Greer, YANKEE Doodle Dandy (Film), CAGNEY, James, 1899-1986, THIS Above All (Film), FONTAINE, Joan, 1917-2013
Published
1942

34. CURRENT & CHOICE.

Subjects
SERGEANT York (Film), STARS Look Down, The (Film), BLOSSOMS in the Dust (Film), COOPER, Gary, 1901-1961, LOCKWOOD, Margaret, GARSON, Greer
Published
1941

35. CURRENT & CHOICE.

Subjects
BLOSSOMS in the Dust (Film), MAN Hunt (Film), MAJOR Barbara (Film), GARSON, Greer, PIDGEON, Walter, 1897-1984, HILLER, Wendy
Published
1941

36. My View: Laura Fine Hawkes

Author

Hawkes, Laura Fine

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Laura Fine Hawkes In response to a recent letter (Save theater,' Letters to the editor, Nov. 4) I wanted to provide points of clarification about the Greer Garson Theatre [...]

Published
2014

37. War is Rude.

Author

Grimsley, Mark

Subjects
MRS. Miniver (Film), WYLER, William, GARSON, Greer
Published
2015

38. Santa Fe University of Art and Design and Pecos National Historical Park Host Greer Garson 110th Birthday Tribute Weekend

Subjects
Garson Studios -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Historic sites -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, National parks and reserves -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Universities and colleges -- United States -- New Mexico -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Business, general
Abstract

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) September 11, 2014 Santa Fe University of Art and Design (SFUAD) and Pecos National Historical Park today announced that the two institutions will jointly host the [...]

Published
2014

40. Antarctic films offer visual surprise.

Author

PYPER, WENDY

Subjects
TARGET Earth (Film), CONQUEST of Space (Film), PRIDE & Prejudice (Film : 2005), GARSON, Greer, OLIVIER, Laurence, 1907-1989
Published
2017

41. DEAR PASA

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Garson photo rings a few bells I enjoyed your fine article on Greer Garson, 'A redhead to remember' [The Big Picture, Dec. 1] and thought you might be interested in [...]

Published
2006

42. THE BIG PICTURE TAKES ON FILM

Subjects
Actors, Actresses, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

A REDHEAD TO REMEMBER She once said she was the only natural redhead in Hollywood and couldn't figure out why Hollywood kept casting her as a matronly woman and photographing [...]

Published
2006

43. BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE GREER GARSON RANCH

Subjects
Actors, Actresses, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Standing on the weathered front porch of Greer Garson's former Pecos ranch overlooking Glorieta Mesa, it's easy to imagine why a Hollywood actress was drawn to such rugged, dramatic country. [...]

Published
2003

44. Goodbye Mr Chips (Film).

Author

Macnab, Geoffrey

Subjects
GOODBYE, Mr. Chips (Film), DONAT, Robert, GARSON, Greer
Abstract

Reviews the film "Goodbye Mr. Chips," starring Robert Donat and Greer Garson.

Published
2004

47. A Nazi Cops an Oscar.

Author

GEHRING, WES D.

Subjects
*ACADEMY Awards
Abstract

The article focuses on the offbeat incidents in the history of Oscar Awards in the U.S. It is stated that Apache-garbed Sacheen Littlefeather declined the Best Actor award for the film The Godfather on March 27, 1973. It is mentioned that actress Greer Garson won the Best Actress award for the film Mrs. Miniver on March 4, 1943 and gave nearly six minutes long speech after claiming that she was practically unprepared.

Published
2016

48. Inside a family that doesn't work

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: JOEL YANOFSKY S.L. Sparling's narrator in The Nest Egg is named is named for the actress Greer Garson, but that's where the resemblance ends. Greer Payton is no stiff-upper-lip [...]

Published
1991

49. Movie classic of the week: 'Mrs. Miniver'

Author

Day, Crosby

Subjects
Garson, Greer, Miniver, Kay
Abstract

X X X MRS. MINIVER 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13 TCM .imdb.com/Title?0051658 X X X Hollywood's tribute to its Allies during World War II diminished in power as the war […]

Published
1999

50. CAN YOU NAME THIS STAR?

Author

Stuart, Raymond R.

Subjects
*PHOTOGRAPHS, *CELEBRITIES
Abstract

Presents childhood photographs of Hollywood celebrities. Janet Leigh; Greer Garson; Spencer Tracy.

Published
1978

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