When I worked in a motorcycle dealership I met and talked with Troy Donahue several times before I knew his name! He rode a Honda 750, but his hair was long and he had a beard. Then when he told me his name he said he was playing the role of Charles Mason in a movie and I laughed saying he wouldn't be believed. Well, he wasn't believed and the movie flopped and he admitted I had been right! But he was a good guy, with a good sense of humor and when I learned he was in a daytime soap opera on TV I was glad for him. Hollywood seems to be a very cruel industry, making and then breaking it's talent, and subject to the slightest breeze in public opinion. It must be very hard for female actresses especially, as they are discarded sooner then men.
Elke Sommer, another European import with blonde hair. She had oomph and a cute pout. In the 60's, she starred with Paul Newman in 'The Prize'. Delores Hart, a very sweet girl-next-door type, who was Elvis Presley's leading lady in films such as King Creole and Loving You, and achieved a modicum of stardom during the 60's in films such as 'Where the boys are', St. Francis of Assisi and Come fly with me. She relinquished her stardom to become a nun. She is still loved and fondly remembered. Patty Duke a great emotional actress who walked away with an Oscar for her film The Miracle Worker with Anne Bankcroft. Most of her work was critically acclaimed, both from movies and television dramas. She was memorable too as Neely O'Hara in Valley of the dolls. Yvette Mimieux, a shrewd actress who knew how to stay ahead in the movies and TV business. She landed plum parts in films such as : Toys in the attic, Joy in the morning, Where the boys are, Diamond Head. She played with Chris George and Diane McBain in 'The delta factor'. James Darren, a great family favorite, both as a singer and as an actor. Fondly remembered for movies like Gidget, Diamond Head, Let no man write my epitaph and For those who think young. He was a great singer too, with a voice reminiscent of Frank Sinatra. Stella Stevens, never really made it big but was great as a comedienne. A good dramatic outing was 'Too late blues' with Bobby Darin. With her honey-blonde hair, she was a pleasant looker. Sal Mineo was an anachronism for his time. He could also be labelled an iconoclast. He gave wonderful performances in whatever he touched : movies or television. His Rebel without a cause was a case in point. He died tragically. Sorry, Deborah Kerr is an anomaly in this group, belonging with stars and actors of the 40's, 50's and 60's of a superior league.
Deborah Kerr? She is a completely random choice. She was a long established star during Hollywood's classic era in the 40s and 50s. That she played in fewer movies as she reached her 40s was a common occurrence forHollywood actresses. You could count dozens and dozens of actresses among them.
Movie stars, from which ever era, have their moments of ascendancy and eventual decline. They are young, have a hit film or a hit series and become stars overnight, but rarely do they ever have long innings. Here is my feedback to this video upload: George Chakaris came into the spotlight with the critically acclaimed 'West side story' and walked away with an Oscar in the male supporting category. Prior to this, he could be seen in the 50's withering away in the chorus of many musicals like 'Gentlemen prefer blonds'. Yes, he was a fine dancer and also a good actor and continued to show his talent in films like Kings of the Sun and Diamond Head. Sue Lyon garnered fame and notoriety in her first film as the child-woman in 'Lolita' with James Mason and Shelley Winters. She followed this film with the critically acclaimed 'Night of the Iguana' where she was merely window-dressing. She fell off the radar after this film and little or nothing was seen of her. Carol Lynley: A very good actress in films and Broadway: Anniversary Waltz and The Potting Shed. She won a Golden Globe as most promising newcomer for films: Blue Denim and The light in the forest. Ms. Lynley who was a classic beauty, was a child model before being discovered for the movies. Her star shone bright in movies and in TV parts all through the 60's and 70's in films like Harlow, The Cardinal, The Poseidon Adventure. Peter O'Toole best remembered for Lawrence of Arabia and Becket, was nominated for an Oscar several times. Pamela Tiffin, was a real sweetheart. She could pose in a bikini, a plunging decolletage and still come out looking as pure as the wind-driven snow. She just couldn't help hiding her good-girl image. She was impressive in such films as Summer & Smoke, State Fair. She achieved moderate success in Europe, alas as a sex-symbol. Jean Seberg, a true classic beauty of Hollywood's bygone era and highly memorable in films like Mervyn LeRoy's 'Moment to moment" , Let no man write my epitaph, Saint Joan and "In the French- style. She died tragically in the early 70's. Cappucine, another European import remembered for 'A walk on the wild side' and 'The singer, not the song'. She had European chic. Richard Beymer: Recall him briefly in West side story and Adventures of a young man. Dorothy Malone, this 40's/50's and 60's star played in every genre of film you could think of. Her best came with 'Written on the wind' which brought her an Oscar. Troy Donahue, great stardom under his contract with Warner Bros from 1959-65 in films and TV series such as Surfside Six, A summer place, Parrish, Susan Slade and Lovers must learn. His career fizzled by the mid 60s. I shall continue with briefs on a few other left-out stars.
Peter O'Toole was high profile enough to be nominated for 8 Academy Awards (winning none) in 4 different decades.
I had a huge crush on Troy Donahue at around age 12. LOL
Some of these choices make sense. Others are very odd, like Peter O'Toole and Deborah Kerr.
When I worked in a motorcycle dealership I met and talked with Troy Donahue several times before I knew his name! He rode a Honda 750, but his hair was long and he had a beard. Then when he told me his name he said he was playing the role of Charles Mason in a movie and I laughed saying he wouldn't be believed. Well, he wasn't believed and the movie flopped and he admitted I had been right! But he was a good guy, with a good sense of humor and when I learned he was in a daytime soap opera on TV I was glad for him. Hollywood seems to be a very cruel industry, making and then breaking it's talent, and subject to the slightest breeze in public opinion. It must be very hard for female actresses especially, as they are discarded sooner then men.
Elke Sommer, another European import with blonde hair. She had oomph and a cute pout. In the 60's, she starred with Paul Newman in 'The Prize'. Delores Hart, a very sweet girl-next-door type, who was Elvis Presley's leading lady in films such as King Creole and Loving You, and achieved a modicum of stardom during the 60's in films such as 'Where the boys are', St. Francis of Assisi and Come fly with me. She relinquished her stardom to become a nun. She is still loved and fondly remembered. Patty Duke a great emotional actress who walked away with an Oscar for her film The Miracle Worker with Anne Bankcroft. Most of her work was critically acclaimed, both from movies and television dramas. She was memorable too as Neely O'Hara in Valley of the dolls. Yvette Mimieux, a shrewd actress who knew how to stay ahead in the movies and TV business. She landed plum parts in films such as : Toys in the attic, Joy in the morning, Where the boys are, Diamond Head. She played with Chris George and Diane McBain in 'The delta factor'. James Darren, a great family favorite, both as a singer and as an actor. Fondly remembered for movies like Gidget, Diamond Head, Let no man write my epitaph and For those who think young. He was a great singer too, with a voice reminiscent of Frank Sinatra. Stella Stevens, never really made it big but was great as a comedienne. A good dramatic outing was 'Too late blues' with Bobby Darin. With her honey-blonde hair, she was a pleasant looker. Sal Mineo was an anachronism for his time. He could also be labelled an iconoclast. He gave wonderful performances in whatever he touched : movies or television. His Rebel without a cause was a case in point. He died tragically. Sorry, Deborah Kerr is an anomaly in this group, belonging with stars and actors of the 40's, 50's and 60's of a superior league.
Deborah Kerr? She is a completely random choice. She was a long established star during Hollywood's classic era in the 40s and 50s. That she played in fewer movies as she reached her 40s was a common occurrence forHollywood actresses. You could count dozens and dozens of actresses among them.
Troy Donahue had a small part in "Godfather II" as Connie's boyfriend Merle Johnson. Merle Johnson was Donahue's real name
Troy Donahue was immortalised in Grease😅
Movie stars, from which ever era, have their moments of ascendancy and eventual decline. They are young, have a hit film or a hit series and become stars overnight, but rarely do they ever have long innings. Here is my feedback to this video upload: George Chakaris came into the spotlight with the critically acclaimed 'West side story' and walked away with an Oscar in the male supporting category. Prior to this, he could be seen in the 50's withering away in the chorus of many musicals like 'Gentlemen prefer blonds'. Yes, he was a fine dancer and also a good actor and continued to show his talent in films like Kings of the Sun and Diamond Head. Sue Lyon garnered fame and notoriety in her first film as the child-woman in 'Lolita' with James Mason and Shelley Winters. She followed this film with the critically acclaimed 'Night of the Iguana' where she was merely window-dressing. She fell off the radar after this film and little or nothing was seen of her. Carol Lynley: A very good actress in films and Broadway: Anniversary Waltz and The Potting Shed. She won a Golden Globe as most promising newcomer for films: Blue Denim and The light in the forest. Ms. Lynley who was a classic beauty, was a child model before being discovered for the movies. Her star shone bright in movies and in TV parts all through the 60's and 70's in films like Harlow, The Cardinal, The Poseidon Adventure. Peter O'Toole best remembered for Lawrence of Arabia and Becket, was nominated for an Oscar several times. Pamela Tiffin, was a real sweetheart. She could pose in a bikini, a plunging decolletage and still come out looking as pure as the wind-driven snow. She just couldn't help hiding her good-girl image. She was impressive in such films as Summer & Smoke, State Fair. She achieved moderate success in Europe, alas as a sex-symbol. Jean Seberg, a true classic beauty of Hollywood's bygone era and highly memorable in films like Mervyn LeRoy's 'Moment to moment" , Let no man write my epitaph, Saint Joan and "In the French- style. She died tragically in the early 70's. Cappucine, another European import remembered for 'A walk on the wild side' and 'The singer, not the song'. She had European chic. Richard Beymer: Recall him briefly in West side story and Adventures of a young man. Dorothy Malone, this 40's/50's and 60's star played in every genre of film you could think of. Her best came with 'Written on the wind' which brought her an Oscar. Troy Donahue, great stardom under his contract with Warner Bros from 1959-65 in films and TV series such as Surfside Six, A summer place, Parrish, Susan Slade and Lovers must learn. His career fizzled by the mid 60s. I shall continue with briefs on a few other left-out stars.
His last major role, "Venus" in 2006 earned him his ninth Oscar nomination
"The Fifth Cord" (featuring Pamela Tiffin) is a good Italian Giallo movie.
I recognize the narrator from Dan Olson's audiobook grifter video.
Why ask for comments, only to disable the comments?
"I welcome all criticism, except from people who disagree with me"?
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Please stop doing these. You have. zero credibility.
PETER O"TOOLE???!!