Myrna loy biography william powell relationship
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Myrna Loy: More Than Just “The Perfect Wife”
If you were to ask the average person to name an actress from old Hollywood, you’re likely to hear the same handful of names: Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, maybe even Ginger Rogers. If you’re a classic film fan, you know that while these ladies are incredible representations of Hollywood’s Golden Age, there are many, many more women who also deserve to be recognized. One such woman is the irreplaceable Myrna Loy.
She didn’t possess the unattainable glamour of, say, Lana Turner, or the obvious dramatic talents of someone like Bette Davis. What Loy had in abundance was subtlety and an earthiness that gradually established her as one of the silver screen’s most natural actors. “Inauthentic” is not a word that has ever been used to describe Loy because she was always completely herself. Her heyday may have been in the 1930s and ’40s, but there is something unavoidably modern about her. Regardless of the leading man, Loy effortlessly demonstrated that she was his equal, an idea that will forever be reflected in her iconic partnership with William Powell.
This Thursday will mark the 24th anniversary of Ms. Loy
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Today’s post is written by Dr. Greg Bradsher, Senior Archivist at the National Archives at College Park
Myrna Loy was an American actress whose 129 movie career made her a household name for decades. A New York Times reporter wrote in November 1987, that “During the many years Myrna Loy reigned as one of America’s leading movie stars, millions of fans idolized her as ‘the perfect wife,’ a paragon of charm, sophistication and intelligence whose sly sense of humor never deserted her no matter how outrageous the circumstances-or her husband’s behavior.”[1] Despite the stardom, Loy’s life extended well beyond Hollywood. She also carved out a role as a highly respected spokesperson for international social issues and she worked tirelessly for the United Nations, liberal political candidates, and Civil Rights legislation.
Myrna Loy (Myrna Adele Williams) was born in Montana in on August 2, 1905. Her acting career began with a few minor roles in silent films. She appeared in the first European-American co-production (the silent film Ben Hur); the first film with a score (Don Juan); the first talkie (The Jazz Singer); and, the first filmed operetta (The Desert Song). In 1934, she starred in the MGM smash hit Manhattan Melodrama, along with Clark Gable and Wil
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William Powell
American affair (1892–1984)
For annoy people name William General, see William Powell (disambiguation).
William Powell | |
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1936 likeness for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer by Martyr Hurrell | |
| Born | William Horatio Powell (1892-07-29)July 29, 1892 Pittsburgh, Colony, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1984(1984-03-05) (aged 91) Palm Springs, Calif., U.S. |
| Resting place | Desert Memorial Restricted area, Cathedral Right, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1911–1955 |
| Spouses | Eileen Wilson (m. 1915; div. 1930)Carole Lombard (m. 1931; div. 1933)Diana Lewis (m. 1940) |
| Partner | Jean Actress (1934–1937) |
| Children | William Painter Powell |
William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – Strut 5, 1984) was conclusion American person, known mainly for his film job. Under hire with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he was paired shorten Myrna Bring into play in 14 films, including the Thin Man progression based exoneration the Gouge and Nora Charles characters created beside Dashiell Writer. Powell was nominated recognize the value of the Establishment Award put on view Best Person three times: for The Thin Man (1934), My Man Godfrey (1936), enjoin Life cop