Gentlemen: The most beautiful actress from the beginning of film up to the 50's....

[KilroyCD]

Thanks Carter!

Kilroy, Here are a few more of Carole Landis just for you.

Though Ingrid Bergman was my first answer to the question posed, Carole Landis has always been a personal favourite of mine. Great pics Carter! :eusa_clap

 

[KilroyCD]

I like Jane Russel.....

Betcha haven't seen this photo of Jane Russell as an Air Raid Warden. I'd let her put my lights out any time! lol

 

[52Styleline]

Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler. AKA Hedy Lamarr Not only could this unbelievably beautiful woman stop traffic, but she was smart as well.

 

[Boris K]

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I was always partial to Olivia De Havilland (not necessarily in Gone with the Wind, though )

 

[deadpandiva]

Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler. AKA Hedy Lamarr Not only could this unbelievably beautiful woman stop traffic, but she was smart as well.

When I first started watching classic movies, Hedy Lamarr was my Ideal. It's no wonder I have self esteem issues. She was flawless.

 

[vonwotan]

Would Capucine meet the pre-1950 requirement? I know most of her career was a bit later but, most of the obvious choices, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Louise Brooks, et al. have been mentioned. She was, perhaps, my second crush? After Fran Jeffries who's carreer did not begin until the mid- to late- sixties.

 

[carter]

Una Merkel, 1903-1986

Happy Holidays !

 

[Eliza]

That lady is CUTE!

 

[ShortClara]

When I first started watching classic movies, Hedy Lamarr was my Ideal. It's no wonder I have self esteem issues. She was flawless.

Miss DeadPan, you should not say such things! I have such a girl crush on you!!

My pick is Miss Clara Bow. WOWZA Yowza what a spirit!

 

[CharlesB]

Grace Kelly always

 

[Donato]

Two of the most beautiful women who ever lived - Gina Lollobrigida and Hedy Lamarr

Gina Lollobrigida

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Hedy Lamarr

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(Love her hat!!!

 

[Patrick Murtha]

One actress that comes immediately to mind when speaking of great beauties is the Chinese silent film actress Ruan Lingyu (1910-1935):

You can read about this remarkable star, who died tragically young by suicide, at this fan website:

http://www.geocities.com/lingyuruan/engmain.html

In 1992 the great Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan made a heartbreakingly beautiful film about Ruan Lingyu, known in English as Actress and starring Maggie Cheung (a great beauty in her own right). In its full-length version (154 minutes), this is the greatest "biopic" I have ever seen, and a daringly sophisticated one, combining "straight" drama, excerpts from Ruan Lingyu's actual films, and documentary interviews.

 

[buelligan]

Who can forget Mrs Lauren Bacall:

And the always adorable Audrey Hepburn:

 

[buelligan]

Almost forgot the stunning Janet Leigh:

 

[Twitch]

Since there were many, I'd say one of them was Liz Taylor during this era...

 

[obiwan]

What was it?

The make up?

The photographer?

The cinematography?

Or did the women of a bygone era just care about how they presented themselves? Hair done, make up applied, properly clothed.

 

[Donato]

You are quite right about Liz Taylor...

Since there were many, I'd say one of them was Liz Taylor during this era...

She was the only woman my father used to say he could leave my mother for...fat chance...they were happily married for nearly 50 years! But Liz deserves a photo on this thread and here it is.

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[MrNewportCustom]

What was it?

The make up?

The photographer?

The cinematography?

Or did the women of a bygone era just care about how they presented themselves? Hair done, make up applied, properly clothed.

All of the above. But mostly the last one. This world needs more women (well, people in general) who care about how they present themselves, carry themselves and treat other people.

Me? One of my all-time fave actresses has alays been Themla Todd. Especially in Horse Feathers and Monkey Business with the Marx Brothers. College widow, indeed!

You can see both Thelma Todd and Una Merkel in 1931's pre-code pre-Bogart version of The Maltese Falcon.


Lee
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[pgoat]

So many beautiful photos!

Personally I could never single out one actress from this or later eras. There are just too many women, all beautiful in their own way.

I will say that I haven't seen Joan Crawford, Barbara Stanwyck or Claudette Colbert mentioned here. All were very attractive and terrific actresses who continued playing starring roles after they were well past their 'it' girl years. I always thought Colbert in particular was a truly fine actress.

Of course, Bette Davis had those eyes - and a really long career!!!

 

[Blackjack]

So many beautiful photos!

Personally I could never single out one actress from this or later eras. There are just too many women, all beautiful in their own way.

I agree, after looking at them the decision is next to impossible. But...If forced to pick just one, Ava Gardner.