If I had to pick one girl from the golden era

[Jack Armstrong]

This has been a great thread, and as a new participant here, it's time to add my own suggestions:

For openers, even though she's not a Golden Ager, I have to insist that Hayley Mills was the greatest Classic Babe of all time. No question. If ever there was an angel incarnate, it was her.

But if we're sticking to the Golden Age, then it has to be Judy Garland. Brilliant, beautiful, unbelievably talented -- she had it all. Every time I see Girl Crazy (which devotes entirely too much time to the annoying Mickey Rooney), I go Judy Crazy all over again. What a doll.

That said, there's one other Classic Babe whom I'm very surprised hasn't been mentioned at all yet: Shirley Temple. Once she outgrew her obnoxious Good Ship Lollipop phase, Shirley was a major contender in the Dynamite Babe category:

http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Shirley/images9/gallery/shirley_color1949.jpg

http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Shirley/images9/gallery/shirley_color1943.jpg

http://www.classicmoviekids.com/images/t/temple/temple321.jpg

http://www.shirleytempledolls.com/photos/208.jpg

http://www.shirleytempledolls.com/photos/204.jpg

 

[katiemakeup]

(surprise surprise) Joan, Joan & more Joan
http://www.celebrity-pictures-world.com/pics/j/joan-crawford/joan-crawford-006.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/1920/pgh027joancrawford8ml.jpg

http://freeweb.supereva.com/barbaratampieri.dadacasa/p7088.jpg

I also love...

Ava
http://www.retro-girls.com/girls/ava%20gardner/gardner4.jpg

Rita
http://www.lafterhall.com/hayworth2sm.jpg

 

[jbrown173]

I was glad to see several people early in the thread mention Myrna Loy as their actress of choice. I used to think I was the only guy who'd still rate her tops (until I joined the Fedora Lounge, that is).

Here's a lovely early pic of Myrna:

But I think it's imperative to add Claudette Colbert:

 

[Lena_Horne]

My only votes for the time being go to Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Shirley Maclaine:

L_H

 

[mjbrekke]

Oh man, this is terrible. Myrna...Kate...Myrna...Kate...AAAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! Don't make me choose!!!!

 

[Wild Root]

Any one here say Nancy Carroll?

I think Nancy Carroll was rather cute in the 30's!

Or, how about Bebe Daniels? I think she was rather nice looking in the WB's 1933 movie 42nd Street!

If you couldn't tell, I like the 30's!

=WR=

 

[DanielJones]

We could also add to the list of beauties Jinx Falkenburgh.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Wild Root]

Ooh, yes!

Very nice indeed!

Good taste there friend.

=WR=

 

[Big Joe]

If I had to pick one girl, I'd vote for Marlene Dietrich.

Big Joe

 

[Marc Chevalier]

We could also add to the list of beauties Jinx Falkenburgh.

Falkenberg.


One of my favorites. Born in Spain to American parents; grew up in Santiago, Chile, where she was a swimming champion; top model, then actress, radio cohost, and author. Absolutely gorgeous. She died about a year and a half ago.

 

[D-Day-Doll]

Is anyone a fan of Nan Wynn? She did the singing for Rita Hayworth in her movies. I guess I'm partial to Nan Wynn because my friends think I look like her.

http://www.skylighters.org/yankgotm/

http://www.parabrisas.com/d_wynnn.php

 

[herringbonekid]

I guess I'm partial to Nan Wynn because my friends think I look like her.



you're cuter.

 

[EL COLORADO]

Devestating beauty, devestating actress.
Peerless

 

[Wild Root]

Ah yes, Marilyn. You know, there are so many charms about her. I also enjoy her early look before the "Monroe" days.

Her first public exposure that started it all.... I give you, Norma Gene.

=WR=

 

[Nonchalant]

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I guess I'm partial to Nan Wynn because my friends think I look like her.

Lucky you ... or should I say, your lucky husband!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

At this point, Louise Brooks wins the award for "Girl From the Golden Era Picked Most Often In This Thread."

 

[Wild Root]

At this point, Louise Brooks wins the award for "Girl From the Golden Era Picked Most Often In This Thread."

Yeah, this thread is getting to be real long. Too long to start at the front and see who's been mentioned already.

=WR=

 

[Nonchalant]

Yeah, this thread is getting to be real long. Too long to start at the front and see who's been mentioned already.

=WR=

Quite the contrary! When you only have one choice to make, you choose the very best! Of course, I've always been soft on Patricia Neal...

 

[Steve]

Yeah, this thread is getting to be real long. Too long to start at the front and see who's been mentioned already.

=WR=

I did.