Glad you set the record straight about Vivian Blaine. She starred in quite a few films at 20th Century Fox. While it's true that studio's top female star was first Alice Faye (and Shirley Temple), then Betty Grable, Vivian Blaine along with June Haver, were right there in that studio's hierarchy at that time, in support in some and starring in some other what were mostly A films; Fox had the most sumptuous Technicolor of all the studios and also were considered to have the best orchestra of the studios too (yep, considered even better than MGM by many). Even if she was in a few black and white ones like "Doll Face", they were entertaining and with co-stars like Don Ameche, Carmen Miranda and Perry Como! She got a great response when she reprised an abridged version of "Adelaide's Lament" at the famous 25th Anniversary Tony Awards as well. Miss Adelaide is ageless, and it's a wonderful role with which to always be remembered.
I'm so gratified and happy to hear of her selfless and heartfelt response and actions that started during the early days of the AIDS crisis. Not only was she a great singer and wonderful actress, she was a real mensch. |
