Of course, one of the films she is best remembered for was remade this past year, though Nightmare Alley is as likely to become a musical as Fraulein Maria is to become a nun. I am both a big fan of the 1947 film and the 2021 remake, but I missed Joan Blondell greatly in the newer film. She was a terrific and underrated actress, one who should be better remembered. She did great work right up to the end if Opening Night is any indication.
The bulk of her stage work occurred before 1930, when she hit Hollywood. I wish she'd done more in later years. |
