Apparently, this is Lily Gladstone month on Watch Words: she stars in two of the films we feature. We know her name, of course, since she was nominated for an Oscar for Killers of the Flower Moon: Major part in a Major film. How’d that happen?
The classic discovery story of Old Hollywood is the spotting of Lana Turner, sitting at the counter of Schwab’s drug store when she was spotted. (And maybe her legs had something to do with it.)
It’s not that easy any more. Lily Gladstone, for example, was in 17 films in the ten years before she was cast by Scorsese. And that was after a BFA in Acting/Directing.
Life was simpler back then. And I sometimes miss it.
BTW, Lana Turner became a pretty good actor. (The Postman Always Rings Twice in 1946 ).
MOVIES
Under the Bridge
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Fancy Dance
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