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Ella Raines Arrives in Hollywood, Part Two December 31, 2019

Continued from part one. Hawks began grooming Raines for her debut in Corvette K-225 (1943), which he asked friend Richard Rossen to direct. He coached her on how to pose, move, and deliver lines for the camera and helped direct her early scenes with co-star Randolph Scott. Though Rossen was a friend, it didn’t stop…

Ella Raines Arrives in Hollywood, Part One December 24, 2019

When Joan Harrison’s first producing venture, Phantom Lady, was released through Universal, the film’s success elevated her to stardom. She was now the “Mistress of Suspense.” If asked at the time, she likely would have described this rise as part of her master plan. Joan always liked to remain in control. A signature piece of…

Waters That Run Deep: Reflections on Merle Oberon December 17, 2019

When Joan Harrison began co-writing and co-producing (though uncredited) Dark Waters in 1944, she already knew leading lady Merle Oberon from shared social circles. The actress’s successes on the British screen and her marriage to famed producer Alexander Korda meant that the two women were familiar. Oberon’s thick mane of raven hair, sparkling eyes, and…


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