Barbara Stanwick: another story of Cinderella

Hollywood of the thirties gave the world a whole galaxy of beautiful artists, among which, of course, the magnificent Barbara Stanwyck. Dizzying career and the next story of American Cinderella in one bottle - this is the life of this wonderful actress, the cinematographic activity of which, by the way, lasted almost 60 years! Is it possible to imagine a woman boldly facing the cameras at almost eighty? It turns out, yes. But first things first.

Childhood

The story of Cinderella begins, as befits, in a poor family, with the death of parents. Ruby was born, and this is the real name of the actress, July 16, 1907. Five children, among whom she happened to appear last, were quite a heavy burden. In 1910 the family tragedy began. Ruby's mom died under the tram wheels: some drunken passerby pushed her along the way. After some time the father of the family went to the construction of the Panama Canal, simply abandoning the children to the mercy of fate. In 1914 he was no more. So by the age of seven, the future Barbara Stanwyck turned out to be a round orphan.

The beginning of acting career

At thirteen, Ruby left school and went to work. The history of Cinderella is developing. The first adult steps in life are connected with the wrapping up of purchases in the department store, then there was a telephone company in which the future millionaire was paid 14 dollars a week. Next - a typist in the recording studio, a dancer in a nightclub.

Finally, fate smiled at the girl. She was invited in 1923 to perform in the show Zigfeld, famous at the beginning of the twentieth century Broadway impresario. Acquaintance with the playwright Willard Macom turned the fate of the sexual dancer. He invited Ruby to participate in his own production, in parallel teaching her acting skills. The name of Mack is also associated with the appearance of the famous pseudonym - Barbara Stanvik, who, according to one of the legends, she saw on the theatrical poster.

The premiere of her first performance took place in October 1926 on Broadway. Critics enthusiastically spoke about the game of Barbara in this production. Broadway began the career of many successful actresses. It was here that Hollywood producers often found talent. And Barbara Stanwick began her career on Broadway, moving quickly to Hollywood.

Cinema

Almost sixty years on the screen poured into a huge array of footage. The number of films and television productions can not be covered in such a small article, even simply listing their names. Films with Barbara Stanwick can be reviewed, enjoying only the inimitable grace of the actress. Indeed, there was practically no genre in which she did not feel in the frame easily and naturally, whether it was a melodrama like "Stella Dallas" or "Forbidden"; A thriller like "Double insurance"; Comedy, like "Remember this night" or "Lady Eve." Even the western is very good in her performance. For example, Union Pacific. Her slightly hoarse voice beckons the spectator, the charming appearance enchants. The little face in her most famous paintings of the thirties and forties combined with the deep femininity and at the same time the playfulness of the panther creates an unforgettable impression.

At the same time, contemporaries often mentioned her enormous diligence on the set. And the thought that in the lens of the actress with the highest wages in the country, did not arise in everyone who was near. By the way, for 1944, her income was 400 thousand dollars. At that time she was the highest paid woman in the country. In the frame she laid out one hundred percent, repeating and repeating the double for the double, if the scene did not suit her in any way. Unlike another famous movie star of those times, Marilyn Monroe, Barbara did not have a star fever.

TV career

Colossal work capacity allowed to continue to be removed and in the period of the formation of television. One of the hits of the sixties - the TV series "The Great Valley" brought her the Emmy award. Already at the venerable age, she appeared in the famous mini-series "Singing in the Blackthorn". For the role in which she was also awarded the Emmy. The end of the filming career was on the television series "The Colby Family", which she left due to a conflict with the producers. So the acting life, which started already in 1927 as a small role of a dancer in the silent movie "Broadway Nights", was completed in 1986.

Awards

The legacy that left the admirers of Barbara Stanwick - films and film productions - brought her quite a large number of awards. And although the top of her victories for the shooting were only the Emmy and Golden Globe awards, the world of cinema she is rightly considered the best actress of all time, and has not taken an Oscar. Indeed, in her collection - four nominations for this prestigious award. But, of course, she was given an Oscar. For her outstanding contribution to cinema, already in her old age, in 1982 she received a long-awaited statuette.

Conclusion

Barbara Stanwyck, whose filmography totals 93 titles, died on January 20, 1990. A fantastic film career lasted a lifetime, leaving the fans only an unforgettable voice and the charm of a diva. These black and white films of Hollywood of the thirties are mostly childishly naive. But they can be watched and reviewed. But so little modern audience knows about this magical era of Hollywood! It was her time. The flowering of strength and glory of one of the best actresses of his time.

Barbara Stanwyck, whose photo appeals seduced by innocent beauty, her career left the fans with a reminder of how to really work, completely giving herself to her favorite business, paying no attention to difficulties, avoiding "star fever". This Cinderella Cinema ...