Comments on: Ann Dvorak: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel http://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/ The Oscars, film awards, new releases, Los Angeles screenings, movie classics, gay movies, film festivals, box office, foreign and independent films Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:29:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andre Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-524238 Andre Soares Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:01:52 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-524238 Tim, Please take a look at Part 4 of the Christina Rice q&a: http://www.altfg.com/blog/movie/ann-dvorak-three-on-match-pre-code-hollywood/ Christina talks about the "National Enquirer" article. Tim,
Please take a look at Part 4 of the Christina Rice q&a:
http://www.altfg.com/blog/movie/ann-dvorak-three-on-match-pre-code-hollywood/
Christina talks about the "National Enquirer" article.

]]> By: Tim Driscollhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-524234 Tim Driscoll Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:26:14 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-524234 Some time after Ann Dvorak's death, I read in the National Enquirer that she was leading a very miserable existence in her last years....lonely, forgotten, alone in a run-down apartment complex, nearly destitute, etc. When I watched her films the other night on TCM I thought back on that article and was wondering if she was as bad off as the Enquirer made her out to be? Some time after Ann Dvorak's death, I read in the National Enquirer that she was leading a very miserable existence in her last years….lonely, forgotten, alone in a run-down apartment complex, nearly destitute, etc.

When I watched her films the other night on TCM I thought back on that article and was wondering if she was as bad off as the Enquirer made her out to be?

]]> By: WILLIAM SANNUTOhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-523955 WILLIAM SANNUTO Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:23:52 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-523955 GREAT ACTRESS FLAXEN TARRY I HOPE SHE HAD SOME FRIENDS WHEN SHE WAS SICK GREAT ACTRESS FLAXEN TARRY I HOPE SHE HAD SOME FRIENDS WHEN SHE WAS SICK

]]> By: Ted Kiersceyhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-519192 Ted Kierscey Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:40:34 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-519192 I'm an aging Disney animator (65 and counting) and felt compelled to write this as a matter for all time. In my opinion, the two most beautiful film women who steal the show forever are Ava Gardner and Ann Dvorak. Seeing Ann Dvorak in Scarface made breathing difficult. Most men, even my age, know nothing of her. What a shame. She is, and will always be, one of the two most beautiful and exciting women I've ever seen, with the exception of one girl that I briefly I knew in high school, who also made breathing difficult for me. Ted K I'm an aging Disney animator (65 and counting) and felt compelled to write this as a matter for all time. In my opinion, the two most beautiful film women who steal the show forever are Ava Gardner and Ann Dvorak. Seeing Ann Dvorak in Scarface made breathing difficult. Most men, even my age, know nothing of her. What a shame. She is, and will always be, one of the two most beautiful and exciting women I've ever seen, with the exception of one girl that I briefly I knew in high school, who also made breathing difficult for me. Ted K

]]> By: Timhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-516171 Tim Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:16:25 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-516171 I enjoyed your site alot, however, I recently seen Ann in the film The Flame of the Barbary Coast and wondered why you did not mention it. I have only seen Ann in this film, I am a John Wayne fan. But Ann stole the movie in this one. I was hooked. Was that Ann's real voice singing in Flame of the Barbary Coast? And when will your book in on sale? I enjoyed your site alot, however, I recently seen Ann in the film The Flame of the Barbary Coast and wondered why you did not mention it. I have only seen Ann in this film, I am a John Wayne fan. But Ann stole the movie in this one. I was hooked. Was that Ann's real voice singing in Flame of the Barbary Coast? And when will your book in on sale?

]]> By: John Gasparrohttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-513924 John Gasparro Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:04:54 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-513924 Dear Christina: How are you doing with the book? John Gasparro Dear Christina:

How are you doing with the book?

John Gasparro

]]> By: Vaughn B. Van Vleckhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-487963 Vaughn B. Van Vleck Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:04:31 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-487963 I have seen a few movies with Ann Dvorak over the years and always thought what a great actress she was. Turner Classic Movies aired the "Housewife" a few days ago giving me the opportunity to see Ann again. She stole the movie. She was so under rated and should have been up there with the best of Hollywood. She was absolutely a beautiful woman and a great actress. (Revised) I have seen a few movies with Ann Dvorak over the years and always thought what a great actress she was. Turner Classic Movies aired the "Housewife" a few days ago giving me the opportunity to see Ann again. She stole the movie. She was so under rated and should have been up there with the best of Hollywood. She was absolutely a beautiful woman and a great actress.

(Revised)

]]> By: stevehttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-479967 steve Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:21:56 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-479967 i saw ann in abelene town with randolph scott as dad watched his westerns .i thought she was fantastic in it .i will keep an eye out for some other movies of hers . i saw ann in abelene town with randolph scott as dad watched his westerns .i thought she was fantastic in it .i will keep an eye out for some other movies of hers .

]]> By: Andre Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-473679 Andre Soares Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:53:53 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-473679 Your info has been sent to Christina. Your info has been sent to Christina.

]]> By: John Gasparrohttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-473676 John Gasparro Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:50:52 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-473676 Dear Christina: I am the one who wrote about having an affair with Ann back in the mid sixties in Hollywood. At that time, she was living incognito in an adjoing apartment. We shared some dramatic moments together. If you want to discuss this, please call me John G. Dear Christina:

I am the one who wrote about having an affair with Ann back in the mid sixties in Hollywood. At that time, she was living incognito in an adjoing apartment. We shared some dramatic moments together. If you want to discuss this, please call me John G.

]]> By: John Gasparrohttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-473209 John Gasparro Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:23:40 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-473209 Dear Christina: In the late sixties, I was an aspiring actor living in Hollywood--in the same building as Ann. We became friends and lovers. One night I saved her life from a drug and alcohol overdose when I broke her door in and discovered her body on the floor. I revived her and she said that she wanted to die. She was taking medication for anxiety and mixing cocain and alcohol. She told me about her affairs with H.Hughes and other Hollywood stars like Earl Flynn. There is a great story of how she and I drove along Hollywood blvd. one afternoon in my Rolls Royce. She sat in the back and reminiced about her glory days. Back then, she was the older woman and I was the young stud. What memories! Call me anytime to discuss.....John Dear Christina:

In the late sixties, I was an aspiring actor living in Hollywood–in the same building as Ann. We became friends and lovers. One night I saved her life from a drug and alcohol overdose when I broke her door in and discovered her body on the floor. I revived her and she said that she wanted to die. She was taking medication for anxiety and mixing cocain and alcohol. She told me about her affairs with H.Hughes and other Hollywood stars like Earl Flynn. There is a great story of how she and I drove along Hollywood blvd. one afternoon in my Rolls Royce. She sat in the back and reminiced about her glory days. Back then, she was the older woman and I was the young stud. What memories! Call me anytime to discuss…..John

]]> By: Joe Mackhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-465827 Joe Mack Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:43:44 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-465827 I very much want to buy Sweet Music. Is it on a dvd? Joe I very much want to buy Sweet Music.
Is it on a dvd?

Joe

]]> By: dianehttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-392280 diane Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:52:32 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-392280 I just loved that article. I have loved Ann since I first saw "Three on a Match" as well but I saw it about 40 years ago (when TV played those films all the time!!!) The article was quite a revelation - it is criminal how unknown she is. I always thought she was so much better in "Housewife" than Bette Davis but whenever you read about the film it is always as a "Bette Davis movie - no mention of Ann at all. Unless it is something like "the housewife was played by Ann Dvorak" - that gets me mad!!!I always thought as well that Bette Davis with her drive and ambition took the roles that maybe were due to Ann but reading your article it sounds like Ann was too fiesty for the Warner Brothers bigwigs!!! I just loved that article. I have loved Ann
since I first saw "Three on a Match" as well
but I saw it about 40 years ago (when TV played
those films all the time!!!) The article was quite
a revelation – it is criminal how unknown she is.
I always thought she was so much better in
"Housewife" than Bette Davis but whenever you
read about the film it is always as a "Bette Davis movie – no mention of Ann at all. Unless it is something like "the housewife was played by Ann
Dvorak" – that gets me mad!!!I always thought as well that Bette Davis with her drive and ambition took the roles that maybe were due to Ann but reading your article it sounds like Ann was too fiesty for the Warner Brothers bigwigs!!!

]]> By: Marcus Tuckerhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-382388 Marcus Tucker Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:44:14 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-382388 I am surprised to learn than Ann was championed by Joan Crawford, not because Crawford wasn't generous (as a professional) but Ann was so much more natural than Joan and could have easily inherited many of her roles. I was thinking about THE WOMEN because of the impending release of the remake and couldn't help but think after reading this and knowing Ann's work that she would have made a superb "Crystal." I am surprised to learn than Ann was championed by Joan Crawford, not because Crawford wasn't generous (as a professional) but Ann was so much more natural than Joan and could have easily inherited many of her roles. I was thinking about THE WOMEN because of the impending release of the remake and couldn't help but think after reading this and knowing Ann's work that she would have made a superb "Crystal."

]]> By: Joao Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/ann-dvorak-christina-rice-interview/#comment-381963 Joao Soares Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:10:34 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=3752#comment-381963 What a fascinating read! I've just finished watching "Three on a Match" and "Scarface", and it's great to read on Ms. Dvorak's life, career and endeavors. I've found her mesmerising in "Scarface", her eyes totally dominated the screen in every scene (and found her weaker on "Three on a Match", but perhaps I was too enthralled by an early performance of Ms. Bette Davis to be fair). What a fascinating read! I've just finished watching "Three on a Match" and "Scarface", and it's great to read on Ms. Dvorak's life, career and endeavors. I've found her mesmerising in "Scarface", her eyes totally dominated the screen in every scene (and found her weaker on "Three on a Match", but perhaps I was too enthralled by an early performance of Ms. Bette Davis to be fair).

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