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All I can say is that I watched, saw the opening credits, and still had to wonder. Is that — ?
Leave your best guess in the comments. I’ll add hints if they’re needed.
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It’s a tough one. Here’s a hint: In one of her great performances, she has the last line: “Free.”
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The actor’s name is now in the comments.
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[Garner’s Modern English Usage notes that “support for actress seems to be eroding.” I use actor.]
Monday, April 4, 2022
Mystery actor
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Barbara Bain?
ReplyDeleteAgnes Moorehead?
ReplyDeleteNo and no.
ReplyDeleteLet me think of a hint.
Ida Lupino?
ReplyDeleteYes, that’s her, in Ladies in Retirement (dir. Charles Vidor, 1941). Terrific movie, and she becomes more recognizably Ida Lupino as the movie goes on.
ReplyDeleteThat line, for anyone who needs to know, is from High Sierra.