Tag Archives: Anne Bancroft

Don’t Bother to Knock (1952); Director: Roy Ward Baker

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sheila

Yesterday, June 1, was Marilyn Monroe’s birthday. Here is a look at an under-rated performance, that of the babysitter in “Don’t Bother to Knock”, co-starring Richard Widmark. “I rather think that had she endured, had she come ten years later, … Continue reading →

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In praise of Anne Bancroft:

Posted on August 5, 2008 by sheila

Dan Callahan has a spectacular 5 for the day.

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Don’t Bother To Knock (1952); Dir. Roy Baker

Posted on April 27, 2008 by sheila

“I rather think that had she endured, had she come ten years later, maybe it would have been different. But at that time – I mean, she came in at the height of the Hollywood system – and she was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mel Brooks

Posted on June 28, 2005 by sheila

Gene Wilder told this story when he came to my school. Gene Wilder, a young actor, was in some show on Broadway, kind of a big break. Forgive me, can’t remember what it was. One night, after the show, a … Continue reading →

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R.I.P., Anne Bancroft

Posted on June 8, 2005 by sheila

I knew Alex would come through. Here is Alex’s tribute to Bancroft’s long and astonishing career. Here is a list of Bancroft trivia. And here are some Anne Bancroft quotables. My favorite? “When Mel told his Jewish mother he was … Continue reading →

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Anne Bancroft Has Just Died

Posted on June 7, 2005 by sheila

I just heard the news. I have no words yet. My thoughts are with Mel Brooks, and their son Max. I’ll write more later, when I’m clearer in the head. I’m gonna miss knowing she’s out there. A classy dame, … Continue reading →

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