CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on January 22, 2015

Bette & Barbara. Myrna & Irene. Ginger & Norma. Doris & Ingrid. Lana…Rita…Ava. See, I don’t even have to give you their last names. You know immediately who I’m talking about. They are Stars. Their brilliance shine like beacons through the decades. And they ga   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on December 7, 2011

Mary Frances Gifford was born December 7, 1920 in Long Beach, California. At the age of sixteen Gifford had applied to UCLA School of Law with no intention of pursuing an acting career. With a friend, she visited the studios of Samuel Goldwyn to watch a film being made and...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 26, 2010

Frances Gifford, While visiting the studios of Samuel Goldwyn to watch a film being made she was spotted by a talent scout who brought her to the attention of Goldwyn, who signed her on an acting contract. After only performing in minor roles, she moved on to RKO where she...   read more