Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 11, 2021

Mary Brian was one of the most beautiful actresses of the 1930s. She often played charming ingenues in college-themed romances, but it seems these roles were not her cup of tea. Evelyn Warmoll shares with us in this 1938 article from Hollywood magazine, that Mary Brian was looking for more...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 23, 2010

Mary Brian (February 17, 1906 – December 30, 2002). Was working toward becoming an illustrator until at age 16 when she was discovered in a bathing beauty contest. One of the judges was famous actress Esther Ralston. She didn't win the contest but Ralston said, "you've got to give the...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 22, 2010

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