6 thoughts on “Ann Blyth and William Powell in “Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid”, 1948”
What was so special about Annie? Well, she was just a nice person who always had a warm smile and a pleasant word for she exuded maternal compassion and was ever willing to listen to anyone’s tales of woe (including mine).
I’ve heard this about Ann and in the several interviews I’ve seen with her she certainly exudes that compassion you speak of. Though she’ll always be “Vida” to me, I realize that was just a part she played. I wonder what it was like being friends, off-screen, with Joan Crawford as Ann reportedly was. Bet that was a hoot and a half!
I first made the acquaintance of Ann Blyth on the film set of the filming of Mildred Pierce, (1945). Warner Bros had borrowed Ann for this film.
It was Anton Grot’s that called Ann over and introduces me. I have been friends with Annie for a very long time.
How very interesting! What were you doing on the set of “Mildred Pierce” – visiting or working? I hate to gush like a school girl but wow, that means you also got meet or at least see Joan Crawford in person. I’d love to hear more about your Hollywood experiences – do tell!
It was Joan Crawford that let Annie swim in her pool. Annie and I would go there all the time swimming, exercising. She said Crawford was always gracious, generous, a supportive actress who understood that this was a big change for Ann Blyth, a big opportunity for her, and she wanted the film to work and she wanted Ann to do well. I would push her around in that wheelchair day after day I would take Annie over in my car.
Joan Crawford’s Home was located at 426 N. Bristol Avenue, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA. it was in a quiet residential area. All the homes in this area are very beautiful, with well-kept lawns and gardens, and cost a fortune. It was also at that time I made the acquaintance of Charlie Marie Gordon we also have been friends for a very long time. She is absolutely perfect. She’s smart, funny, cool, BEUTIFUL, and she is one of my closest friend.
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What was so special about Annie? Well, she was just a nice person who always had a warm smile and a pleasant word for she exuded maternal compassion and was ever willing to listen to anyone’s tales of woe (including mine).
I’ve heard this about Ann and in the several interviews I’ve seen with her she certainly exudes that compassion you speak of. Though she’ll always be “Vida” to me, I realize that was just a part she played. I wonder what it was like being friends, off-screen, with Joan Crawford as Ann reportedly was. Bet that was a hoot and a half!
How did you meet Ann?
I first made the acquaintance of Ann Blyth on the film set of the filming of Mildred Pierce, (1945). Warner Bros had borrowed Ann for this film.
It was Anton Grot’s that called Ann over and introduces me. I have been friends with Annie for a very long time.
How very interesting! What were you doing on the set of “Mildred Pierce” – visiting or working? I hate to gush like a school girl but wow, that means you also got meet or at least see Joan Crawford in person. I’d love to hear more about your Hollywood experiences – do tell!
It was Joan Crawford that let Annie swim in her pool. Annie and I would go there all the time swimming, exercising. She said Crawford was always gracious, generous, a supportive actress who understood that this was a big change for Ann Blyth, a big opportunity for her, and she wanted the film to work and she wanted Ann to do well. I would push her around in that wheelchair day after day I would take Annie over in my car.
Joan Crawford’s Home was located at 426 N. Bristol Avenue, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA. it was in a quiet residential area. All the homes in this area are very beautiful, with well-kept lawns and gardens, and cost a fortune. It was also at that time I made the acquaintance of Charlie Marie Gordon we also have been friends for a very long time. She is absolutely perfect. She’s smart, funny, cool, BEUTIFUL, and she is one of my closest friend.