Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Latest Monkey Poll: Best Actress Smackdown

I've got a few posts in the works, including the award for best director of a drama (1932-33) and best actress in a comedy or a musical (also 1932-33).

In the meantime, how about a new Monkey poll? Of the previous winners of the Katie-Bar-The-Door award for best actress in a lead role, who is your favorite?

Mary Pickford

Lillian Gish

Louise Brooks

Marlene Dietrich

Norma Shearer

Remember: there are no wrong answers, just movies you haven't seen yet.
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8 comments:

  1. MaggieJune 29, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    I admire them all equally, so perhaps I'll change my vote each day and I'll surprise myself as to who I have chosen in the end. : )

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  2. Mythical MonkeyJune 29, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    This is the best category so far among the award winners. Although best director is pretty darn good, too, but who wants to look at those guys?

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  3. Ivan G Shreve JrJune 29, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Lulu. It's always Lulu.

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  4. SensorboyJune 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Norma Shearer - I know she isn't a favorite around here but I love her and her emoting. I got hooked when I saw "A Free Soul".

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  5. Mythical MonkeyJune 30, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Norma Shearer - I know she isn't a favorite around here but I love her and her emoting. I got hooked when I saw "A Free Soul".

    Ah, we love her enough to name her the best actress of 1931-32. A Free Soul and Private Lives were terrific movies.

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  6. SophieJuly 1, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    Ooh, I do love Lulu. BUT...I love Lillian Gish and Norma Shearer a lot also...

    Btw, I just found your blog!! I love it!!! *following avidly*

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  7. Gordon PashaJuly 1, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    My Lilli of the Lamplight,
    My own Lilli Marlene

    Best, Gerald

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  8. Mythical MonkeyJuly 1, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Welcome to the blog, Sophie! I've added a link to your blog, Waitin' On A Sunny Day. Lots of great photos.

    For those of you who read the comments, check out this one of Audrey Hepburn from Sophie's site.

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