#Strasberg

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The Legacy of Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, and Sanford Meisner: Shaping American Acting Methods Derived from Stanislavski

The world of acting is a vast and dynamic field, shaped by the contributions of countless pioneers and visionaries. Among the most influential figures in the realm of American theater and film, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, and Sanford Meisner stand out as titans who left an indelible mark on acting techniques and training. These three luminaries began their careers together at the legendary Group…

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Marilyn Monroe and Paula Strasberg on the set of The Misfits, 1960.

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The Godfather II (1974)

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Ann Smyrner (Reptilicus, Code 7 Victim 5)— A Danish born actress who mostly starred in German and Austrian movies during the 60s, in a few of them alongside Lex Barker. Because of her figure and blonde hair she was sadly often cast in the role of the naive sexbomb and to be a nice sight for the male audience. But she was capable of way more and was a good actress which can be seen in the movies where she does have a bigger role. One of her best movies is a comedic crime movie based on the comics about "Bild Lilli" (inspiration for Barbie) in which she uses her good looks and effect on men to her own advantage to investigate in a murder case. Which is absolutely wonderful because she's not only extremely beautiful but at the same tine extremely confident, cunning and witty. She's definitely one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen in my whole life. Just look at her!

Susan Strasberg (Stage Struck, The Cobweb)— In Stage Struck (1958) she performs Annabel Lee and the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet and there are no words for how mesmerizing she is while doing it (I wish I could find a clip of it to show you!)

This is round 1 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

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Ann Smyrner:

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...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL (1979) | dir. Norman Jewison.

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the way ive been fangirling over john cazale and meryl streep this past weekend they’re so cute

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Susan Strasberg in The Name of the Game Is Kill! (1968)

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Marilyn Monroe and Paula Strasberg on the set of Some Like It Hot (1959)

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Jacqueline Pearce guest stars as fashion model Leonie Peters, but it could be she's mixed up in bank robbery and murder in New Scotland Yard: The Banker (1.10, LWT, 1972)

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I started watching “Stage Struck”

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Daoma Winston - Mansion of Smiling Masks - Signet - 1967

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Lee Strasberg hugs pupil and friend Al Pacino during The Actors Studio’s 75th birthday party for Strasberg in 1976.

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Xia Meng, also known as Hsia Moog or Miranda Yang (Sunrise, Bride Hunter)—For those who are familiar with Hong Kong's early cinema, Xia Meng is THE leading woman of an era, the earliest "silver-screen goddess", "The Great Beauty" and "Audrey Hepburn of the East". Xia Meng starred in 38 films in her 17-year career, and famously had rarely any flops, from her first film at the age of 18 to her last at the age of 35. She was a rare all-round actress in Mandarin-language films, acting, singing, and dancing with an enchanting ease in films of diverse genres, from contemporary drama to period operas. She was regarded as the "crown princess" among the "Three Princesses of the Great Wall", the iconic leading stars of the Great Wall Movie Enterprises, which was Hong Kong's leading left-wing studio in the 1950s-60s. At the time, Hong Kong cinema had only just taken off, but Xia Meng's influence had already spread out to China, Singapore, etc. Overseas Chinese-language magazines and newspapers often featured her on their covers. The famous HK wuxia novelist Jin Yong had such a huge crush on her that he made up a whole fake identity as a nobody-screenwriter to join the Great Wall studio just so he can write scripts for her. He famously said, "No one has really seen how beautiful Xi Shi (one of the renowned Four Beauties of ancient China) is, I think she should be just like Xia Meng to live up to her name." In 1980, she returned to the HK film industry by forming the Bluebird Movie Enterprises. As a producer with a heart for the community, she wanted to make a film on the Vietnam War and the many Vietnam War refugees migrating to Hong Kong. She approached director Ann Hui and produced the debut film Boat People (1982), a globally successful movie and landmark feature for Hong Kong New Wave, which won several awards including the best picture and best director in the second Hong Kong Film Award. Years later, Ann Hui looked back on her collaboration with Xia Meng, "I'm very grateful to her for allowing me to make what is probably the best film I've ever made in my life."

Susan Strasberg (Stage Struck, The Cobweb)— In Stage Struck (1958) she performs Annabel Lee and the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet and there are no words for how mesmerizing she is while doing it (I wish I could find a clip of it to show you!)

This is round 2 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

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Xia Meng:

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Marilyn Monroe and Paula Strasberg by Lawrence Schiller 1962

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The Cobweb (1955) Vincente Minnelli

October 28th 2024