Thursday, October 18, 2007

7. The Snappy “Contessa"

"When I lose my temper, honey, you can't find it any place."

A star is ever there was one, a woman of the world, a high class bitch and an absolute joy to have had on film - the witty remarks and haunting beauty of Ava Gardner (one that not even The Chairman could ever fully take off his mind) make her stand as one of the greatest in history.


Favourite performance: The Night of the Iguana

Favourite films: The Barefoot Contessa, The Night of the Iguana, Mogambo

Leading man of choice: Clark Gable

1 comment:

kimboluvr said...

Films seen: The Killers, Mogambo, The Barefoot Contessa, On the Beach, The Night of the Iguana.

Favourite performance: Definitely The Night of the Iguana.

Why I Like Her: If I had to pick two classic beauties... she'd be one of em.