Hollywood idols quiz Nov 13, 2008
Maureen O'Hara is on the left. She is probably best remembered for The Quiet Man, opposite John Wayne, and Miracle on 34th Street. (BBC News -- UK)
Who's On First? (1) Aug 24, 2008
A: I would love to sit down with Maureen O'Hara. I really miss Bob Hope, George Burns, Groucho Marx. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Original Story of "The Parent T... Jul 25, 2008
Before Walt Disney got a hold of the story and it became a well-known film starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith (or Lindsay Lohan, Natasha Richardson, and Dennis Quaid in the 1998 version), "The Parent Trap" was actually a book by children's author Erich K. stner. (Suite101.com)
AFI Names Top Ten Fantasy Films of ... Jul 24, 2008
Judy Garland is teenaged Dorothy, who longingly sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Stars: Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton, Billie Burke, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley and Bert Lahr. 1939.Lord of the Rings: The Fellow ship of the Ring 2001. In this Tolkien classic, a young Hobbit named Frodo, has been entrusted with an powerful ancient ring and embarks on a quest. Frodo is joined by Gandolf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragom, Bobomir and his three Hobbit friendly. The characters travel through... (Suite101.com)
A look at 'James Stewart: Western Collection' and other new DVDs Jul 2, 2008
The set is filled out by the Western drama "Night Passage" (1957) and "The Rare Breed" (1966), co-starring Maureen O'Hara, which mixes comedy and drama. -- Mick LaSalle. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Stewart rides again with 'The Western Collection' Jun 4, 2008
The Rare Breed' is a tad stodgy, but it's hard to not like a flick that includes a cast filled with Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills and Ben Johnson, as well as that Elam guy. Beyond theatrical trailers, there's not much in bonus material, save for a terrific commentary by Stewart on 'Winchester '73. (Cleveland.com)
The Quiet Man May 4, 2008
He soon sets his eye on Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara, her red hair never more gloriously fiery). With the imaginary Isle of Innisfree being a damn fine Catholic place, would-be couples are chaperoned every second of the day, and an epic fistfight between Sean and Mary Kate's brother (Victor McLaglen) takes in most of the countryside and lasts almost a day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Yerby's house is link to history Apr 20, 2008
The book was later turned into a movie starring Rex Harrison and Maureen O'Hara. - 55 million copies of his 33 published works were sold. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Spanish Main Mar 30, 2008
The contessa is played by Maureen O'Hara, who looks about as Mexican as her name sounds. Fortunately for her, various detours await, containing much bravado and tremendous fun. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SAG recognizes stunts Jan 25, 2008
"If they know it's CGI, a cartoon, it loses some of the magic. If they could digitally re-create John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, would it really be 'Quiet Man II'? I don't think so. It'd be a quieter man.". This Sunday, the stunt ensemble honors will be announced on the red carpet and not during the televised show. (Variety)
Christmas Classic Movies Revisited Dec 12, 2007
Jolly Edmund Gwenn helps thaw the practical hearts of a young Natalie Wood and her single mom, Maureen O'Hara, in a tale that kicks off with the Macy's parade, just like the actual holiday season. And the courtroom battle to establish Kris' sanity and the real identity of Santa Claus is a treat. (CBS News)
Ways to win $$ & help others in Jersey City Santa Claus, contests, toy drives for holiday Dec 9, 2007
Santa's appearance is part of a holiday film weekend: on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., the Loew's will present a 60th anniversary screening of "Miracle On 34th Street," starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, and Natalie Wood (1947, Black and White, 96 minutes). Before Friday's screening, the organ at the Loew's, which is undergoing restoration, will provide traditional "entrance" music as people enter the auditorium, and be used for a short "singalong," for which printed lyrics will be given to... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Turner Classic Movies Honors Legendary American Director John Ford With Two-Day Ford at Fox Prime-Time Festival Nov 30, 2007
In addition to Crisp, it stars Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee and Roddy McDowall. 10:15 p.m. Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) - Henry Fonda takes the title role in this sterling drama about Lincoln's struggling early days as a lawyer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Big birthdays for the best of Christmas past Nov 24, 2007
Another reason to believe in Santa Claus, this classic 1947 movie about proving the existence of Kris Kringle starred Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara and a young Natalie Wood. It was based on a book by Valentine Davies, released at the same time. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Santa: The good, the bad and the best Nov 9, 2007
He's the only actor to win an Oscar for playing Santa Claus, a distinction that has stood for 60 years and may stand for another 60, thanks to Gwenn and co-stars Natalie Wood and Maureen O'Hara. In accepting his Academy Award, Gwenn said, "Now I know there's a Santa Claus.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'English Rose' showed grit in film roles Oct 22, 2007
Already she had the edge of a British Maureen O'Hara, slicing down David Farrar with You are objectionable when sober, and abominable when drunk. A decade later, a nun again, she reduced Marine hunk Robert Mitchum to pliant adoration with her starched dignity and shyly sexy aura in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
DVD watch: The too-short career of Laird Cregar Oct 9, 2007
Maureen O'Hara, offering commentary, talks of dining with Cregar (a pirate here) the night before he entered a hospital from which he didn't emerge. Anthony Quinn and George Sanders play pirates, too. (USA Today -- Life)
That one-on-one touch Jul 31, 2007
Snyder excelled at one-on-one interviews and had a "common man's touch that allowed him to interview anyone, from the serial killer to (actress) Maureen O'Hara," Kresge said. His The Tomorrow Show on NBC from 1973 to 1982 pioneered the art of wee-hours talk, airing after The Tonight ShowWith Johnny Carson. (USA Today -- Life)
The week's best films Jul 28, 2007
Young Hayley plays separated twins who are reunited by chance and overcome their hate-at-first-sight to bring parents Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara back together. Good wholesome fun. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
D.I.Y. Summer Film Festival Jul 9, 2007
I prefer the original version starring Hayley Mills as the twins and Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith as the parents. This film also has a bouncy score by Disney songwriters Robert and Richard Sherman, including "Let's Get Together," which became a hit record for Mills. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Princess of parties Jun 23, 2007
Her father, George, was a writer and film producer who had been married to Maureen O'Hara, and her mother, Bettina, was PA to Laurence Olivier. They lived in Little Marlow in Buckinghamshire, and from a child's perspective her parents' showbiz parties must have looked like the summit of adult achievement. (Guardian Unlimited)
New on DVD: 'Miss Potter' is quite plucky Jun 22, 2007
Back story: Maureen O'Hara plays a goody-goody ballerina who stooges for brassy "Bubbles" (probably Lucille Ball's best movie role) in bump-and-grind burlesque dives. Its justly famous finale: O'Hara memorably blowing her top at seedy patrons who ogle abrasively. (USA Today -- Life)
DVD watch: What was that masked movie? Jun 19, 2007
Al Pacino's stellar first lead role in The Panic in Needle Park; Lindsay Anderson's If ; Maureen O'Hara and Lucille Ball in the feminist drama Dance, Girl, Dance. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
New on DVD: 'Breach' is deadly serious spy game Jun 15, 2007
Maureen O'Hara and Lucille Ball inDance, Girl, Dance; Bridge to Terabithia. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Cowboys & Indians Magazine Offers Centennial Tribute to John Wayne May 24, 2007
Twelve of The Duke's greatest Western films, ranging from John Ford's "Stagecoach" (1939) to Don Siegel's "The Shootist" (1976), are spotlighted in a tribute that also includes exclusive C&I interviews with Maureen O'Hara, Wayne's close friend and frequent co-star; Harry Jackson, the artist who befriended Wayne after preparing a famous sculpture of the iconic superstar; and Katharine Ross, who played Wayne's headstrong daughter in the 1968 action drama "Hellfighters.". ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This will be 100 . . . pilgrim May 22, 2007
I could sum up that argument with one name: Maureen O'Hara, his greatest co-star. O'Hara herself was a formidable presence onscreen: ``a woman in a man's world,'' Thomson wrote, ``inclined to thrust her hands on her hips (and) speak her mind. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
John Wayne gave manliness a quiet, endearing swagger May 18, 2007
Co-star Maureen O'Hara, embodied just the kind of woman the Wayne hero would set his cap for: fiery, beautiful, independent, not standing for any guff. Few evocations of tormented love equal the scene when the regimental chorus serenades Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke (Wayne) and his estranged wife, Kathleen (O'Hara). (SunSpot.net)
Glitzy and occasionally touched by scandal May 16, 2007
THE first Cannes festival was held on September 1, 1939, lasted barely 48 hours and just one film was screened - The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara. The festival was billed as the free world's cinematic answer to fascism, but the lights of Cannes went off on September 3 when Hitler invaded Poland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
True Grit: Wayne Vs. Hepburn May 10, 2007
TRUE GRIT By LOU LUMENICK - Movies - New York Post Online Edition. WAYNEOscar Roles: Best Actor for "True Grit," nominated for "The Sands of Iwo Jima," as well as a producer on "The Alamo." Holds record for most leads in. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Never Say Never Again? Plan for Paisley biopic Mar 23, 2007
The Quiet Man was a 1952 Irish film starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. A more obvious title for the Paisley biopic would be The Big Man, his affectionate nickname. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
The game of the name Jan 2, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Cecily DynesJanuary 3, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
