Jennifer Jones: March 2Nd 1919 – 17th December 2009
by Love is a Many Splendored Thing…Jennifer Jones actress, dies. A tribute to a great actress.
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The American actress Jennifer Jones passed away 17th December 2009, aged 90 years old. She was born, Phylis Lee Isley, the daughter of parents who owned an acting troop, The Isley Stock Company.
An actress of great beauty and the ability to portray herself as an Oriental beauty, in the brave film Love Is a Many Splendored Thing…she will be missed.
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Many of you will not remember her or even have heard of her. Movie buffs will mourn her passing. She had wonderful facial expressions and emotions.
She married Robert Walker and had two sons. They divorced and he eventually died a heavy drinker in 1951. She remarried-Read about her life on her biography site.
Cover of The Song of Bernadette
Author of this article notes:
I was brought up with this actress, my eight aunts, mother and both Grandmothers adored her. She made an impression on me and I based my acting skills on her. I had the leading role in a few plays and always give my thanks to her acting in this film, The Song of Bernadette. To me this portrayed, religion, poverty and love at its best. If you look at the river scene, you will see that the director also allowed a little ‘cheeky’ moment, slip by the cutting room scissors. I was drawn in when she had her vision, an actress with great qualities.
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This article cannot do her justice, just pampers to my youthful memories. RIP Jennifer Jones.
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Post Commenthaikumad
On December 29, 2009 at 7:12 am
So sad her passing. She was a lovely actress and made some impressive films.
Frances Lawrence
On December 29, 2009 at 7:45 am
I had never heard of her. How nice that even at 90 she still has fans who mourn her passing. She has left a rich legacy of films for future generations to enjoy, that must be some comfort for her family.
Louie Jerome
On December 29, 2009 at 7:46 am
I did not know the name of this actress but I have seen some of these films.
Guy Hogan
On December 29, 2009 at 10:30 am
I remember Jennifer Jones. At least we still have her films.
Videomark
On December 29, 2009 at 10:30 am
I’ve heard of her movies but never saw them. Thanks for sharing.
CHAN LEE PENG
On December 29, 2009 at 11:28 am
I don’t know about this actress too. Anyway, I played tribute to her.
CHAN LEE PENG
On December 29, 2009 at 11:31 am
Not “played ” but “pay” . I’m sorry for a tying error.
Verniel Cutar
On December 29, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Well, from what I read I’m sure she was a great actress! All good things really have to come to an end though! Nice tribute…
PhoenixRox
On December 29, 2009 at 3:55 pm
She must have been wonderful. May she RIP.
Ruby Hawk
On December 29, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I loved Jennifer Jones, My favorite movie of hers was “Duel in the Sun” with Joseph Cotton and, oh heck, I cant remember the main male star’s name, but he was the dad in “to Kill a Mocking Bird.”
upeshdaa
On December 30, 2009 at 4:31 am
Let her keep in our sweet memory. Difficult to forget.
AC Hamilton III
On January 1, 2010 at 12:13 am
A wonderful tribute in sweet, thoughtful fashion. I could sense the soft and tender reverence you had for this charming lady.
Glynis Smy
On January 1, 2010 at 11:37 am
Ruby I think it was Gregory Peck.
Mila Marcos
On January 4, 2010 at 11:27 am
Glynis I don’t think I’ve ever seen her before or any of her movies YIKES – no doubt she deserves all the accolades she gets and this was a fitting tribute to someone who is obviously an amazing actress and an inspiration to you:)
PR Mace
On January 5, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Such a nice tribute, I remember her and her movies.
xoxo
On January 9, 2010 at 11:51 pm
She is a lovely actress. I love old movies but I don’t know her. this is a very nice tribute.