My wife has recently acquired some lillian russell davis cabinet co. Lillian russell in the tzigane nypl digital collections. Title sequence from the movie lillian russell 1940, directed by irving cummings, starring alice faye, don ameche and henry fonda. Deutsch francais italiano nederlands portugues edit links. It would be hard to find a 20 year old dresser as well preserved as this 1940 specimen. With alice faye, don ameche, henry fonda, edward arnold. She was as famous for her flamboyant personal life as for her beauty and voice. Leonard, a newspaper publisher, and cynthia rowland van name leonard, a feminist and author. Aug 09, 2016 her girlnextdoor looks combined with a sultry singing voice made alice faye one of hollywoodas biggest stars in the golden age of cinema. Lillian russell 1940 20th century fox film with alice faye. Life story of the musical star from her discovery in 1890 by band. Lillian russell, maid, turn of the century, hollywood motion picture industry. The lillian russell bedroom has been produced by davis cabinet company since 1931 and is still being produced today.
Gilbert, helen westley grandma leonard, dorothy peterson cynthia leonard, lynn bari edna mccauley, claud allister. Lillian russell 1940 0524 1940 us drama, music 2h 7m user score. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. E baseado na vida da cantora e atriz lillian russell. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Discovered in 1880 by bandleader tony pastor leo carrillo, lillian russell alice faye wastes no time rising to fame and fortune on the broadway stage. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. Lillian russell definition of lillian russell by the free. Russell is interred in a private mausoleum in the allegheny cemetery in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Lillian was born in clinton, iowa, but the family moved in 1865 to chicago, where she was educated in the convent of the sacred heart, and the park institute. This lavish musical offers a fictionalized account of the life and loves of lillian russell, the singer who wowed crowds in turnofthecentury new york. Lillian russell 1940 05241940 us drama, music 2h 7m user score. Lillian russell was an american actress and singer.
With alice faye, don ameche, henry fonda, edward arnold, warren william, leo carrillo. Lillian russell phone, address, background info whitepages. Lillian russell this is a photo of weber and fields with leading members of their stellar troupe, including dewolf hopper, lillian russell and diminutive fay templeton. December 4, 18601861 june 6, 1922, was an american actress and singer. Lillian russell united states entertainer remembered for her roles in comic operas russell. An iowa girl comes to new york and becomes a stage star wooed by diamond jim brady and others. We understand that the furniture was purchased new in the 1940s. While weber and fields were the main stars of their joint productions, they had the good sense to surround themselves with several of the musical theaters biggest talents.
The flamboyant saga of lillian russell and diamond jim brady in americas gilded age ny. Its the gay 90s and headliner lillian russell alice faye is unstoppable. Join facebook to connect with lillian russell and others you may know. Lillian russell 18611922 was born helen louise leonard, the fifth daughter of charles e. The daughter of lillian russell we the people historical. Lillian russell is the sanitized musical biopic of the legendary and muchmarried 19th century musical comedy star. Lillian russell, american singer and actress in light comedies who represented the feminine ideal of her generation. Life story of the musical star from her discovery in 1890 by band leader tony pastor till her retirement in 1912 when she married newspaperman alexander moore. See more ideas about vintage photos, vintage beauty and vintage photography. Lillian russell come down ma evenin star this was the signature song of the famed queen of comic opera star lillian russell, and it is her only known recording, done privately in 1912 and rerecorded onto a private label 78 rpm in 1943. Lillian russell filme wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
Alice faye plays the title role in this 1940 film biography of the early20thcentury. The alice faye collection that night in rio lillian russell. Russell, lillian article about russell, lillian by the free. We found 18 records for lillian russell in narrowsburg, bronx and 25 other cities in new york. Of the many celebrities and famous personalities of that gaudy, glittering, opulent era, two stand out as the most colorful and most flamboyant. Lillian russell in new york ny 18 records found whitepages. In 1940, she was 30 years old and lived in columbia, south carolina, with her husband, fred. Lillian russell, a 1940 bio of the famous gay 90s singer, was intended as fayes crack at a dramatic role. Alice faye helen leonardlillian russell, don ameche solomon, henry fonda alexander moore, edward arnold diamond jim brady, warren william jesse lewisohn, leo carrillo tony pastor, nigel bruce william s. Apr 8, 2018 americas most famous actress and singer of the late 18th century and early 20th century. Residents crowd clinton streets 80 years ago for the life of lillian. The dvd includes a 20minute documentary about the real lillian russell, which most viewers will be curious about once theyve watched the movie.
Lillian russell is a 1940 american biographical film of the life of the singer and actress. This snapshot of lillian russells life was captured by the 1940 u. After the civil war, smalltown girl helen leonard alice faye and her family move from iowa to new york city. Made in 1940 it is a rather sanitised biopic of the famous singer and toast of 1890s new york, lillian russell,allowing faye to sing some old favourites of the period and wear some stunning gowns.
The film was directed by irving cummings and produced by darryl f. Asturianu catala deutsch espanol francais italiano. The furniture is constructed of black american walnut and is in great condition. The gay nineties, the age of red plush, tencourse dinners and lobster palaces. It stars alice faye in the title role, don ameche, henry fonda and edward arnold as diamond jim brady.
Mississippi king favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite december 6, 2006 subject. Lillian russell by irving cummings alice faye, don ameche. The movie stars arrived in clinton on may 15, 1940 for the world premiere of the film the life of lillian russell, the story of the renowned clinton. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for lillian russell. Of the many celebrities and famous personalities of that gaudy, glittering, opulent era, two stand out as the most colorful and most. Lillian russell synonyms, lillian russell pronunciation, lillian russell translation, english dictionary definition of lillian russell. Davis is not making, and will not ever make any more walnut or cherry furniture. Lillian russell 1940 20th century fox film with alice faye stock. Lillian russell 1940 20th century fox film with alice faye jmad7h from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock.
This lavish musical offers a fictionalized account of the life and loves of lillian russell, the singer who wowed crowds in turnofthecentury new. Helen leonard attended convent and private schools in chicago. Seeking lillian russell pieces furniture world magazine. It was long agoi came upon an italian, leaning over a dead monkey on the.
She became one of the most famous actresses and singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her beauty and style, as well as for her voice and stage presence. This snapshot of lillian russell s life was captured by the 1940 u. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The lillian russell brand is still sold by davis cabinet co. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Duet in diamonds the flamboyant saga of lillian russell and. Lillian russell, from the actresses series n246, type 2, issued by kinney brothers to promote sporting extra cigarettes met dp860095. Alice faye helen leonard lillian russell, don ameche solomon, henry fonda alexander moore, edward arnold diamond jim brady, warren william jesse lewisohn, leo carrillo tony pastor, nigel bruce william s. As with all true lillian russell furniture by davis, this antique set features the beautiful signature handcarved grapeandleaf pulls. A 1940 film was made about russell, although it presents a sanitized version of. It stars alice faye in the title role, don ameche, henry fonda and.
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