tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post1907737941342246102..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: THE ICE CREAM BLONDE by Michelle MorganThe Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-6198018287741052062018-02-13T14:23:49.115-08:002018-02-13T14:23:49.115-08:00I have been an ardent admirer and deep Appreciator...I have been an ardent admirer and deep Appreciator of Thelma, her genius comedic acting portrayals { which primarially began watching my most Beloved Comedy Kings of all time immomorial: Stan Laurel and Oliver ' Babe ' Hardy }.<br />I have never at any time, doubted that Thelma was murdered; I always believed, and still believe beyond a shadow of doubt--Thelma was murdered [ by which Mob element, I agree, is difficult to accurately pinpoint--but most definitely conclusive ] ! !<br />So many credible sources all have declared that fact. . .even the late Great Babe Hardy ( and most likely, Stan Laurel as well ) believed that too! They both Loved her dearly and thoroughly enjoyed working with her; she was not only personally great to work with, but she was a professional and acted in that manner. She was such a sweet, lovable and consumate actress, her likes will not be seen and our Loss is GOD'S Gain! ! !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243148320945813505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-42985937741676317192015-11-02T16:39:52.992-08:002015-11-02T16:39:52.992-08:00Thank you, CFB. This bio is definitely not a sens...Thank you, CFB. This bio is definitely not a sensationalized account of Thelma Todd's life. Refreshing! A word of advice, why not enter your name in my "Ice Cream Blonde" giveaway - you just might win!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-77764660860140424532015-11-02T15:57:34.476-08:002015-11-02T15:57:34.476-08:00I really enjoyed this interview. I'm glad the ...I really enjoyed this interview. I'm glad the author respects Thelma Todd and isn't trying to sensationalize her life. Biographers that do so are not fairly interpreting the facts. Often facts used to sensationalize can also be interpreted in a straightforward way. I will seek out this book and add it to my list!Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-56523381429649768182015-11-01T10:01:31.761-08:002015-11-01T10:01:31.761-08:00I knew Thelma in movies, thanks to TV and probably...I knew Thelma in movies, thanks to TV and probably through the Marx Bros. or Laurel & Hardy, before I knew anything about her death other than a vague awareness that she died young. Later I found out there was controversy about what happened - suicide, accident, murder? That sort of thing tends to stick in the mind, unfortunately.<br /><br />This bio goes into deep detail on Thelma's career - from being selected for the Paramount School for training as a film actress to her final film role (The Bohemian Girl, with Laurel & Hardy). Along with the story of her life and career, you get a sense of what it was like making movies in the last days of the silent age through the pre-code era. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-54856709027193964352015-11-01T09:07:25.648-08:002015-11-01T09:07:25.648-08:00It's so sad when someone is recalled almost ex...It's so sad when someone is recalled almost exclusively for a tragedy or a scandal - in this case, a mysterious (lurid?) early death. I remember as a child my mother telling me about Thelma Todd possibly being murdered - something like that really sticks in your head. Can you imagine how a similar event, involving a celebrity death and gangster elements, would spread like wildfire through today's social media? How people communicate today is different but human nature still is fascinated by the same things – such a tragic story has “legs”. If through this book more people become familiar with Thelma's work, rather than just her death, it's definitely for the good.Motorcycle Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-64580810687663333312015-11-01T08:31:08.827-08:002015-11-01T08:31:08.827-08:00Michelle Morgan does show a great deal of respect ...Michelle Morgan does show a great deal of respect for Thelma Todd in her bio, and I thought she made a huge effort to present as well-rounded and fair picture of her life - her entire life - as possible. Very impressive.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your interview, John!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-43729144689502168622015-11-01T08:25:29.058-08:002015-11-01T08:25:29.058-08:00Thanks! And thanks for mentioning YouTube, a grea...Thanks! And thanks for mentioning YouTube, a great resource for film clips of all kinds.<br /><br />I hadn't (and haven't) seen the TV-movie either, but I, frankly, can't see Loni Anderson as Thelma Todd - very different type, both looks and persona. These kinds of movies do tend to be guilty pleasures!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-26361356024072426972015-11-01T08:20:19.237-08:002015-11-01T08:20:19.237-08:00In Hollywood, few die mysteriously that are as wel...In Hollywood, few die mysteriously that are as well known for their work as the circumstances of the deaths. Thomas Ince, one of Hollywood's great pioneers, is remembered primarily for dying suspiciously on (or just after he left) Wm. Randolph Hearst's yacht back in the '20s.<br /><br />"Ice Cream Blonde" is really well researched and very thorough and will probably stand as the definitive Thelma Todd bio.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-59623124355845468682015-11-01T06:52:49.302-08:002015-11-01T06:52:49.302-08:00This is a fabulous well done biography and you did...This is a fabulous well done biography and you did a great interview. I am posting my own interview with Ms. Morgan tomorrow. What I liked about the book is the respect she shows for her subject. As I told Michelle, I come away from the book thinking she was the kind of person I would like to know.<br /><br />I have been watching some of Todd's shorts with Pitts and Kelly (they're on you tube) and they are good. Todd herself definitely holds her own in the physical comedy department. John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-58164398689166485232015-11-01T05:35:11.269-08:002015-11-01T05:35:11.269-08:00Great interview! I didn't know much about Thel...Great interview! I didn't know much about Thelma Todd's death, and I haven't seen many of her films. I'll be rectifying that! Happily, there are a few clips on YouTube to get a person started.<br /><br />Also, I didn't know there was a made-for-TV movie about her. It doesn't sound like the best or most accurate tribute, but these kinds of made-for-TV movies are a guilty pleasure for me...Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-52239082020687185152015-11-01T00:02:27.183-07:002015-11-01T00:02:27.183-07:00Fascinating interview and background information o...Fascinating interview and background information on Thelma Todd Lady Eve. She always did seem underappreciated, and unfortunately known for her death rather than for her life (like designer Irene, among others). The Mafia/criminal element had always seemed the most plausible. The book sounds very interesting and a great addition to early movie star biographies. Thank you for covering this worthy subject.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407056803955925235noreply@blogger.com