And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson...

Old Jun 8th, 2005, 04:57 AM
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One of my very favorite movies of all time is "The Turning Point".
 
Old Jun 8th, 2005, 05:08 AM
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The Toronto Globe and Mail printed her obit this morning; I was startled to see it. They included an excerpt from an interview she gave last year in which she said she was suprised people remembered her most for "The Graduate" - she thought her best role was in "Miracle Worker." What a talented lady.
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Old Jun 8th, 2005, 05:15 AM
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I was shocked to hear the news. She was a wonderful actress and seemed like an interesting person to know.

I was at a benefit last week where Paul Simon sang and included his famous song to Mrs. Robinson. I was reminded of my mother telling me that when she and my father were young newlyweds, they took her parents with them to see "The Graduate" and my grandfather was absolutely horrified! Just goes to show you how our society has changed.

Here's to you Mrs. Robinson!
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Old Jun 8th, 2005, 06:03 AM
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I had the pleasure of meeting her & Mel Brooks a couple of years ago when she was looking for an apartment in NY to use during a play she was scheduled to be in. I never heard anything about it after that, perhaps that's when she got sick.

She was lovely, and will be greatly missed. The lights will go out on Broadway tonight in her honor.
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Old Jun 8th, 2005, 06:42 AM
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Classy indeed. And funny as well. What was that funny, funny tango number she did and with Mel or someone else? I remember laughing and laughing at it, but can't remember what it was in.

Cause of death?
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Old Jun 8th, 2005, 07:43 AM
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Uterine cancer.
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Hi Patrick, evidently, from what I read, she had uterine cancer. What a beautiful woman. Take good care.
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Patrick, I beleive the "tango" scene you are referring to was from Brook's "Silent Movie" -- classic, hillarious and I haven't seen it years (hmmm -- wonder if it's available on DVD?)

What a great, great lady and actress. I was unaware that she was ill. 73 much too young. She was amazing in so many films -- "Turning Point" one of my favs.

She transcended generations too. My 17-y/o daughter loved her in "How to Make an American Quilt" and "Home for the Holidays." She was fabulous in both.

There will never be another like her.
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Two great battle scenes in two of her best roles/movies - Turning Point (one of my all-time faves, too) and in Quilt. (And weren't they both with Shirley MacLaine, or am I disremembering the Quilt one?)

I was kind of surprised, too, that the quick Newshour obit I saw didn't mention Miracle Worker - I think her work as Annie Sullivan is what first put her on the map.

Didn't count how many times the word 'class' came up in this thread, but it's the only word needed, isn't it? She just exuded/exemplified it.

Such a shame and a loss.
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There was the photo of her in the NYTimes with the young co-star in the miricle worker. It opened in Boston, and I happened by as she left the theater by an alley. We chatted a few moments to sat hello. The snmile is what I will remember.
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Ah yes, Silent Movie. Thank you, Brookside.
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Thank you Kal for starting this thread. I too, have always been such a fan of hers.

Such a lady. Too young, we'll remember her well.

We'll miss you Anne.
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