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HelpFINAL PART - Old Hollywood Insp. CAF
Part 1: https://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/5323729
Part 2 https://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/5323914
Part 3: https://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/5324928
I am sooo sorry it took me so long to upload the last part! Christmas got in the way, and on Christmas Eve I ended up getting a bad stomach flu which I passed on to my sister who we had to take to the emergency room (unfortunately there were no beds available). We're both okay now and I'm ready to finish this CAF!
By 1955 BLANK was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of BLANK, as BLANK ("Bleak House" - Lady Dedlock, "Rebecca" - Mrs. Danvers, "Great Expectations" - Miss Havisham, or "Macbeth" - Lady Macbeth), she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. BLANK wowed the audience in her BLANK dress (pick which you like best below!):
1. A black and white Jacques Fath evening dress:
2. Cream Normal Hartnell dress:
3. Red and white poppy dress by Balmain:
4. Sleek black and green Charles James dress:
5. YSL for Dior shimmering trapeze dress:
Shortly after, BLANK would act in another epic film, called BLANK ("Romanov", "Tipperary", "The Sand Dollar", "Boudica"), where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, BLANK was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, BLANK clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary BLANK gave her a pair of (Persian kittens, Cockatoos, Miniature Ponies, or English Bulldogs - Names and genders are up to you!). After only being together for only two short years, BLANK found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when BLANK would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving BLANK pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and BLANK would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon BLANK would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called ("The Show Must Go On", "Forget Me Not", "Memorandum", or "Bright Star"). Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 BLANK would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer BLANK, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. BLANK would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
DBF: Gregor, Ivan, George, Alexander, Nikita, Danil, Dmitri, Leon, Igor, Andreii (LN: Smirnoff, Fuhrman, Gering, Stravisnky, Kamensky, Dorfman)
DGF: BLANK
DD: Tanechka, Nadezhda, Milana, Alyona, Feodora, Anoushka, Sabine, Elizabeth, Rose, Cleo
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DD5 would be a media darling from the moment she was born, and they would closely follow her, from the time she was in pink dresses and bobby-socks to her troubled adolescence, which consisted of drugs, alcohol and much-older boyfriends. One of those boyfriends encouraged her to start singing. DD5 would form an all-girl rock band called ("Cherub", "Baba Yaga", "Fetish" or "Trinity"), that would shock audiences with their dark lyrics and onstage antics. While the band only lasted a few short years -- from '79 to '83 -- they would forever be icons for punk girls everywhere. DD5 would have a prosperous solo-career, and a famously rocky marriage with music producer, BLANK. The marriage lasted ten-years -- ten-years filled with domestic assault allegations, hard-drinking, and affairs. They had two children, and DD5 would lose custody to her husband. Finally, after so many years of hard-living and chaotic episodes, DD5 would go to rehab and stay sober for fifteen years, until her untimely death from lung cancer at fifty-five. A photograph of her, with her flaming red-hair and kohl-streaked eyes, belting out one of her songs, would become a bestselling image and adorn the walls of angst-ridden teens everywhere.
DD5:
DexH: Jordy, Rex, Freddy, Harris, Jules, Brett, Kit, Mel, Samson, Luther (LN: Rawlins, Cord, Stone, Breaker, Vaughn, DeMarco)
DS/DS: Blue, Cove, Addison, Jet, Sage, Kale, Bear, Tatum, Conrad, Thorfinn // Vance, Jude, Desmond, Ross, Indigo, Hart, Roan, Kestrel, Noble, Salem
Part 2 https://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/5323914
Part 3: https://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/5324928
I am sooo sorry it took me so long to upload the last part! Christmas got in the way, and on Christmas Eve I ended up getting a bad stomach flu which I passed on to my sister who we had to take to the emergency room (unfortunately there were no beds available). We're both okay now and I'm ready to finish this CAF!
By 1955 BLANK was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of BLANK, as BLANK ("Bleak House" - Lady Dedlock, "Rebecca" - Mrs. Danvers, "Great Expectations" - Miss Havisham, or "Macbeth" - Lady Macbeth), she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. BLANK wowed the audience in her BLANK dress (pick which you like best below!):
1. A black and white Jacques Fath evening dress:
2. Cream Normal Hartnell dress:
3. Red and white poppy dress by Balmain:
4. Sleek black and green Charles James dress:
5. YSL for Dior shimmering trapeze dress:
Shortly after, BLANK would act in another epic film, called BLANK ("Romanov", "Tipperary", "The Sand Dollar", "Boudica"), where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, BLANK was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, BLANK clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary BLANK gave her a pair of (Persian kittens, Cockatoos, Miniature Ponies, or English Bulldogs - Names and genders are up to you!). After only being together for only two short years, BLANK found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when BLANK would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving BLANK pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and BLANK would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon BLANK would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called ("The Show Must Go On", "Forget Me Not", "Memorandum", or "Bright Star"). Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 BLANK would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer BLANK, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. BLANK would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
DBF: Gregor, Ivan, George, Alexander, Nikita, Danil, Dmitri, Leon, Igor, Andreii (LN: Smirnoff, Fuhrman, Gering, Stravisnky, Kamensky, Dorfman)
DGF: BLANK
DD: Tanechka, Nadezhda, Milana, Alyona, Feodora, Anoushka, Sabine, Elizabeth, Rose, Cleo
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DD5 would be a media darling from the moment she was born, and they would closely follow her, from the time she was in pink dresses and bobby-socks to her troubled adolescence, which consisted of drugs, alcohol and much-older boyfriends. One of those boyfriends encouraged her to start singing. DD5 would form an all-girl rock band called ("Cherub", "Baba Yaga", "Fetish" or "Trinity"), that would shock audiences with their dark lyrics and onstage antics. While the band only lasted a few short years -- from '79 to '83 -- they would forever be icons for punk girls everywhere. DD5 would have a prosperous solo-career, and a famously rocky marriage with music producer, BLANK. The marriage lasted ten-years -- ten-years filled with domestic assault allegations, hard-drinking, and affairs. They had two children, and DD5 would lose custody to her husband. Finally, after so many years of hard-living and chaotic episodes, DD5 would go to rehab and stay sober for fifteen years, until her untimely death from lung cancer at fifty-five. A photograph of her, with her flaming red-hair and kohl-streaked eyes, belting out one of her songs, would become a bestselling image and adorn the walls of angst-ridden teens everywhere.
DD5:
DexH: Jordy, Rex, Freddy, Harris, Jules, Brett, Kit, Mel, Samson, Luther (LN: Rawlins, Cord, Stone, Breaker, Vaughn, DeMarco)
DS/DS: Blue, Cove, Addison, Jet, Sage, Kale, Bear, Tatum, Conrad, Thorfinn // Vance, Jude, Desmond, Ross, Indigo, Hart, Roan, Kestrel, Noble, Salem
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By 1955 Alta Rose was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of Macbeth, as Lady Macbeth, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. BLANK wowed the audience in her YSL for Dior shimmering trapeze dress.
Shortly after, Alta Rose would act in another epic film, called "Boudica", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Dmitri Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, she clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary he gave her a pair of cockatoos. After only being together for only two short years, Rosa found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Dmitri would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Rosa pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Alta Rose would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Alta Rose would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Forget Me Not". Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 Rosa would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer Ami, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. Rosa would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
Shortly after, Alta Rose would act in another epic film, called "Boudica", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Dmitri Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, she clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary he gave her a pair of cockatoos. After only being together for only two short years, Rosa found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Dmitri would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Rosa pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Alta Rose would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Alta Rose would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Forget Me Not". Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 Rosa would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer Ami, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. Rosa would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
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By 1955 Jo Jepsen was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of "Macbeth" as Lady Macbeth herself she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Jepsen wowed the audience in her YSL for Dior shimmering trapeze dress.
Shortly after, Jo would act in another epic film, called "Romanov," where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Nikita Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Jo clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Stravinsky gave her a pair of Persian Kittens, Lace and Velvet. After only being together for only two short years, Jo found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Stravinsky would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Jo pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Jo would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Jo would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum." Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 Jo Jepsen would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer Safi Mandeleau, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. Jo Jepsen would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
Shortly after, Jo would act in another epic film, called "Romanov," where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Nikita Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Jo clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Stravinsky gave her a pair of Persian Kittens, Lace and Velvet. After only being together for only two short years, Jo found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Stravinsky would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Jo pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Jo would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Jo would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum." Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 Jo Jepsen would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer Safi Mandeleau, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. Jo Jepsen would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
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What a beautiful but tragic story this was. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please make more!
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By 1955 Wilda was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of Rebecca, as Mrs. Danvers, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Wilda wowed the audience in her Red and white poppy dress by Balmain:
Shortly after, Wilda would act in another epic film, called "The Sand Dollar", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, BLANK was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, BLANK clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Gregor gave her a pair of Persian kittens: Sheba & Diva. After only being together for only two short years, Wilda found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Gregor would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Wilda pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Wilda would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Wilda would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum".
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By 1955 Wilda was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of Rebecca, as Mrs. Danvers, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Wilda wowed the audience in her Red and white poppy dress by Balmain:
Shortly after, Wilda would act in another epic film, called "The Sand Dollar", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, BLANK was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, BLANK clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Gregor gave her a pair of Persian kittens: Sheba & Diva. After only being together for only two short years, Wilda found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Gregor would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Wilda pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Wilda would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Wilda would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum".
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By 1955, Alta was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of Macbeth as Lady Macbeth, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Alta wowed the audience in her Charles James dress.
Shortly after, Alta would act in another epic film called Boudica, where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Nikita was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Alta clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary, Nikita gave her a pair of Persian kittens, Ishtar and Xerxes. After only being together for only two short years, Alta found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Nikita would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Alta pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Alta would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Alta would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life called "Memorandum." Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 Alta would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer Aïssa, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. Alta would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
Shortly after, Alta would act in another epic film called Boudica, where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Nikita was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Alta clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary, Nikita gave her a pair of Persian kittens, Ishtar and Xerxes. After only being together for only two short years, Alta found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Nikita would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Alta pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Alta would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Alta would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life called "Memorandum." Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 Alta would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer Aïssa, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. Alta would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
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Born in 1914, Alta Adams was the oldest child of a German immigrant family in Pennsylvania. Although she had yet to dye her hair platinum, she was still striking and had always possessed that doe-like gaze, which later become her trademark. Before fame she worked at textile factory, using her meager paycheck to support her parents. It was on a trip to New York to visit her aunt that she was spotted, soon finding work as a model, and eventually, an actress. Her first big role came in 1935, when she starred in "The Cigarette Girl". Though her name at birth was Mable Kohler, the studios decided to give her something more star-worthy.
The name they gave her was: Alta Adams.
Her Family:
DH: Franz Heinrich Köhler
DW: Margarete Luise Köhler, née Jentsch
DD: Mable Annemarie Kohler
DD: Lorene Ursula Kohler
DS: Garland Heinz Kohler
DD/DS: Phyllis Renate Kohler & Clifford Klaus Kohler
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Soon after, Adams became a household name, starring box-office hit after hit. One of her most memorable roles would be as the seductive Madame Veruschka in the classic noir film "As the Night Fades". In 1940 at age twenty-six, she was married to fellow actor, Frank Holden, who she met on the set of her 1939 romance film, "Queen of Sheba". He was eight years her senior. They were the perfect Hollywood couple, her with her perfect blonde curls and willowy figure, him with his dark hair, blue eyes, and smoky baritone. Just seven months after their marriage, Adams would give birth to a baby girl, much to the tabloids shock. Only three years later, Adams would file for a divorce. The court proceedings were splashed across the news, and filled with every sordid detail, from the mistresses to the drugs and Holden's supposed alcoholism. Despite it all, she would win full custody of her child.
DH: Frank Leslie Holden
DW: Alta Adams
DD1: Franalta Margaret Holden
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Despite Franalta Holden playing a younger version of her mother's character in "Infamous", she would eventually shun the fast-paced and, in her own words, "shallow" lifestyle of Hollywood. Holden became a well-respected OB/GYN in New York, and married a pediatrician. After years of resentment between the two, Adams and Holden rekindled their relationship via the birth of Holden's first child. Now, they maintain a friendship, and spend the holidays together.
The name they gave her was: Alta Adams.
Her Family:
DH: Franz Heinrich Köhler
DW: Margarete Luise Köhler, née Jentsch
DD: Mable Annemarie Kohler
DD: Lorene Ursula Kohler
DS: Garland Heinz Kohler
DD/DS: Phyllis Renate Kohler & Clifford Klaus Kohler
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Soon after, Adams became a household name, starring box-office hit after hit. One of her most memorable roles would be as the seductive Madame Veruschka in the classic noir film "As the Night Fades". In 1940 at age twenty-six, she was married to fellow actor, Frank Holden, who she met on the set of her 1939 romance film, "Queen of Sheba". He was eight years her senior. They were the perfect Hollywood couple, her with her perfect blonde curls and willowy figure, him with his dark hair, blue eyes, and smoky baritone. Just seven months after their marriage, Adams would give birth to a baby girl, much to the tabloids shock. Only three years later, Adams would file for a divorce. The court proceedings were splashed across the news, and filled with every sordid detail, from the mistresses to the drugs and Holden's supposed alcoholism. Despite it all, she would win full custody of her child.
DH: Frank Leslie Holden
DW: Alta Adams
DD1: Franalta Margaret Holden
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Despite Franalta Holden playing a younger version of her mother's character in "Infamous", she would eventually shun the fast-paced and, in her own words, "shallow" lifestyle of Hollywood. Holden became a well-respected OB/GYN in New York, and married a pediatrician. After years of resentment between the two, Adams and Holden rekindled their relationship via the birth of Holden's first child. Now, they maintain a friendship, and spend the holidays together.
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Fantastic game. Thank you!
By 1955, Fay Fleming was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of “Rebecca” as Mrs. Danvers, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Fleming wowed the audience in her sleek black and green Charles James dress.
Shortly after, Fleming would act in another epic film, called “Romanov,” where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, George Dorfman was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Fleming clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Dorfman gave her a pair of miniature ponies, Fife and Mungo. After only being together for only two short years, Fleming found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Dorfman would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Fleming pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Fleming would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Fleming would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows.
By 1955, Fay Fleming was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of “Rebecca” as Mrs. Danvers, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Fleming wowed the audience in her sleek black and green Charles James dress.
Shortly after, Fleming would act in another epic film, called “Romanov,” where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, George Dorfman was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Fleming clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Dorfman gave her a pair of miniature ponies, Fife and Mungo. After only being together for only two short years, Fleming found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Dorfman would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Fleming pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Fleming would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Fleming would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows.
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This was wonderful!
By 1955, Wilda Winslow was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of "Great Expectations" as Miss Havisham, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Wilda Winslow wowed the audience in her sleek black and green dress by Charles James.
Shortly after, Wilda Winslow would act in another epic film, called "Boudica", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Danil Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Wilda Winslow clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Danil Stravinsky gave her a pair of Persian kittens. After only being together for only two short years, Wilda Winslow found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance.
Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Danil Stravinsky would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Wilda Winslow pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Wilda would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Wilda Winslow would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum".
By 1955, Wilda Winslow was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of "Great Expectations" as Miss Havisham, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Wilda Winslow wowed the audience in her sleek black and green dress by Charles James.
Shortly after, Wilda Winslow would act in another epic film, called "Boudica", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Danil Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Wilda Winslow clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Danil Stravinsky gave her a pair of Persian kittens. After only being together for only two short years, Wilda Winslow found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance.
Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Danil Stravinsky would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Wilda Winslow pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Wilda would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Wilda Winslow would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum".
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Born in 1914, Yvonne York was the oldest child of a German immigrant family in Pennsylvania. Although she had yet to dye her hair platinum, she was still striking and had always possessed that doe-like gaze, which later become her trademark. Before fame she worked at textile factory, using her meager paycheck to support her parents. It was on a trip to New York to visit her aunt that she was spotted, soon finding work as a model, and eventually, an actress. Her first big role came in 1935, when she starred in "The Unloving Heart". Though her name at birth was Martha Rosenbaum, the studios decided to give her something more star-worthy.
Her Family:
DH: Johannes Ernst Rosenbaum
DW: Minna Luise Rosenbaum (née Schön)
DD: (Her) Martha Hildegarde Rosenbaum
DD: Goldie Ingeborg Rosenbaum
DS: Erich Curt Rosenbaum
DD/DS: Christa Hannelore Rosenbaum & Wolfgang Peter Rosenbaum
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Soon after, Yvonne York became a household name, starring box-office hit after hit. One of her most memorable roles would be as the seductive Madame Veruschka in the classic noir film "As the Night Fades". In 1940 at age twenty-six, she was married to fellow actor, Leslie Hepburn, who she met on the set of her 1939 romance film, "Forget Me Not." He was eight years her senior. They were the perfect Hollywood couple, her with her perfect blonde curls and willowy figure, him with his dark hair, blue eyes, and smoky baritone. Just seven months after their marriage, Yvonne would give birth to a baby girl, much to the tabloids shock. Only three years later, Yvonne would file for a divorce. The court proceedings were splashed across the news, and filled with every sordid detail, from the mistresses to the drugs and Yvonne's supposed alcoholism. Despite it all, she would win full custody of her child.
DH: Leslie Curtis Hepburn
DW: Yvonne York
DD1: Levonne Minna Hepburn
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In 1940 at age 31, Yvonne York would go on to win an Oscar for her portrayal of a heartbroken wife who combs the beach, looking for the husband she lost at sea in “Never Say Goodbye”.
Born in 1914, Yvonne York was the oldest child of a German immigrant family in Pennsylvania. Although she had yet to dye her hair platinum, she was still striking and had always possessed that doe-like gaze, which later become her trademark. Before fame she worked at textile factory, using her meager paycheck to support her parents. It was on a trip to New York to visit her aunt that she was spotted, soon finding work as a model, and eventually, an actress. Her first big role came in 1935, when she starred in "The Unloving Heart". Though her name at birth was Martha Rosenbaum, the studios decided to give her something more star-worthy.
Her Family:
DH: Johannes Ernst Rosenbaum
DW: Minna Luise Rosenbaum (née Schön)
DD: (Her) Martha Hildegarde Rosenbaum
DD: Goldie Ingeborg Rosenbaum
DS: Erich Curt Rosenbaum
DD/DS: Christa Hannelore Rosenbaum & Wolfgang Peter Rosenbaum
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Soon after, Yvonne York became a household name, starring box-office hit after hit. One of her most memorable roles would be as the seductive Madame Veruschka in the classic noir film "As the Night Fades". In 1940 at age twenty-six, she was married to fellow actor, Leslie Hepburn, who she met on the set of her 1939 romance film, "Forget Me Not." He was eight years her senior. They were the perfect Hollywood couple, her with her perfect blonde curls and willowy figure, him with his dark hair, blue eyes, and smoky baritone. Just seven months after their marriage, Yvonne would give birth to a baby girl, much to the tabloids shock. Only three years later, Yvonne would file for a divorce. The court proceedings were splashed across the news, and filled with every sordid detail, from the mistresses to the drugs and Yvonne's supposed alcoholism. Despite it all, she would win full custody of her child.
DH: Leslie Curtis Hepburn
DW: Yvonne York
DD1: Levonne Minna Hepburn
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In 1940 at age 31, Yvonne York would go on to win an Oscar for her portrayal of a heartbroken wife who combs the beach, looking for the husband she lost at sea in “Never Say Goodbye”.
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By 1955 Maly Moore was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of "Macbeth", as Lady Macbeth, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Maly wowed the audience in her black and white Jacques Fath evening dress dress.
Shortly after, Maly would act in another epic film, called ("Romanov"), where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Leon Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Maly clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Leon gave her a pair of Persian kittens. After only being together for only two short years, Maly found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Leon would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Maly pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Maly would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Maly would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows.
Shortly after, Maly would act in another epic film, called ("Romanov"), where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Leon Stravinsky was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Maly clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary Leon gave her a pair of Persian kittens. After only being together for only two short years, Maly found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Leon would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Maly pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Maly would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon Maly would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows.
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By 1955 Bobbie was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of "Great Expectations", as "Miss Havisham", she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. Bobbie wowed the audience in her YSL for Dior shimmering trapeze dress.
Shortly after, Bobbie would act in another epic film, called "Boudica", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Nikita was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Bobbie clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary, Nikita gave her a pair of Miniature Ponies - Cherry and Oakley. After only being together for only two short years, Bobbie found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Nikita would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Bobbie pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Bobbie would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
Shortly after, Bobbie would act in another epic film, called "Boudica", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, Nikita was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, Bobbie clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary, Nikita gave her a pair of Miniature Ponies - Cherry and Oakley. After only being together for only two short years, Bobbie found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when Nikita would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving Bobbie pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and Bobbie would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
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By 1955 WILDA WHITE was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of "Rebecca" as Mrs. Danvers, she was back on the market. It was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. WILDA wowed the audience in her black and white Jacques Fath dress.
Shortly after, WILDA would act in another epic film, called "Romanov", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, IGOR FURHMAN was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, WILDA clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary IGOR gave her a pair of Persian kittens, named Coquette and Miette. After only being together for only two short years, WILDA found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when IGOR would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving WILDA pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and WILDA would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon WILDA would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Forget Me Not". Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 WILDA would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer AÏSSA, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. WILDA would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
Shortly after, WILDA would act in another epic film, called "Romanov", where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, IGOR FURHMAN was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, WILDA clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary IGOR gave her a pair of Persian kittens, named Coquette and Miette. After only being together for only two short years, WILDA found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when IGOR would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving WILDA pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and WILDA would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon WILDA would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Forget Me Not". Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 WILDA would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer AÏSSA, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. WILDA would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
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Born in 1914, Fay Franklin was the oldest child of a German immigrant family in Pennsylvania. Although she had yet to dye her hair platinum, she was still striking and had always possessed that doe-like gaze, which later become her trademark. Before fame she worked at textile factory, using her meager paycheck to support her parents. It was on a trip to New York to visit her aunt that she was spotted, soon finding work as a model, and eventually, an actress. Her first big role came in 1935, when she starred in "Berlin, Baby!". Though her name at birth was Hildegard Schön, the studios decided to give her something more star-worthy.
The name they gave her was Fay Franklin.
DH: August Johannes Schön
DW: Ida Elisabeth Rosenbaum
August & Ida || Hildegard, Ursula, Erich, Hannelore, and Wolfgang
DD: Hildegard Rosa Schön
DD: Ursula Maria Schön
DS: Erich Helmut Schön
DD/DS: Hannelore Eva Schön // Wolfgang Hans Schön
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Soon after, Fay Franklin became a household name, starring box-office hit after hit. One of her most memorable roles would be as the seductive Madame Veruschka in the classic noir film "As the Night Fades".
Born in 1914, Fay Franklin was the oldest child of a German immigrant family in Pennsylvania. Although she had yet to dye her hair platinum, she was still striking and had always possessed that doe-like gaze, which later become her trademark. Before fame she worked at textile factory, using her meager paycheck to support her parents. It was on a trip to New York to visit her aunt that she was spotted, soon finding work as a model, and eventually, an actress. Her first big role came in 1935, when she starred in "Berlin, Baby!". Though her name at birth was Hildegard Schön, the studios decided to give her something more star-worthy.
The name they gave her was Fay Franklin.
DH: August Johannes Schön
DW: Ida Elisabeth Rosenbaum
August & Ida || Hildegard, Ursula, Erich, Hannelore, and Wolfgang
DD: Hildegard Rosa Schön
DD: Ursula Maria Schön
DS: Erich Helmut Schön
DD/DS: Hannelore Eva Schön // Wolfgang Hans Schön
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Soon after, Fay Franklin became a household name, starring box-office hit after hit. One of her most memorable roles would be as the seductive Madame Veruschka in the classic noir film "As the Night Fades".
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By 1955 FAY FALLON was ready to return to Hollywood. At forty-four, roles were drying up for the starlet, but when she starred in a star-studded adaption of MACBETH, as LADY MACBETH, it was a huge hit and cemented her popularity, despite her age. For her role she would win her second Oscar. FAY wowed the audience in her JACQUES FATH dress.
Shortly after, FAY would act in another epic film, called ROMANOV, where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, NIKITA STRAVINSKY was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, FAY clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary NIKITA gave her a pair of Cockatoos, named Bette and Joan. After only being together for only two short years, FAY found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when NIKITA would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving FAY pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and FAY would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon FAY would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum." Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 FAY would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer RAYMONDE, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. FAY would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
Shortly after, FAY would act in another epic film, called ROMANOV, where she would meet her next love, the young director of the film. Born into a Russian family in New York, NIKITA STRAVINSKY was ten years her junior, and some thought much too plain for such a glamorous woman. With curly auburn hair, a love of turtlenecks, and his iconic round black glasses, they seemed an odd match. But in an interview with Vogue, FAY clarified it was his heart that had attracted her, plus a common affection for animals. For their one-year anniversary NIKITA gave her a pair of Cockatoos, named Bette and Joan. After only being together for only two short years, FAY found out she was pregnant. A lavish wedding was planned, one that would take place in Barcelona and see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Dean Martin in attendance. Unfortunately, it would all come to a standstill when NIKITA would die tragically in a plane crash, leaving FAY pregnant and alone. The story of their doomed love was front-page news, and FAY would be the recipient of countless letters of condolences, well-wishes, and prayers.
The studios were not pleased to have their star pregnant and unmarried, and soon FAY would find herself relegated to bit parts and guest appearances on TV shows. She would retire officially from acting in 1960, moving back to her chateau in Provence, where she would write a bestselling biography on her life, called "Memorandum." Her later years were marked by animal activism, and charitable work -- she would auction off several of her famous dresses for a local French hospital in '65 -- and the rare interviews, mostly conducted in her 19th century style kitchen, or herb garden. In 1970 FAY would reunite with her former love, the jazz singer RAYMONDE, and they would spend the rest of their lives together. FAY would live on to just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and loved ones, her animals, her memories, a photo of her son, lost in Cambodia, and the man who almost became her husband.
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