Warner Archive Wednesday - The Swan (1956)

The Swan (1956) [1]

The Swan (1956) - Grace Kelly (Princess Alexandra), Alec Guinness (Prince Albert), Louis Jourdan (Dr. Nicholas Agi), Agnes Moorehead (Queen Maria Dominika), Jessie Royce Landis (Princess Beatrix), Brian Aherne (Father Carl Hyacinth), Leo G. Carroll (Caesar), Estelle Winwood (Symphorosa), Van Dyke Parks (George), Christopher Cook (Arsene).  Directed by Charles Vidor. Studio - MGM.


Fun Fact: This film was released the same day Grace Kelly became a real princess - April 18, 1956, the day she married Prince Ranier of Monoco [2].


Fun Fact: Many thought this would be Grace Kelly's "swan song".  She would star in only 1 film after this, High Society, released July 17, 1956 [3].

Fashion Friday - 'A Chapman Original'

Model Dorian Leigh wearing white organdy shirt with full print skirt by Ceil Chapman 1950

Can Judy Take Home the Academy Award?

Judy Garland, Jack Warner, and Lauren Bacall at A Star is Born Premiere September 1954

Judy Garland
And Marlon Brando are the present favorites to get the Oscars for the best female and male star performances of 1954. Judy may have some competition from Dorothy Dandrige for “Carmen Jones” and Grace Kelly for “Country Girl” – but the sentiment is riding with Garland, and that’s a powerful factor when a Hollywoodite makes a comeback. Along with Marlon, James Mason will likely receive a nomination for “A Star is Born”; and Dan O’Herlihy for “Robinson Crusoe”. At least, that is the way voters are thinking right now.

What 100 Stars Want in 1956 - Grace Kelly

What did the lovely Grace Kelly wish for in 1956?

"Personally, I want to keep healthy. You can't do anything without your health - you can't be efficient at your job or in your personal life. It's a struggle just to stay alive. Nothing is worth anything if you don't have health. I have it now, and I'm grateful for it and want to keep it." - Isn't that the truth! Grace hit the nail right on the head! I've had health issues since I was a baby and health issues have a huge impact on everyday life.

"I love motion pictures but as an actress, I really want to do a good play in 1956." - I thing many actors and actresses in motion pictures want a chance to do a good play.

"Maybe this sounds selfish, but I don't mean it to be because I'm speaking for every citizen as well as myself - I'd like lower taxes in 1956." - Having spent this weekend trying to get a start on my taxes, I would have to agree with Grace.