Life + Times of Sophia Loren: Part 2

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As An Actress, Sophia Loren's 1st Starring Role Was In: Aida, a 1953 Italian film. 

Other Film's She Has Been In Are: Two Nights of Cleopatra, The Gold of Naples, Too Bad She's Bad, Scandal in Sorrento, Lucky To Be A Woman, Boy On A Dolphin, Legend of the Lost and The Pride and the Passion.

Sophia Loren Became An International Star, Following Her 5 Picture Contract With Paramount Pictures in 1958.

Among The Films, She Starred In During That Time Were: Desire Under the Elms, Houseboat, Heller In Pink Tights.

In 1961, She Starred In A film Titled, Two Women: A movie about a women who was raped while trying to protect her daughter in a war-torn Italy. Her performance in this movie won her many international awards including, Canne's Film Festival's Best Performance Prize, Academy Award for Best Actress, which was the first award ever granted to an Italian Actress.

Loren is known For: her sharp wit and Insight.

During The 1960s, She was One of The Most Popular Female: Actresses in The World.

In 1965, Her Career reached its height after she was given a $1 million dollar role in: The Fall of The Roman Empire.

The Fall of The Roman Empire Movie Trailer: Starring Sophia Loren

In 1965, She was also granted another Academy Award for her: role in the film, Marriage Italian-Style.

Some other Best films of Loren were her starring roles in: El Cid, The Millionairess, It Started in Naples, Yesterday, Today, and Tommorrow, Lady L, Arabesque, and a film with Charlie Chaplin, A Countess from Hong Kong.

Sophia Loren in Her Academy Award Winning Film: 
Two Women

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From 1970-1988, She Starred In The International and American Films: The Voyage, Brief Encounter, The Cassandra Crossing, A Special Day, Sunflower, Man of La Mancha, Brass Target

Boy on a Dolphin Movie: Starring Sophia Loren

When She Became A Mother: She Started to Work less In Her Acting career. Sophia Loren's Now Resides In: Switzerland

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"Prêt-à-Porter" (1994)

Presenting, the Vintage 1994 Film "Ready-To-Wear", well known as, "Pret-A-Porter", starring the fabulous Sophia Loren. This film is based around a Parisian Fashion Show, drawing together the top photographers, models, fashion designers, reporters and magazine interviewers to Paris for what is to be one hectic Fashion Week for the characters in the plot of this film. "Pret-A-Porter" is a comedy-drama, based on greed, lust, murder, notoriety and more. 

Pret-A-Porter TRAILER:

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Life + Times of Sophia Loren: Part 1

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Born In Pozzuoli, Italy, On September 20, 1934 was: Sophia Loren A.K.A. "Sophia Villani Scicolone"

Sophia Loren is known to be an: Italian Actress

An Interesting Fact About Sophia Is That: She is the niece of the Alessandra Mussolini (her maternal aunt), whose father was the fourth son of the Fascist leader Benito Mussolini

Her Parents Were: Romilda Villani & Ricardo Schicolone, a Construction Engineer

Her Father, Ricardo, Refused To Marry Her Mother, Romilda: This led Romilda to be without any support, besides being a piano teacher and an aspiring actress

Eventually, in 1938, Sophia Loren's Parents Had Another Child Named: Anna Maria Villani Schicolone

Sophia's Grandmother Allowed Sophia, Her Mother and Sister To Stay At Her Place: Until Sophia's mother was stable financially, enough to move out

During World War II: the harbour and munitions plant in Pozzuoli was a frequent target. One day during a raid, Sophia running to shelter was hit with shrapnel, where her chin was wounded. After this incident her mother decided to move with Sophia and Anna to Naples to live with a distant relative.

After WWII: Sophia's mother decided to move with Sophia and Anna back to their grandmother's house, where Sophia's grandmother decided to open up a living room pub, selling cherry liquor. 

In the Pub: Sophia was a waitress and washed dishes, Anna was a singer and Romilda played the piano.

At the Age of 14 Years Old: Sophia entered a beauty contest in Naples, she ended up being a finalist but, did not win the contest.

After the Beauty Contest: Sophia enrolled in acting school, where she was selected as an extra in the movie, Quo Vadis, which, launched her career as an actress.

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Life + Times of Shirley Temple- Part Two- All Grown Up!

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In 1944, Shirley Temple: was signed to a personal four-year contract by David O. Selznick. After this, she appeared in movies such as Since You Went Away and I'll Be Seeing You. After a while, David Selznick eventually lost interest in promoting Shirley Temple. Instead, he suggested Shirley move abroad, gain maturity in her acting roles and even change her name. He warned her that she had been typecast and her career was in perilous straits.
In August 1950, Shirley Decided: to audition for Peter Pan on Broadway, but she didn't get the part. 
On December 16, 1950: She decided to Retire from Film.
On September 19, 1945: Shirley Temple at 17 years old married John George Agar, an Army Air Corps Sergeant.
On January 30th, 1948: She had her first daughter named Linda Susan.
On December 5th, 1950: Shirley Temple divorced John Agar and took custody of her daughter Linda Susan.
On December 16th, 1950: Shirley Temple remarried to Charles Alden Black, Jr., a WWII United States Navy Silver Star and manager of a television station in Los Angeles
On April 9th, 1954: Shirley Temple birthed her second daughter named Lori.
Shirley Temple & Charles Alden Black, Jr.: remained married for 54 years until his death on August 4, 2005.
Shirley Temple Had Her Fair Share In Delving Into The World of Politics.
September Through December 1969: She Was Appointed The Representative of the 24th General Assembly of the United Nations by President Richard M. Nixon.
December 6, 1974 To July 13, 1976, Shirley Temple Was Appointed: U.S. Ambassador To Ghana by President Gerald R. Ford.
August 23, 1989 To July 12, 1992, Shirley Temple Served As: U.S. Ambassador To Czechoslovakia and was Appointed by President George H.W. Bush.

"Shirley Temple Will Always Be Remembered For Being America's Little Sweetheart!"

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EXHIBIT #5: Vintage 1920s

"A Fashion That Does Not Reach The Streets Is Not A Fashion."- Coco Chanel

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The Best Singing & Dancing of Shirley Temple!

The Best Singing & Dancing of Shirley Temple. 

So Super Cute!

Let Us Know, Which Movie Do You Think Featured The Best Shirley Temple Singing & Dancing In It?

Enjoy!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Life + Times of Shirley Temple- Part One!

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Age: 83

Born: April 23, 1928; Santa Monica, California

She was the Daughter of: George Temple, a Banker & Gertrude Temple, a Homemaker

She Had Two Brothers By The Name of: George Francis, Jr. & John Stanley

September 1931, in Los Angeles, California: Gertrude enrolled Shirley Temple into Meglin's Dance School

Shirley Temples Curls Were Inspired By: Mary Pickford, a silent film star (It was her moms idea to do her hair as such)

Shirley's Career Began: in 1932 at the Age of 4 Years Old

In January 1932: Shirley Temple was discovered and signed by Educational Pictures at a talent search hosted at her dance school

The Film That Sent Her Career Souring Was: Bright Eyes

Her Signature Song: On The Good Ship Lollipop was from the film Bright Eyes, which sold 500,000 sheet music copies

"Bright Eyes" Movie Clip:

"On The Good Ship Lollipop" Song:

In February of 1935: She won the Juvenile Academy Award, she was the first child star to be awarded with a miniature Oscar Award for her accomplishment as a child film actress 

As She Grew Older: Her Box Office Popularity Waned, As She Reached Adolescence

At The Age of 12: She Left The Film Industry to Attend High School

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SHIRLEY TEMPLE Singing: Animal Crackers In My Soup (1935)

Introducing, the adorable Shirley Temple in her 1935 movie titled, Curly Top. In this Curly Top clip, Shirley Temple sings about animal crackers in her soup. 

"In Every Bowl Of Soup I See Lions And Tigers Watching Me, I Make Them Jump Right Through A Hoop, Animal Crackers In My Soup!"

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JOSEPHINE BAKER: Bye Bye Blackbird

Our journey this week through the life of Josephine Baker has been interesting. We'd like to end our journey into the life of Josephine Baker with her 1927 song titled, "Bye Bye Blackbird." Stay tuned next week as we delve into the life of another brilliantly talented historical figure. Enjoy!

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The Josephine Baker Movie (1991)

The life of Josephine Baker is both timeless and thrilling. The Josephine Baker Story
is a biography of Josephine Baker, who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film follows her life beginning as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis to her death in 1975. It's a great movie to gain an idea of Josephine Baker's character and witt. 

" Before Madonna, Before Marilyn, There was Josephine."

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