The image of Maureen O’Hara began in Hollywood in 1939 in the classic film “Hunchback of Notre Dame” and now embodies a career that has spanned over 60 years. Maureen’s dynamic Irish beauty and persona of womanly strength has made her a role model for women and produced a legacy of all-time classic films. Maureen O’Hara is still beautiful and enjoying her retirement. More importantly, she is representative of all fine actors of her era. I have always joked that to keep up with this energetic lady you need plenty of frequent flyer miles and twice the stamina. Maureen O’Hara indeed remains a much needed heroine of “all” times – a gifted performer “then and now” – a woman for all seasons – truly a Woman of the Century!”
THE DUKE AND HIS LADY
A walk down memory lane – 1976 – TV Fund Raiser Party “Allstar Tribute to John Wayne” produced by the late Paul Keyes. Maureen serenades Duke with “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Face” Note: The clip is fuzzy, but we are lucky to have even this considering the technology back then. (click on image below and white arrow at link for video clip of the event courtesy of “Romy”) Those of you who enjoy this clip may also enjoy my interview with the producer of the All Start Tribute – Paul Keyes. It took place in 1993 and Paul was an absolute delight. He was good friends with Duke and Frank Sinatra and shared many great stories.
