Salome
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Favorite Hammerstien leading ladyand why?
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jazzygirlsings
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Gertrude Lawrence. I think she brought a great emotional depth to her role. I also like her voice, it's rather pleasant...and she brought a wonderful grace to her character...
It was between her and Mary Martin, but I'm honestly not a huge fan of hers...
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Salome
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I agree with Gertie. a brilliant actress and a true pro. Her Anna has yet to be beat..even though Donna Murphy gave Anna some wonderful depth as well.
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jazzygirlsings
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^So true, Donna's the only one who's even come CLOSE!
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JulieJordan
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I think I'd have to go with Gertrude Lawrence too- she brought such complexity to the role. I have bit of a soft spot for Jan Clayton though, and Joan Roberts was also wonderful.
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RainbowJude
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Anna | Salome wrote: | | I agree with Gertie. A brilliant actress and a true pro. Her Anna has yet to be beat, even though Donna Murphy gave Anna some wonderful depth as well. |
I would have loved to see Angela Lansbury's Anna. I'm sure it was nothing less than utterly compelling. For other reasons, I would have also loved to see Elaine Stritch's take on the role.
Later days
David
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