"Anne Francis." The Tower of London, Buried: 19 May 1536 (1969) -- did little to show off her talents or upgrade her career. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007, the actress died on January 2, 2011, from complications of pancreatic cancer in a Santa Barbara (California) retirement home. Margaret was adopted in May of 1970. Uh-uh-uh-uh, oh-oh ", Among the films in which she starred was Girl of the Night (1960), a bold (for the time) and gritty film noir in which she portrayed a high-priced prostitute, exploited by her madam and pimp, until she finds help in psychotherapy. WebJust as TCM was airing the 1950s SciFi Classic, Forbidden Planet, the star of that movie, Anne Francis, died. She was back in New York, working on TV's proto-thriller series Suspense in 1949, when Hollywood casting directors noticed that this reliable young actress was also a knockout. Anne returned to England around 1521 for details for her marriage were being worked out. She billed herself as Anne Lloyd Francis on occasion in later years.For such a promising start and with such amazing stamina and longevity, the girl with the sexy beauty mark probably deserved better. (See NewsFeed's tribute to Anne Francis. Her brother was tried next, with his own wife testifying against him (she got her due later in the scandal of Kathryn Howard). Her famous temper and tongue showed themselves at times in famous arguments between her and Henry for all the court to see. The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations. In John Sturges's superb Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) where she was, as in Forbidden Planet, the only woman in the cast she takes the role of a seemingly tough garage owner in jeans, who doesn't want to help John J Macreedy (Spencer Tracy) discover the secret of her town where "somethin' kind of bad happened", and who meets a tragic end. She was tall (5ft.-8in. She had dark, olive-colored skin, thick dark brown hair and dark brown eyes which often appeared black. In 2007, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, and immediately underwent chemotherapy and had surgery to remove part of her right lung. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007 despite having quit smoking nearly twenty years earlier. March 52: columnist "I didn't come from a show-business family; neither of my parents were involved in it," she said in 1997. In addition to Ms. Uemura, she is survived by another daughter, Maggie, and a grandson. Anne remained in France for the next 6 or 7 years. While co-starring with Hollywood's hunkiest best, including Paul Newman, Dale Robertson, Glenn Ford and Cornel Wilde, her roles still emphasized more her glam appeal than her acting capabilities. As a child she lived in an apartment at 66-11 99th Street in Forest Hills, New York. Anne was not popular with the people of England. Francis will attend a 6 p.m. 08 Mar. But, in 1527 we see that Henry began to seek an annulment of his marriage to Catherine, making him free to marry again. Her voice is soft and husky kind of makes you feel as though your back is being scratched. (See NewsFeeds tribute to Anne Francis. The poster artwork for Forbidden Planet MGM's 1956 reworking of Shakespeare's The Tempest into a science-fiction parable of ego vs. id showed a fearsome cyborg holding a sleeping blond in a diaphanous gown that highlighted her gaudy curves. She was considered moderately pretty. The role earned her a Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award nomination.The actress returned to films only on occasion, the most controversial being Funny Girl (1968), in which her co-starring role as Barbra Streisand's pal was heartlessly reduced to a glorified cameo. She played the pregnant wife of a dedicated teacher (Glenn Ford), who is the victim of threatening notes and phone calls from a depraved student. I think networks feel that women are mindless creatures, and they have no place on this kind of show. Anne was the opposite of the pale, blonde-haired, blue-eyed image of beauty. On the first day of September 1532, she was created Marquess of Pembroke, a title she held in her own right. Her gratuitous co-star parts opposite some of filmdom's top comics' in their lesser vehicles -- Jerry Lewis' Hook, Line and Sinker (1969) and Don Knotts' The Love God? (See NewsFeed's tribute to Anne Francis. You worked television, you didn't do film. At 10 or 11 she was on Broadway with Gertrude Lawrence in Lady in the Dark and spent her teens in countless radio soaps, including Portia Faces Life and When a Girl Marries, where her childs voice matured into its permanent, woman timbre. In Rogue Cop (1954), she plays the drunken discarded moll of a gangster (George Raft). They came for Anne on the morning of May 19 to take her to the Tower Green, where she was to be afforded the dignity of a private execution. Page contents not supported in other languages. [After her character was discontinued on "Riptide" (1984)] I don't think the networks give much consideration about women on action shows. Yet there was far more to the preternaturally poised, immensely talented Francis than mere looks. They were to be either burnt at the stake (which was the punishment for incest) or beheaded, at the discretion of the King. Anne Francis Bikini Pics. She has long been involved with a metaphysical-based church, channeling her own thoughts and feelings into the inspirational 1982 book "Voices from Home: An Inner Journey". She was nominated for an Emmy and won a Golden Globe for the role. Ms. Franciss marriages to the actor and director Bamlet L. Price Jr. and Dr. Robert Abeloff ended in divorce. "Robby, I must have a new dress, right away," she tells the android. Symptoms include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, pain the back or abdomen, and yellowing of the skin (jaundice). After her marriage to the heir of Ormonde fell through, she began an affair with Henry Percy, also a rich heir. Absolutely nothing must show below, above or through." She appeared in four films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1950. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. [Read the Constable's recollection of this morning]. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Ossining, New York (which is near Sing Sing prison), the only child of Phillip Ward LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actress Anne Francis, who was the love interest in the 1950s science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and later was sexy private eye in "Honey West" on TV, has died at age 80. Yet what came across, in her two-decade movie and TV prime, was not sultry ostentation but a preternatural poise and a questioning intelligence. Anne Francis' mole, definitely. In 1948, when she was 17, she got bit roles in the MGM musical Summer Holiday and David O. Selznicks Portrait of Jennie. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Ossining, New York (which is near Sing Sing prison), the only child of Phillip Ward Francis, a businessman/salesman, and the former Edith Albertson. The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com. Fraser asserts that this is not the case since the romance between Anne and Percy ended in 1522 and the King didn't notice Anne until 1526. WebThe curvaceous, blonde, 5ft 8in Francis, with a becoming little mole next to her mouth, was never eye-proof, especially during the films of the 1950s that launched her career proper google_color_border = "422817"; Ron Franklin - Jeanne Edwards -- both ESPN A-Holes. You never know.. Francis had her own TV series, Honey West (1965-66), in which she shone as a sexy and liberated detective, aided by John Ericson (who had played her weak brother in Bad Day at Black Rock). On Monday the 15th, the Queen and her brother were put on trial at the Great Hall of the Tower of London. Anne Francis Anne Franciss Profession & "What's that?" The Winter issue with Florence Pugh is here. She was back in New York, working on TVs proto-thriller series Suspense in 1949, when Hollywood casting directors noticed that this reliable young actress was also a knockout. When her movie career declined, Ms. Francis became active in television. Tiger Bowing Paw to Hand With Little Baby Girl and Facebook Morons. He persuaded the King to sign a document calling for an investigation that would possibly result in charges of treason. ), a seemingly natural blond, with large, lasering blue eyes and an expressive alto voice. Sir Francis Weston and William Brereton were charged with adultery with the Queen. And we certainly don't want people thinking West Side Story bears any relationship whatever to Romeo and Juliette without official dispensation from an experienced theater critic -- John Simon perhaps? Francis died Sunday at a Santa Barbara nursing home, said Bill Guntle, a funeral director McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary in Santa Barbara. Most young blondes in those days [1950s] were not taken too seriously. google_ad_width = 120; Because of her position, it is possible that she was at the Field of Cloth of Gold, the famous meeting between Henry VIII and the It is estimated that some 2000 people attended. google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; She started performing on children's radio and then moved on to Broadway, aged 11. It was then that she made the famous comment about her 'little neck'. Qemist (talk) 08:46, 8 March 2012 (UTC)Reply[reply]. By August, preparations were being made for the birth of Anne's child, which was sure to be a boy. She found a most appreciative audience in two classic The Twilight Zone (1959) episodes and then as a self-sufficient, Emma Peel-like detective in Aaron Spelling's short-lived cult series Honey West (1965), where she combined glamour and a sexy veneer with judo throws, karate chops and trendy fashions. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Ossining, New York (which is near THE TRUE STORY OF A GAY LOVE THAT HAPPENED BY ACCIDENT. Kristi Cornwell identified by Dental Records. Anne conducted herself in a calm and dignified manner, denying all the charges against her. The men were not allowed to defend themselves, as was the case in charges of treason. Before filming began, the actors held a meeting and agreed to be as serious about this film as we could be, Ms. Francis said in a 1999 interview. WilliamSommerwerck (talk) 02:08, 9 September 2010 (UTC)Reply[reply], After editing this paragraph, I realized that the details about the film and role have little to do with Ms Francis, so I removed them and moved this sentence to the preceding paragraph. Learn how your comment data is processed. A quote from the Venetian Ambassador said she was 'not one of the handsomest women in the world'. Yet there was far more to the preternaturally poised, immensely talented Francis than mere looks. Anyone can read what you share. She was of average height, had small breasts and a long, elegant neck. At the late night, double feature, picture show. I have already found a group called Moles Without Motion and next week they are planning to have a singles dancefor Freckles Without Faces so maybe Ill meet a rich birthmark or a port wine stain with a great sense of humor. All rights reserved. WilliamSommerwerck (talk) 02:14, 9 September 2010 (UTC)Reply[reply], Britannica says her birthname was Ann Marvak, which differs from that given in the article. First published on January 3, 2011 / 10:25 PM. Youd think someone would have seen Francis as the golden mean between these extremes, yet the studios that employed her (Fox from 1951 to 1954, then MGM for the next three years) had trouble deciding what to do with her.