Though young had been absent from the large and small screen for more than 20 years, her performance in christmas eve is wonderful. Unfollow christmas eve loretta young to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Young came out of retirement of more than 20 years. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. She won the 1948 academy award for best actress for her role in the 1947 film the farmers daughter, and received an oscar nomination for her role in come to. It was rereleased under the title sinners holiday it was one of several films raft made with edwin marin. Loretta young, trevor howard, arthur hill, ron leibman loretta young stars as amanda kingsley, a wealthy new york matriarch who learns that she is dying. Return within 3 business days of receiving and receive a full refund. Christmas eve tv movie 1986 christmas eve tv movie. Loretta youngs rare television interview with barbara hower to promote her first madefortelevision movie, christmas eve. She won the 1948 academy award for best actress for her role in the. Christmas eve 1986 loretta young loretta young, billie. No combination of terms better describes the screen persona of lovely loretta young. Amanda kingsley is a spirited and somewhat eccentric millionairess who owns 51 percent of one of americas largest corporations.
The greedy nephew philip hasting reginald denny of. Christmas eve 1986 loretta young with arthur hill, ron leibman, trevor howard, patrick cassidy, season hubley, kate reid actual screen shots from dvd golden globe best performance by an actress in a miniseries or motion picture made for tv 1987 loretta young nbc tv network, original airing dec. Actress loretta young is seen with actor clark gable while starring in call of the wild in 1935. Aug 12, 2000 the new loretta young show christine massey 25 episodes 1962 the loretta young show 90 episodes 19532007. Christmas eve is a 1947 united artists comedy film directed by edwin l. Aug 20, 2012 loretta young s rare television interview with barbara hower to promote her first madefortelevision movie, christmas eve. Christmas eve tv movie 1986 christmas eve tv movie 1986.
The christmas movie list a list of 820 titles created 4 months ago. The new loretta young show christine massey 25 episodes 1962 the loretta young show 90 episodes 19532007. The new loretta young show tv series 19621963 christine massey 26 episodes, 19621963 the loretta young show tv series 19531961. Making her first television appearance in 23 years, loretta young her. With her dignified servant maitland she covers new york city. Loretta youngs final appearance features her characters efforts to stave off the hostile take over of her publishing empire. Loretta young s final appearance features her characters efforts to stave off the hostile take over of her publishing empire. Christmas eve movie dvd loretta young trevor howard movizerie. Loretta young interview with entertainment this week.
Taylor charlotte bronte amanda carrington helen talbot emily pierson nancy hamilton jenny may ranson eve wayne carol brown 162 episodes, 19531961. Young is the reason to watch christmas eve, the movie that nbc is. Trevor howard was an english film actor born in cliftonville, kent, england. December 22, 1986 although amanda kingsley loretta young is now extremely wealthy, she remembers her.
Loretta young and trevor howard in christmas eve 1986 young plays wealthy amanda kingsley who dedicates her time to helping the homeless, taking in stray cats, reading to children and directing choirs. To save her fortune from a designing nephew, matilda reed must locate her three longlost adopted sons in time for a christmas eve reunion. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. It could have been a weepy melodrama in lesser hands, but it was a touching movie with ms. It was one of several films raft made with edwin marin. Aug, 2000 loretta young, the elegant academy awardwinning actress who charmed film and television audiences for half a century with her beauty, wholesome image and aura of unabashed romanticism, died early. Christmas eve dvd loretta young 1986 aka the christmas. Starting as a child actress, she had a long and varied career in film from 1917 to 1953. Making her first television appearance in 23 years, loretta young her ageless beauty undimmed by her silvery hair plays a wealthy new york. Christmas eve dvd loretta young 1986 aka the christmas dove.
Loretta young and trevor howard were both 73 years old when this film was made. Landau and stars george raft, george brent and randolph scott. With loretta young, arthur hill, ron leibman, trevor howard. Our initial glimpse of loretta young in her first film in 23 years is at a park bench, birdwatching. The second reason for my enjoyment of christmas eve, was in its two senior stars. In 1972, miss young sued nbc for violating her contract in allowing reruns of the loretta young show 1953 to be shown, wherein audiences might have ridiculed her gowns and hairstyles, which were by then 10 or even 20 years out of date. Loretta young s rare television interview with barbara hower to promote her first madefortelevision movie, christmas eve. Story of a welltodo elderly woman, who befriends the homeless and volunteers her time with children, who learns she has an incurable illness and wants desperately to reunite her three grown grand children who are scattered across the u. Zoo in budapest eve 1933 the devils in love margot 1933. Loretta young was date raped by clark gable, gave birth to. Christmas eve 1986 if you are able to watch only one movie this december, make it this 1986 madefortv one, with loretta young, arthur hill, and special guest star ron leibman. Young s daughterinlaw now says the late actress believed gable date raped her, leading to her. December 22, 1986 although amanda kingsley loretta young is now extremely wealthy, she remembers her hardscrabble upbringing and tries to help the less fortunate.
Loretta young brings her strength, intelligence and charm to this role. Learn more about loretta young at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Aug 12, 2000 learn more about loretta young at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Dec 08, 2009 christmas eve starring loretta young in 1986, loretta young returned to tv after a 23 year absence in the holiday movie christmas eve. Shes wearing a thick overcoat, a fur hat and dark glasses. Christmas eve was actually first telecast on december 22, 1986, but nobody cared about the error then, so why should we.
Christmas eve movie dvd loretta young trevor howard. A marvelous and heartwarming christmas story about a rich woman who is trying to reunite her family after finding out she has a terminal illness. Christmas eve 1986 2018 christmas movies on tv schedule. She had retired at the end of her last tv series, the new loretta young show, in 1963. There is a warmth that is palpable between the actors and the cast is impressive loretta young. Christmas eve tv movie 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Story of a welltodo elderly woman, who befriends the homeless and. Loretta young list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Jul, 2015 actress loretta young is seen with actor clark gable while starring in call of the wild in 1935. It the movie took out football on monday night, said loretta young, according to the book hollywood madonna. Dec 25, 2014 amanda kingsley is a spirited and somewhat eccentric millionairess who owns 51 percent of one of americas largest corporations.
Christmas eve starring loretta young in 1986, loretta young returned to tv after a 23 year absence in the holiday movie christmas eve. Youngs daughterinlaw now says the late actress believed gable date raped her, leading to her. While fighting off a ruthless british businessmogul, young s character must also deal with a mole. Christmas eve 1986 although amanda kingsley loretta young is now extremely wealthy, she remembers her hardscrabble upbringing and tries to help the less fortunate around her. With george raft, george brent, randolph scott, joan blondell. My regret is that i cant find this film on vhs to add to my collection. I wish it would be shown on tv or made available for purchase. This movie gives so very much more, than just another christmas movie would. But behind the glamour and stardom is a woman of substance whose true beauty lies in her dedication to her family, her faith, and her quest to. Loretta young, trevor howard, arthur hill, ron leibman loretta young stars as amanda kingsley, a wealthy new york matriarch who. While both movies are good, i actually favor the 1986 made for tv version.
All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. January 6, 19 august 12, 2000 was an american actress. Our initial glimpse of loretta young in her first film in 23 years is at a. She returned to acting in 1986, appearing in a television movie, christmas eve. The court awarded her more than a halfmillion dollars. Christmas eve is based on the 1947 christmas eve movie that starred george raft. Christmas eve 1986 dvd with loretta young aka christmas dove ron leibman.
There is a warmth that is palpable between the actors and the cast is impressive loretta young, arthur hill, trevor howard, etc. Amazing uplifting film of a welltodo elderly woman loretta young, who befriends the homeless and volunteers her time with children, who learns she has an. Loretta young, the elegant academy awardwinning actress who charmed film and television audiences for half a century with her beauty, wholesome image and aura of unabashed romanticism, died early. Christmas eve dvd 1986 tv miniseries region one playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc.
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