Philip French's screen legends
Philip French profiles the great actors in film, choosing their key works and assessing their legacy
Marlene Dietrich 1901-92
Philip French’s screen legends: No 21
Philip French's screen legends
At 89, Hollywood's great survivor is indefatigable, writes Philip French
Philip French's screen legends
No 86 James Dean (1931-1955)
Philip French's screen legends
Judy Garland was a marvellous singer, dancer, comedienne and actress, and the greatest concert performer of her time, says Philip French
Philip French's screen legends
Philip French remembers that most unlikely leading man, Alan Ladd
Philip French's screen legends
Vivien Leigh was a deeply serious and dedicated actress driven by the need to prove she was more than just a beautiful face, writes Philip French
Philip French's screen legends
Philip French salutes the 'calm and aristocratic' Henry Fonda
Philip French's screen legends
Philip French celebrates Anita Ekberg, the pneumatic Swedish actress and sex symbol
Philip French's screen legends
Montgomery Clift was a contender for the title of greatest American actor of his generation, writes Philip French
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Donna Reed was Hollywood's ultimate girl-next-door, but won an Oscar proving she could handle more complex roles, writes Philip French
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Hedy Lamarr was beautiful and talented, but never achieved the heights of Hollywood fame she had seemed destined for. No wonder she turned to inventing, writes Philip French
Philip French's screen legends
Sidney Poitier's success in the 1950s and 60s transformed the fortunes of all black actors, and changed the political consciousness of audiences the world over, writes Philip French
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Joan Fontaine could play femme-fatales, but is best known for her heroines triumphing over adversity, writes Philip French
Philip French's screen legends
Philip French's screen legends
Philip French's screen legends
Philip French salutes Edmund Glenn, star of Miracle on 34th Street
Philp French's screen legends
Phlip French remembers Hollywood's 1950s ice queen Grace Kelly
Philip French's screen legends
Everything Errol Flynn did, both on screen and off, contributed to his status, says Philip French
Shirley Temple: Philip French's screen legends
A global star aged six, Shirley Temple was the darling of Depression-era America, writes Philip French
Philip French's screen legends
A string of Hollywood pictures made a major star and matinee idol of the darkly handsome Charles Boyer, says Philip French
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