Her kiddish demeanor mixed with her sophisticated beauty made her the perfect match for a wide range of roles, from the girl next door to cleopatra. Demilles cleopatra 1934 starring claudette colbert. A precode film that sneaked onto screens just as the censorious hays. Nov 24, 2016 the film cleopatra has to be one of the most famous roles claudette colbert played throughout her film career, not to mention a great epic masterpiece directed and produced by cecil b. She starred in more than 60 motion pictures during her career. Claudette colbert simple english wikipedia, the free. What an extraordinary year 1934 was for claudette colbert. The movie was released in germany with german direction by kurt blemis. The manhungry queen of egypt leads julius caesar and mark antony astray, amid scenes of demillean splendor. Parisborn actress claudette colbert was brought to new york at the age of seven by her banker father. Demille picture, but beyond the grand scope of demilles historical vision is a movie that held up better than i had expected. The full bodied desire and pleasure that colbert projects is sensual and chic, while her ability to reveal her more human side give her embodiment of cleopatra as a fully developed legend. September, 1903 july 30, 1996 was a french born american stage and film actress colbert began her career in broadway productions during the late 1920s and progressed to motion pictures with the advent of talking pictures.
In 1999, she was ranked as the 12th greatest female star of all time by the american film institute in their list afi. Prior to colbert s interpretation of the role, cleopatra was portrayed by the silent film star theda bara in 1917, a film which was sadly lost when a. Visualizza altre idee su cleopatra, film e claudette colbert. Mar 09, 2008 claudette colbert achieved some kind of a record in 1934, the best year of her relatively short screen career, in which she appeared in three of the oscarnominated features. Claudette colbert was an american stage and film actress. To that end, here are some tasty tidbits on claudette colbert and her costumes for the 1934 version of cleopatra. She is best known for her starring role in the screwball comedy it happened one night 1934. Lot lot vhs movie vcr tape cleopatra elizabeth taylor richard burton. Stephen collins and claudette colbert in the 1987 tv movie the two mrs. It is not as fantastic as colberts masterpiece it happened one night 1934 which was released in the same year. Watch claudette colbert nude porn videos for free on pornhub page 2. Demille, the sketch showing the biascut gold lame gown with gilt and emerald green scarab headdress and jewellery worn by colbert in the scene where she tries to poison henry wilcoxon as marc antony. Claudette colbert plays cleopatra as a new york city dame on the make and the film is better for it.
In the 1932 historical epic, the sign of the cross, she starred opposite fredric march as the roman empress poppaea. Free claudette colbert nude porn videos pornhub most. In this film, queen cleopatra uses her feminine wiles to become sole. So exclaims claudette colberts cleopatra as she presses an asp to her bosom at the conclusion of this great film.
Youve been planning for some time a biography of claudette colbert. In the 1932 sign of the cross, claudette colbert frolicked naked in a milk bath, briefly fully exposing her ample breasts to shocked depressionera movie audiences. Cleopatra 75th anniversary edition universal backlot. Cleopatras fate is tied up in who she can seduce and how.
A claudette colbert video collection released last year included the films cleopatra, midnight, bluebeards eighth wife and so proudly we hail. Colbert shares the first third of the film with warren william as julius caesar. Claudette colbert the ingenue parisianborn, bigeyed claudette colbert got her start on broadway before moving to motion pictures at the start of the great depression. A bath that brought on the hayes code beguiling hollywood. Movie it happened one night 1934 dvdrip fs eq by iloveoldies. Were your film poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Cleopatra is a 1934 american epic film directed by cecil b. This current picture is one of the directors most ambitious spectacles. As claudette grew up, she wanted nothing more than to. Cleopatra 1934, with claudette colbert and warren william pre. Claudette colbert cause of death reason of death was stroke.
My knowledge about cleopatra and her era isnt very large, but claudette colbert isnt exactly who i imagined as the title role. Her unique combination of physical assetssleek appearance, trim figure, sparkling heartshaped face, and throaty, vibrant voice. Colbert landed her famous role as a femme fatale in cecil b. Claudette colbert, american stage and motionpicture actress noted for her trademark bangs, her velvety purring voice, her confident intelligent style, and her subtle graceful acting.
Discover the growing collection of high quality claudette colbert nude xxx movies and clips. Sep 17, 2011 claudette colbert salutes frank capra at the afi life achievement award duration. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Claudette colbert full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Sign of the cross was able to get away with showing this. A retelling of the story of cleopatra vii of egypt, the screenplay was written by waldemar young and vincent lawrence and was based on bartlett cormack s adaptation of historical material. Jun 19, 2018 claudette colbert was an american stage and film actress.
When antony succumbs to her wiles, cleopatra gestures to the slaves and, as veils rise around her bed and signing girls strew them with flower petals, the cadence drummer strikes up the rhythm that sets the oars moving, and the barge moves slowly out to sea. Demilles cleopatra 1934 starring claudette colbert january 14, 2012 by cliff aliperti 2 comments lavish, of course, it is a cecil b. Claudette colbert, warren william and henry wilcoxon in c. Demilles cleopatra is a hell of a movie, touching on issues of power, racism, and desire filtered through the lens of early 1930s film. The naked milk bath claudette colbert in the 1932 sign. The film cleopatra has to be one of the most famous roles claudette colbert played throughout her film career, not to mention a great epic masterpiece directed and produced by cecil b. See more ideas about claudette colbert, cleopatra and old hollywood. Grenvilles, for which colbert won a best supporting actress golden globe and an emmy nomination.
Claudette colbert celebrity profile check out the latest claudette colbert photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. William brings all of the force of his heartless precode businessmen. Prior to colberts interpretation of the role, cleopatra was portrayed by the silent film star theda bara in 1917, a film which was sadly lost when a fire broke out at foxs storage facility in 1937. Southern pacific railroad 1969 gold spike 100th anniversary. She died on 30 july 1996 in speightstown, barbados. Demilles films where she wore fetishistic costumes which lose layer after layer of clothing. Actors, claudette colbert, warren william, henry wilcoxon, ian keith. It happened one night 1934 was her highest rated movie while royal affairs in versailies 1954 was her lowest rated movie. You can also feel the effort claudette colbert exerts as she portrays the egyptian queen. Less a footlight parade and more of a bare torso light parade okay, i may be stretching there. Cleopatra claudette colbert julius caesar warren william. On his website, stephen collins says, it was a rare treat and honor to work with claudette.
Claudette colbert 19031996 was a frenchborn american actress, who the american film institute ranked as one of the top 50 screen legends of all time. Claudette colbert powers cleopatra in the title role by sheer force of personality. Cleopatra, it happened one night, for which she won the oscar, and imitation of life. Apr 23, 2010 a perfect star with her impeccable makeup, trademark bangs, and stunning legs, claudette colbert became americas highestpaid movie star in 1938 by sheer force of will. Sign of the cross contained a number of fully naked women, almost naked men, and hints of homosexuality and bisexuality. Claudette colbert stars as cleopatra, warren william as julius caesar, and henry wilcoxon as mark antony.
Claudette colbert was born on september 1903 in saintmande, france. The family moved to the united states when she was three. Claudette colbert is egypts queen and doesnt take it too seriously. She was the daughter of georges claude chauchoin and jeanne marie, a french couple who lived in saintmande, france. A retelling of the story of cleopatra vii of egypt, the screenplay was written by waldemar young and vincent lawrence and was based on bartlett cormacks adaptation of historical material. No other sex tube is more popular and features more claudette colbert nude scenes than pornhub. Hand color tinted photo of claudette colbert from the 1934 movie, cleopatra. Claudette colbert achieved some kind of a record in 1934, the best year of her relatively short screen career, in which she appeared in three of the oscarnominated features. September, 1903 july 30, 1996 was a french born american stage and film actress. Together, demille and colbert create a delightful film. Stars claudette colbert, warren william, henry wilcoxon, joseph. Jack conway, clark gable, spencer tracy, claudette colbert, year. Cleopatra 1934, with claudette colbert and warren william. The naked milk bath claudette colbert in the 1932 sign of.
One of our goals is to do a movie page on all 50 screen legends. Much of claudette colberts wardrobe is focused on showing as much of her chest. Claudette colbert salutes frank capra at the afi life achievement award by american film institute. Claudette colbert biography, life, interesting facts. However, she was still the ultimate highlight of the film and its impossible to not enjoy watching her. His primary roles are managing editorial, business development, content development, online. It happened one night, imitation of life, and of course, cecil b. Drums along the mohawk presides over the most outrageous spectacle this. Initially associated with paramount pictures, she gradually shifted to working. With claudette colbert, warren william, henry wilcoxon, joseph schildkraut. Actress claudette colbert was born on the september 1903. Demilles cleopatra is a riveting exercise in camp the stanford daily. Claudette colbert brought a new kind of tongueincheek vivacity to the sound cinema which sustained her as a major movie star for two decades. I remember seeing this film when i was a young teen, but had forgotten it until a recent discussion of colbert brought it to mind.
One of the sweeping epics of the earli talking era. Her cleopatra is manipulative, yet goodnatured, and all sex appeal in every frame, surely straining the newly enforced production code. Sign of the cross was able to get away with showing this much naked flesh, by disguising itself as a. Claudette colbert actress movies, cleopatra, age, wiki. This movie was appreciated at the time for how epic it felt but today it is the performance of the legendary claudette colbert and the succinct way the story manages to tell a long story that audiences and critics will love. Colbert began her career in broadway productions during the late 1920s and progressed to motion pictures with the advent of talking pictures. Cleopatra, 1934claudette colbert travis banton 18941958 a watercolour and pencil costume sketch of claudette colbert as cleoptra in the 1934 paramount film cleopatra, directed by cecil b. Claudette colbert plays the titular queen, emphasis on the titular. See more ideas about claudette colbert, claudette, colbert.
A perfect star with her impeccable makeup, trademark bangs, and stunning legs, claudette colbert became americas highestpaid movie star in 1938 by sheer force of will. Claudette colbert biography, life, interesting facts childhood and early life. I remember seeing this film when i was a young teen, but had forgotten it until. Find movie posters and motion picture art in several sizes and styles from movie poster shop. Demilles opulent 1934 production, claudette colbert is the best cleopatra on film. Demille with claudette colbert as cleopatra the carpet scene its been a little while since i posted anything on film costume history.
The films title card is placed on a strategically lit nude woman. Nat is the founder and editor in chief of uncoached corporation and all its properties. She planned an art career after high school graduation, studying at the art students league. As a very young teenager, i saw several of claudette colberts films on tv and was fascinated by her verve, throaty voice, attractiveness, and acting versatility whether drama, comedy, or just. See more ideas about cleopatra costume, cleopatra and claudette colbert.