Great Web Sites devoted to favorite female stars of the classic movies era, from E-G.
Anita Ekberg
The star of La Dolce Vita was Miss Sweden in 1951, and went on to become an international sex goddess. On this site you'll find the whole story, and lots of photos an dinformation. Just one of several excellent tributes from Bwaanaman's World by Roar Skaug Larssen.
The Frances Farmer Tribute
David Kortegast's tribute to the ill-fated actress includes a lot of material, including a collection of reprinted articles from newspapers and magazines dating back to the 30s, a big collection of photos, a collection of her writings, and much more.
The Alice Faye Web Site
From her days as a chorus girl and film star in the 30s to her many public appearances in the 80s and 90s, Alice enjoyed an acting and singing career that lasted over 60 years, until her death in 1998.
Lynn's Classic Movie Favorites: Joan Fontaine
Lynn Dougherty's tribute to Olivia de Havilland's sister and a major star in her own right includes a biography, filmography, links, and much more.
Anne Francis.net
The official Anne Francis site is actually run by Anne (Bad Day at
Black Rock, Forbidden Planet, Honey West). herself, and includes a monthly column she writes herself, as well as a biography, photo album, collectibles, and more.
A Tribute to Arlene Francis
Becky & Susan offer an official tribute to the woman many knew only from her television appearances on "What's My Line?", but who was also a stage and screen actress, and a heroine to many women in the 50s and 60s.
Kay Francis - "I Can't Wait to Be Forgotten"
Scott O'Brien created this Web site to promote his book of the same title, the first full-length biography on Kay Francis, once the highest paid star in Hollywood (1937). Scott has based his book on her personal diaries and interviews with co-stars and her two god-sons, so it should be a good one.
Kay Francis
There's plenty of material on this site for fans of the popular 1930s actress who made her last film in 1946, died in 1968, and left her entire estate for the training of dogs at Seeing Eye, Inc.
The Kay Francis Web Site
Web site for the print biography of the movie legend, fashion goddess, millionaire investor and film producer who appeared in more than sixty films and earned a reported $200,000 a year during the Depression.
The Pauline Frederick Website
A tribute by Greta de Groat to the actress who began her career on stage, had her greatest success in silent films when she was in her 30s, and even made a successful transition to talkies. Includes a biography, filmography, photo gallery, bibliography, and links listing.
The Jane Froman Pages
Ginger Haydon's tribute to the popular singer of the 30s who also appeared in a handful of films is the only one of its kind on the Web.
A Tribute to Greta Garbo
Probably no other star in the history of Hollywood has been wrapped in so much mystery. Her fans worship her. Many newer moviegoers don't even know her.
The Ava Gardner Museum
The home page of the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina includes biography, filmography, photographs, and other information, including details on how to visit the Museum.
Ava Gardner, from The Love Goddesses
A long single-page bio with photos, from the site devoted to movie actresses who used the pin-up system between 1945 and 1975 to further their careers.
A Tribute to Judy Garland
A salute to the actress and singer who starred in one of the world's most beloved films, but experienced heartbreak in her own too-short life.
Greer Garson
Like Phillip Oliver's other excellent tributes to Jennifer Jones, Greta Garbo, Gloria Swanson, Dorothy Dandridge, and Deborah Kerr, this site is distinguised by its nice design and very detailed and interesting biography of this popular star of the 40s.
Janet Gaynor
One of several galleries in David Pearson's excellent Silent Ladies site.
Mitzi Gaynor, from The Love Goddesses
A long one-page biography with photos of actress and dancer Mitzi Gaynor, newly offered by The Love Goddesses, a site celebrating movie actresses "who used the pin-up system between 1945 and 1975 to further their careers."
The Official Web Site of Lillian Gish
Lillian Gish's Official Site from CMG offers a brief biography, a list of her films, a half-dozen photos, awards, and links.
A Tribute to Betty Grable
She went from chorus girl (one of the original "Goldwyn Girls") and bit player in the 30s to one of American's most popular stars in the 40s, known for her pinup shot that ended up on so many WWII soldiers' lockers.
Remembering Bonita Granville
A site from the young creator of The Deanna Durbin Page, with bio, filmography, and photos of the barely-remembered but talented child star who later became a TV producer.
