Today is the Centennial of one of the most singular character actresses of the 1950s, Mercedes McCambridge, born in Joliet Illinois on this very day in 1916. We hope you've enjoyed our mini retrospective. We previousy discussed her sensational debut in All The King's Men (1949) her final Oscar nomination for the Texas epic Giant (1956) and her sorry fate in a teensy part in the Airport disaster series. (In the past, Icymi, we've amply discussed The Exorcist in which she did truly legendary voice work as well as the fiery abandon of must-see western Johnny Guitar.)
In The Concorde... Airport '79 article, Tim talked about the disaster genre's often ...um... disastrous treatment of aged film stars in cameos. But discarded stars of Old Hollywood also frequently collected paychecks through TV guest spots. On the small screen there was the same roulette wheel chances at success. In fact McCambridge was more frequently spotted on TV than in film,...
In The Concorde... Airport '79 article, Tim talked about the disaster genre's often ...um... disastrous treatment of aged film stars in cameos. But discarded stars of Old Hollywood also frequently collected paychecks through TV guest spots. On the small screen there was the same roulette wheel chances at success. In fact McCambridge was more frequently spotted on TV than in film,...
- 3/16/2016
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Similar News
The Exorcism: Russell Crowe horror film gets an R rating; the trailer drops tomorrow
- 4/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Screambox Hidden Gems: 5 Movies to Stream Including Dancing Vampire Movie ‘Norway’
- 4/23/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Turns Out, the Basic Recipe for Fake Blood Hasn’t Changed Much Since the ’70s
- 4/23/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
‘Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker’ notorious video nasty gets Severin Films Special Edition 4K /Blu-ray Box set release – 13th May 2024
- 4/17/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
The Only Major Actors Still Alive From The Love Boat
- 4/14/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Elizabeth Taylor had to be pampered with gifts every day while making The Flintstones
- 3/26/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Pamela Anderson set for ‘Naked Gun’ reboot
- 4/17/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Keanu Reeves set for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ 3 as the voice of Shadow
- 4/16/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Clare Binns to receive Unic achievement award at CineEurope
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse Raises Cash from Jeff Bewkes and Kevin Tsujihara’s Fund
- 4/24/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mattel TV Studios Taps Three Key Creative Execs, Including Bad Robot’s Cory Bennett Lewis as Head of Production
- 4/24/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Investigation Discovery to Probe Nick Carter Allegations, Rift With Late Aaron Carter in Docuseries ‘Fallen Idols’
- 4/24/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation
- 4/23/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books
- 4/22/2024
- by Saraciea Fennell
- Popsugar.com
Tell Me Más: Bodine Talks New Album "Quemo Lento" and Growing From Hardships
- 4/22/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Melissa Barrera in "Abigail" Is Proof We Need More Latines in Horror
- 4/22/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Trailer: Ron Howard Directs Documentary Focusing on ‘Sesame Street’ Creator
- 4/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Mubi Podcast: Encuentros | "The Writing State"
- 4/24/2024
- MUBI
Nicole Kidman Was ‘Like a Second Director’ on ‘To Die For,’ Says Gus Van Sant
- 4/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Nearly Became An Anime Project Directed By Mahiro Maeda
- 4/24/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
How Taylor Swift’s ‘Biggest Heartbreak Anthem’ Ended Up in That Pivotal ‘Fall Guy’ Sequence
- 4/24/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Trailer: Ron Howard Directs Documentary Focusing on ‘Sesame Street’ Creator
- 4/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Nicole Kidman Was ‘Like a Second Director’ on ‘To Die For,’ Says Gus Van Sant
- 4/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Vicky Krieps, Maimouna Doucoure among Cannes Un Certain Regard jury
- 4/24/2024
- ScreenDaily
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Nearly Became An Anime Project Directed By Mahiro Maeda
- 4/24/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
‘The writer of Fifty Shades gave me tips’: Robinne Lee on her scorching bonkbuster The Idea of You
- 4/24/2024
- by Donna Ferguson
- The Guardian - Film News
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Steve Carell Joins Tina Fey in Netflix Comedy The Four Seasons, Based on Alan Alda Movie
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Mattel TV Studios Taps Three Key Creative Execs, Including Bad Robot’s Cory Bennett Lewis as Head of Production
- 4/24/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Elisabeth Moss Fractured Her Spine While Filming FX’s ‘The Veil’
- 4/24/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety - TV News