Post by Doghouse6 on Jan 11, 2018 23:56:15 GMT
re: the 9 faces .. does it say anywhere in the books (which I, btw, do not have
)how the author came to choose those particular lovely ladies to feature ?
It might be an interesting thing to know, with all the many incredible faces of the time period, how /why those ?
Author Larry Carr on Swanson, Garbo, Crawford and Dietrich in "Four Fabulous Faces" introduction:
"Why these Four Fabulous Faces? Why this choice? Because more than any other of their contemporaries, these four living legends have lasted longest, endured best and still are outstanding and shining examples of beauty and glamour, continuing to possess those qualities which still attract and fascinate, and still command attention, enthusiasm and appreciation."
Author Larry Carr on Davis, Hepburn, Del Rio, Lombard and Loy in "More Fabulous Faces" introduction:
"The choice of these five subjects was achieved only after looking at literally thousands of photographs of faces that once lit up the screen. Some had beauty that lasted for just a short time. Others were photographed only from certain angles and thus had a tiring sameness. The truly Great Faces were those that endured but changed with the times, possessing a variety of looks, moods and expressions. The five faces presented here are unique, and each is a striking contrast to the other four."
However one feels about his choices and rationales, I can't think of a thing to add.