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Norma Shearer (1902-1983), Canadian actress, c1930s-c1940s
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Norma Shearer (1902-1983), Canadian actress, c1930s-c1940s
Norma Shearer (1902-1983), Canadian actress, c1930s-c1940s. Shearer began her film career doing extra work, but was given a five-year contract by Irving Thalberg (her future husband) when he joined Louis B. Mayer in 1923. Her first talkie was The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929) and four films later she won a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in The Divorcee (1930). Shearer was nominated for five more Academy Awards and in 1939 she was aoffered the part of Scarlett O Hara in Gone With the Wind but public objection killed the deal. She retired from acting in 1942
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This print captures the timeless beauty of Norma Shearer, a Canadian actress who made her mark in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. With a radiant smile adorning her face, Shearer exudes confidence and elegance, embodying the essence of a true film star. Shearer's journey to stardom began with humble beginnings as an extra in films. However, fate smiled upon her when Irving Thalberg, her future husband, recognized her talent and offered her a five-year contract. This marked the beginning of an illustrious career that would see Shearer become one of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses. Her breakthrough came with the advent of talkies, where she showcased her remarkable acting skills in films like "The Trial of Mary Dugan". It was just four movies later that she achieved critical acclaim by winning the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in "The Divorcee" (1930). Throughout her career, Shearer received numerous accolades and nominations from the Academy Awards. In fact, she was even offered the iconic role of Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With The Wind" (1939), but public objections prevented this collaboration from materializing. After retiring from acting in 1942, Norma Shearer left behind a lasting legacy as one of Hollywood's brightest stars. This stunning portrait serves as a testament to both her undeniable talent and enduring charm—a reminder of why she will forever be remembered as one of cinema's greatest leading ladies.
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