Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition Final Match

Here we go with the match between Nat and Liz...From Here to Eternity vs The Sandpiper

Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition (Match 10)

The penultimate match between Nat and Liz. Nat has technically won this event as her record is 6-2-1 but we still have 2 matches to go to see if Liz can at least finish strong.

Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition Match 9

Here we go with match 9 of 11. Natalie leads 5-2-1.

Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition Match 8

Here we go with match 8:

Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition Match 7

Here we go with match 7 in our contest between Natalie Wood and Elizabeth Taylor

Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition Match 6

This match features our gals and their performances in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Liz played the role first in 1958, then Natalie did the TV version in 1976. Choose the performance you like more.

Natalie vs Liz: A Friendly Competition Match 5

Here we go with match 5 in the Natalie Wood vs Elizabeth Taylor friendly competition series..

Natalie vs Elizabeth: A Friendly Competition Rd 4

Here we go with rd 4:

Natalie vs Liz: Friendly Competition Rd 3

Round 3 of friendly competition between Nat and Liz

Natalie vs Liz: Friendly Competition Round 2

Here we go with round 2 in our little competition tourney between Natalie Wood and Elizabeth Taylor

It's Natalie Wood vs Elizabeth Taylor in some friendly competition

Natalie Wood and Elizabeth Taylor had similar career paths. Starting out in children's roles in the 1940's before moving onto young adult roles in the 50's then full adult roles in the 60's where they both had stellar careers. Ten films have been chosen for each actress and will be paired up for 10 rounds. Here we go with the first match.

The Final Four Matches are now underway

Whoo..here we go with the Final Four of the 2018 Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney.
In the semi-final match 1, it's 30's era champion and three time final four finalist Barbara Stanwyck up against 50's era champion and first time final four finalist Marilyn Monroe. In the 2nd match, its 40's era champion and first time final four finalist Olivia de Havilland (and the only actress of the four still alive) vs 60's era champion and three time final four finalist Elizabeth Taylor. Matches will close on Saturday at 6pm.

A Final Four Primer

Here are some facts and numbers are our final four finalists (Stanwyck, De Havilland, Monroe and Taylor) who are competing in the 2018 Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney.

BARBARA STANWYCK

30'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record (23-7)

Number of Final Four appearances: this is her 3rd Final Four

(lost to Bette Davis 49-47 in 2014 championship match,
lost to Audrey Hepburn 52-45 in 2017 semi-final match)

2018 matches:

defeated Jeanette MacDonald 63-27

defeated Norma Shearer 58-35

defeated Una Merkel 65-32

defeated Myrna Loy 55-47

what's at stake: to continue the dominance of the 30's era actresses

who have won 3 of the 7 previous tourneys

 VS

MARILYN MONROE
50'S ERA CHAMPION
Lifetime Tourney Record (12-5)
Number of Final Four appearances: this is Marilyn's first Final Four
2018 matches:
defeated Dorothy Dandridge 42-40
defeated Debbie Reynolds 51-45
defeated Deborah Kerr 51-46
defeated Susan Hayward 56-44
what's at stake: could become only the 2nd actress to win in
their first final four appearance since Irene Dunne did in 2011

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OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND
40'S ERA CHAMPION
Lifetime Tourney Record (14-5)
Number of final four appearance: this is Olivia's first final four
2018 matches:
defeated Rosalind Russell 54-32
defeated Lauren Bacall 48-46
defeated Judy Garland 52-45
defeated Gene Tierney 53-49

what's at stake: would become the 3rd actress from the 40's era to win the 
championship, joining Bette Davis and Greer Garson
VS

ELIZABETH TAYLOR 
60'S ERA CHAMPION
Lifetime Tourney Record (17-5)
Number of Final Four appearances: this is Liz's 3rd Final Four
(lost to Bette Davis in 2014 semi-final match 46-25
lost to Audrey Hepburn 51-47 in 2017 championship match)
2018 matches:
defeated Diana Rigg 49-27
defeated Shirley Jones 56-35
defeated Julie Andrews 55-42
defeated Shirley MacLaine 57-45
what's at stake: would become only the 2nd actress from the 60's era to win, 
joining Natalie Wood



The Final Four begins Thursday, April 5th at 7pm

March Madness #26: FRANK SINATRA

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #25 results: ELIZABETH TAYLOR voters enthusiastically voted for Martha! Voters enthusiastically voted for Kay Banks!
TIED! Dead-heat!

TODAY the spotlight shines on FRANK SINATRA. Known for his smooth, heartfelt voice during the “crooner-swooner” era, Frank Sinatra started performing in 1935 as the singer of a four-piece band in Hoboken, New Jersey. Between 1940 and 1943 he recorded 23 top-ten singles and reached the top position of the male-singer polls in Billboard and Downbeat magazines.

Sinatra went on to become a successful movie star, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for From Here to Eternity (1953).
He was popular as a man’s man (dressed in elegant suits but known for his legendary temper and stubbornness), while singing romantic songs that made women swoon.

Which of Frank's character types do YOU prefer?

March Madness #25: ELIZABETH TAYLOR

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #24 results: ROBERT MITCHUM Bob Mitchum's milder, gentler STEVE MASON won out 27 to 20 votes over that deranged Harry Powell.

TODAY the spotlight shines on ELIZABETH TAYLOR. Ranking among Hollywood MEGA-superstars, Elizabeth gave the world a lifetime of movies, and fans have loved her roles as a youngster in "National Velvet", a young Bride ("Father of the Bride") and all through her life. She never shied away from roles that required courage, determination or showed "beastly" characters.

Which of Elizabeth's character types do YOU prefer?

The Final Match in the 2017 Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney is now underway

Awwww yeah game on. Audrey vs Liz. This match will run through Friday afternoon. Good luck to both amazing women.

AUDREY HEPBURN 

50'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record (23-6) 2nd best all time behind 

Grace Kelly's 24 wins

Number of Final Four appearances: this is her 3rd Final Four

(lost to Barbara Stanwyck 47-30 in 2014 and to Natalie Wood 305-232 in 2015)

2017 matches:
defeated Barbara Stanwyck 52-45

defeated Deborah Kerr 41-32

defeated Grace Kelly 35-31 (now holds 3-2 edge in head to head matches)

defeated Susan Hayward 36-13

defeated Shelley Winters 36-8

what's at stake: this marks Audrey 2nd championship match, and would love to
take home the crown to erase that crushing loss to Natalie Wood back in 2015


VS

ELIZABETH TAYLOR

60'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record: (18-6)

Number of Final Four appearances: this is Liz's 2nd trip to the Final Four

(lost to Bette Davis 46-25 in 2014)

2017 matches:
defeated Ava Gardner 50-45

defeated Shirley MacLaine 38-30

defeated Shirley Jones 30-19

defeated Julie Andrews 33-25

defeated Sandra Dee 42-10

what's at stake: with a win, Elizabeth become only the 2nd actress from
the 60's era to win the tourney following in the footsteps
of Natalie Wood

It will be Audrey Hepburn vs Elizabeth Taylor to decide who gets the crown for Favorite Classic Movie Actress of 2017

After two great semi-final matches, we have our final two actresses. Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Audrey defeated Barbara Stanwyck 52-45 while Liz held on to beat Ava Gardner 50-45. Now the stage is set to decide who will take home the crown as Favorite Classic Movie Actress of 2017. The match will begin Saturday afternoon. 

Final Four Matches are now underway...

The two Final Four matches are now underway and will run through Thursday evening. Here is a primer on the two matches and the four actresses that are competing. And this is a historical tourney as Barbara, Audrey and Elizabeth all competed in the 2014 Final Four as well. To which none of them won.

BARBARA STANWYCK

30'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record (19-6)

Number of Final Four appearances: this is her 2nd Final Four

(lost to Bette Davis 49-47 in 2014 championship match)

2017 matches:

defeated Myrna Loy 37-36

defeated Jean Harlow 34-29

defeated Joan Crawford 21-20

defeated Claudette Colbert 30-4

what's at stake: to continue the dominance of the 30's era actresses

who have won 3 of the 6 previous tourneys

VS

AUDREY HEPBURN 

50'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record (22-6) 2nd best all time behind 

Grace Kelly's 24 wins

Number of Final Four appearances: this is her 3rd Final Four

(lost to Barbara Stanwyck 47-30 in 2014 and to Natalie Wood 305-232 in 2015)

2017 matches:

defeated Deborah Kerr 41-32

defeated Grace Kelly 35-31 (now holds 3-2 edge in head to head matches)

defeated Susan Hayward 36-13

defeated Shelley Winters 36-8

what's at stake: this marks Audrey 3rd trip to the final four, if she wins she

will join Carole Lombard and Natalie Wood in that same distinction

AVA GARDNER
40'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record (13-5)

Number of Final Four appearances: this is Ava's 1st trip to the Final Four

2017 matches:

defeated Ingrid Bergman 36-33

defeated Olivia de Havilland 30-26

defeated Vivien Leigh 26-23

defeated Joan Fontaine 31-14

what's at stake: not counting the first tourney, no actress has ever

won a tourney with their first Final Four appearance

VS

ELIZABETH TAYLOR

60'S ERA CHAMPION

Lifetime Tourney Record: (17-6)

Number of Final Four appearances: this is Liz's 2nd trip to the Final Four

(lost to Bette Davis 46-25 in 2014)

2017 matches:

defeated Shirley MacLaine 38-30

defeated Shirley Jones 30-19

defeated Julie Andrews 33-25

defeated Sandra Dee 42-10

what's at stake: Elizabeth could become only the 2nd actress to win a tourney 

in her second Final Four Appearance. Bette Davis is the other actress

to do so

The Final Four is set for the 7th Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney

We started with 64 actresses and now have made it down to the Final Four. Whoo!
In the 30's era, it was tooth and nail the entire match but it was Barbara Stanwcyk edging out Myrna Loy 37-36
In the 40's era it was Ava Gardner finally pulling away from Ingrid Bergman for a tough win 36-33
In the 50's era, it was Audrey Hepburn cruising to a 41-32 victory over Deborah Kerr
And in the 60's era it was Elizabeth Taylor over Shirley MacLaine 38-30.

As per tradition the 30's era champion will face the 50's era champion which means Barbara faces Audrey
While the 40's era champion will face the 60's era champion..Ava vs Liz.

Those matches will begin on Sunday afternoon and tomorrow I'll post each actress stats and history in the entire tourney.

Round 4 is now underway

We are now at the Elite 8 portion of the 2017  Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney. And what spectacular matches we have. I'll be hosting the 40's and 60's era final matches while John over at Mythical Monkey handles the 30's and 50's era final matches. Here's the link to go vote on his page: http://mythicalmonkey.blogspot.com/

For the 40's era final match it will be Ava Gardner vs Ingrid Bergman

For the 60's era final match it will be Elizabeth Taylor vs Shirley MacLaine

These matches will run through Friday March 31st at 6pm!