tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post1705511343924450792..comments2024-03-28T03:27:52.615-07:00Comments on My Love Of Old Hollywood: Lew Ayres (1908-1996)Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-38566110376702184292013-05-05T06:01:34.085-07:002013-05-05T06:01:34.085-07:00To the previous poster, if you read Ginger Rogers&...To the previous poster, if you read Ginger Rogers' autobiography she stated her separation from Ayres was in 1936. It took four years for the divorce to be finalised as Rogers was somewhat hesitant of finalising the divorce hoping a reconciliation would be made. And in the conclusion of her autobiography Rogers stated one of her regrets was the marriage to Ayres did not work out. Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-42407969353631804452012-12-28T17:24:18.513-08:002012-12-28T17:24:18.513-08:00I know that Ginger Rogers was married five times, ...I know that Ginger Rogers was married five times, and probably her relationship with her mother heavily influenced her relationships with her husbands but I was wondering about the cause for her divorce from Lew Ayers. The timing of it suggests that his conscientious objector status during WWII may have played a role. Since it made him box-office poison for a while (even though he served as part of the medical corps on who saw action and as a chaplains assistant). Comments appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-39732963871534987642012-06-20T17:46:36.480-07:002012-06-20T17:46:36.480-07:00It was simply nostalgic to read about Mr. Ayres...It was simply nostalgic to read about Mr. Ayres' life and career!. I only got to see him in the movies as an older actor with his lovely silver hair. It was pleasant watching him in the TV Series Kung Fu and Highway To Heaven. As he grew older, he looked a lot like the actor Jack Lemmon. I hope that many more dvd's on his movies will be available, so that our future generations will be able to learn from this great man on how to live a fulfilled life.waylonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061077015260215137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-81922033152401746942011-05-26T18:12:08.712-07:002011-05-26T18:12:08.712-07:00ntmg,
Thanks so much for your comments on Lew. He...ntmg,<br />Thanks so much for your comments on Lew. He was a good actor and I agree that he just got unlucky with the studio's pushing their bigger stars during that period.<br />I hope you'll have a look in the archives and vist often.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-82283687724492082902011-05-25T22:21:10.001-07:002011-05-25T22:21:10.001-07:00Lew Ayres was a very handsome, charasmatic actor, ...Lew Ayres was a very handsome, charasmatic actor, and very talented as well - I'm especially fond of the movies he did early in his career - he should have been considered for a lot more leading/high profile roles than he was, but of course back then there were those certain actors that were guaranteed to bring the money in to the studios and the mogels weren't going to mess with that. I was surprised to recently find out that he was married to Ginger Rogers (I never knew she was even married-I thought she just lived with her mother...) I would love to see photos of him with his 3rd wife & son - and current photos of his son, wondering if he's as handsome as his dad! (PS: Jane Wyman starred in Johnny Belinda, not Joan Crawford...) :)ntmg1https://www.blogger.com/profile/05431304877135988713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-39311919150756505562011-03-03T06:25:19.790-08:002011-03-03T06:25:19.790-08:00Audrey,
Even though Lew starred in many films I th...Audrey,<br />Even though Lew starred in many films I think a lot of people confuse him with someone else because he does look so familiar. I love Holiday to and hope it re-airs again soon. It's been awhile since I've seen it and Cary Grant is my favorite leading man. (No offense to the talented Lew Ayres of course).<br /><br />Until I did research on Conrad Nagel I didn't realize he had been in so many films either and now every other old film I watch there he is! lol<br />I love your dialogue so please keep it coming.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-36469829054691172782011-03-02T19:33:01.675-08:002011-03-02T19:33:01.675-08:00Actually, I guess I've seen 3 of his films now...Actually, I guess I've seen 3 of his films now that I think about it. I always forget that he was in HOLIDAY (love that movie!) because when I saw it I didn't yet know who he was.<br /><br />Oh, and I totally did not mean to sound creepy/strange when I said he and Ginger <br />"should've had babies". :P<br /><br />Sorry about all my comments. I guess now that it works I want to keep commenting. Haha.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729516870952658426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-22103635035758350612011-03-02T19:27:32.058-08:002011-03-02T19:27:32.058-08:00Yay! It's finally going to let me comment!!! :...Yay! It's finally going to let me comment!!! :D<br /><br /><br />Wonderful post, as always, Page! In the two films I've seen him in I really enjoyed his handsome and suave presence. :) I look forward to exploring more of his filmography. It surprises me a bit that he's American. I would've assumed with he was British for some reason (must be his manner of speaking?). <br /><br />Yes, he and Ginger definitely should've had babies! They were such an adorable couple. I love the photo of them fishing together.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729516870952658426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-54296715996531737052011-03-02T06:30:17.450-08:002011-03-02T06:30:17.450-08:00Lady Eve,
Thanks for the added information. It...Lady Eve,<br />Thanks for the added information. It's interesting that Reagan said that instead of spilling Wyman's dirty laundry.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-4973973960035013152011-03-01T22:50:18.017-08:002011-03-01T22:50:18.017-08:00I have read that Ronald Reagan once said that the ...I have read that Ronald Reagan once said that the correspondent in his divorce from Jane Wyman was "Johnny Belinda," though I've since read elsewhere that it was actually Lew Ayres, apparently a certifiable ladies man.<br />I didn't know "Unfaithful" was a remake & am now on the lookout for the original.<br />[By the way, in the paragraph under the picture of "The Dark Mirror" it says that Ayres appeared in "Johnny Belinda" with Joan Crawford (this is just after the info on "The Unfaithful"/"Unfaithful")]. I've been a fan of Lew Ayres since first seeing him in "Holiday" (on TV) as a child - and not much later, "All Quiet on the Western Front." Very talented actor, truly inspired in "Johnny Belinda," thanks for a very nice profile.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-89494382095158606382011-02-27T16:03:27.751-08:002011-02-27T16:03:27.751-08:00Cfb,
I'm not familiar with that film. I guess...Cfb, <br />I'm not familiar with that film. I guess I glossed over it while doing research for the post. <br />Getting ready to watch the Oscars and I'm impressed with your dedication, desire to catch each film each season. I try to pre-broadcast but it often doesn't work out.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-25233127041405761392011-02-27T12:31:29.652-08:002011-02-27T12:31:29.652-08:00Great post as always. I had read that he made a fi...Great post as always. I had read that he made a five-part documentary called "Altars of the East" based upon a book he wrote on comparative religions. He did a follow-up film in the 1970s called "Altars of the World." I am not familiar with either and wonder if anyone has seen it.Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-24874249206367069072011-02-27T08:40:55.109-08:002011-02-27T08:40:55.109-08:00HOLY Tinsel Becks!
You're hilarious! Take it o...HOLY Tinsel Becks!<br />You're hilarious! Take it on the road please.<br /><br />In my many years in the medical profession I don't recall a "glamorous" illness but perhaps a really itchy bite from an insect flown in from a glamorous location, (of course the bite would be somewhere that you don't mind it leaving a scar). That should get you in to see Dr. Kildare. <br /><br />I'm glad you appreciate Lew as much as I do.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-79704252756962587262011-02-27T08:19:52.922-08:002011-02-27T08:19:52.922-08:00Page, besides being a good actor, I think Lew Ayre...Page, besides being a good actor, I think Lew Ayres was one of the best-looking actors of that era. He made a very dashing gangster in Doorway to Hell! I'm a big fan of the Maisie movies, and it was fun to see him in one of them. Of course, Dr. Kildare was just a wonderful series of movies. He and Barrymore were perfect together. Made me want to get sick really fast, sick with something glamorous, that is, nothing like skin disease or colon polyps -- who would want a gorgeous doctor for that kind of stuff!<br /><br />Wonderful review of an often overlooked, wonderful actor!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-67329083179021714932011-02-26T18:17:43.610-08:002011-02-26T18:17:43.610-08:00Thanks Claros,
I liked Lew Ayres very much and fee...Thanks Claros,<br />I liked Lew Ayres very much and feel he was a pretty attractive leading man right up there with Montgomery, R. Scott, and J. Stewart.<br /><br />I had forgotten that he was married to Ginger Rogers for a bit! That pairing would have produced some fantastically handsome kids.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-22112888917821647922011-02-26T17:50:06.910-08:002011-02-26T17:50:06.910-08:00This guy had such a youthful face. From his silent...This guy had such a youthful face. From his silent days opposite Garbo to at least 1939, he still looked like a kid. <br /><br />I didn't know that about Jane Wyman! <br /><br />Great informative piece about another good actor few remember today.Claroscureauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080371001520005109noreply@blogger.com