tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post2972514763618927618..comments2024-03-28T03:27:52.615-07:00Comments on My Love Of Old Hollywood: Greer Garson (1904-1996)Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-52598724506759947802016-07-10T11:23:34.917-07:002016-07-10T11:23:34.917-07:00The picture of Greer and Robert Taylor was from Re...The picture of Greer and Robert Taylor was from Remember? not When Ladies Meet.<br />Ronald Colman (not Coleman) was nominated for Random Harvest but did NOT win.<br />Greer married Buddy in 1949 not'47.<br />Earladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806190125993466603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-29067313308270605782015-05-06T12:16:58.633-07:002015-05-06T12:16:58.633-07:00Hi There (as Greer Garson says in her opening line...Hi There (as Greer Garson says in her opening lines of 'Mr. Chips'. I don't know if you know that there is a VERY active and lively page on Facebook devoted to Greer Garson: the Greer Garson Appreciation Page. Someone posted a link to your blog on it today - which gave me the opportunity to re-read both the blog and the comments (mine, from 2013) is at the bottom). Since that time, I have visited Santa Fe and the Forked Lightning Ranch house. Last year, at the end of Sept. (2014), the Santa Fe University of Art & Design (SFUAD) and the Pecos National Historic Park, coordinated to present several events during a weekend celebration of what would have been Greer Garson's 110th birthday. I attended everything. It was an unforgettable weekend. At the college, there was a panel discussion which included several teachers and administrators who had worked directly with her during the years when she and her husband, Buddy Fogelson, were involved with the college - donating both their time and money.They did so much for the college and the Pecos area where they donated 10,000 acres which became the Pecos National Historic Park (including a wonderful Visitor's Center/museum). Please visit the FB page and join in the fun. Leslie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100248299901879844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-74149470895287570082014-06-07T09:08:22.411-07:002014-06-07T09:08:22.411-07:00I have always loved her! My mother desperately wa...I have always loved her! My mother desperately wanted to name me Greer.....my mother is from Scotland but is a Campbell and MacLeod and that would not have gone over well so I was named for my Irish grandmother and Mary Kate Danaher from The Quiet Man.....and Greer, Maureen O'Hara (Mary Kate) and I are all red heads! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616556553130943732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-18920369648897940582013-09-08T22:52:36.164-07:002013-09-08T22:52:36.164-07:00Dear, Leslie!
I do love commenter like you who bre...Dear, Leslie!<br />I do love commenter like you who break the news gently that I've screwed up once again. : )<br /><br />I will re-assign the names to these photos. I'm thrilled though that you took the time to comment on ole Greer! I do adore here and it is seldom that anyone takes the time to read up on her so thanks for that. ha ha<br /><br />Please continue to comment but go easy as I'm not the best writer in the world or even in the top 3%. <br /><br />All the best! <br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-14619665032388320422013-09-05T14:47:07.467-07:002013-09-05T14:47:07.467-07:00Glad to hear you were able to visit the ranch as w...Glad to hear you were able to visit the ranch as well as the College. I DO hope to do the same one day. It's on my 'bucket list' as well as a visit to the Garson Theatre at SMU in Dallas...as well as pay a visit to her grave site. Leslie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100248299901879844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-76005821981649141402013-09-05T14:44:42.832-07:002013-09-05T14:44:42.832-07:00Argh!! I just lost a nearly-done reply so will ret...Argh!! I just lost a nearly-done reply so will retype part of this. 2nd try! I enjoyed your tribute immensely. Two small factual errors to fix - 1) the photo you have near top of Garson as Mrs. Miniver - you have it dated 1942. That photo, where she is seated at a restaurant table reading a letter, is from an early scene in "The Miniver Story" 1950. I do love that film too! It really grows on you! 2) Greer Garson married 'Buddy' Fogelson on July 15, 1949 - not 1947. Yes, I am a big fan! Since most of these comments are 2 years old - a number of those films are indeed now available on DVD. Please DO post more! Regards, Mombam, Central NJ. Leslie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100248299901879844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-89590314094753654182013-04-11T06:35:36.078-07:002013-04-11T06:35:36.078-07:00I just returned from a tour of Greer and Buddy'...I just returned from a tour of Greer and Buddy's ranch outside Santa Fe New Mexico. The ranch was deeded over to the National Park Service and is kept in very good condition. Also stopped by the College Of Santa Fe (generously funded by Greer and Buddy) to see a beautiful bed of Miniver roses on the grounds. Thanks for a great website commemorating a great actress. Frank Thompson, Ruidoso, New MexicoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-46425688177194724572013-03-14T10:49:57.681-07:002013-03-14T10:49:57.681-07:00Thanks!
I'll get this corrected. Appreciate yo...Thanks!<br />I'll get this corrected. Appreciate your comment.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-40673970918614470852013-03-13T20:17:46.539-07:002013-03-13T20:17:46.539-07:00The photo which you say is from Madame Curie, is a...The photo which you say is from Madame Curie, is actually Greer and Van Johnson,.. - not Walter Pidgeon,..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-83953837185077189782013-03-11T21:57:24.852-07:002013-03-11T21:57:24.852-07:00Ronald Colman won his Oscar for A Double Life not ...Ronald Colman won his Oscar for A Double Life not for Random HarvestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-16201443478922053552013-01-30T15:52:47.900-08:002013-01-30T15:52:47.900-08:00I really liked your bio of Greer Garson! Makes me...I really liked your bio of Greer Garson! Makes me ready to dog out all the old VHS tapes I have of old movies which I love. The only question I have is about the first photo from "Madame Curie." I believe the man in the photo is possibly Van Johnson and not Walter Pidgeon.<br /><br />Thanks for an enjoyable read!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-78482645046542229442011-12-08T17:41:10.853-08:002011-12-08T17:41:10.853-08:00Anon,
Thanks so much for leaving a comment on Gree...Anon,<br />Thanks so much for leaving a comment on Greer, one of our great actresses. I do see a lot of her films aired on TCM and then Netflix is a great source for her films (better known titles)<br />I hope you'll come back to visit and comment often.<br />Happy Holidays!<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-85620399893095901522011-12-08T09:22:16.650-08:002011-12-08T09:22:16.650-08:00Hi,I loved your page on Greer Garson, it took me b...Hi,I loved your page on Greer Garson, it took me back many years down memory lane, sadly these wonderful old classic film are no longer shown. I would love to see them on our TV screens. I have tried to purchase Classic Films on DVD'S but have had no success. Any advice you can give me would be very much appreciated. Regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-51405539029659248912011-04-17T13:41:03.347-07:002011-04-17T13:41:03.347-07:00Hi Preston,
I'm so glad you enjoyed this post ...Hi Preston,<br />I'm so glad you enjoyed this post on Greer. <br />Thanks for your kind comments! Please have a look around and come back often! The more the merrier in our discussions on Old Hollywood.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-20799507367217661122011-04-17T13:36:36.682-07:002011-04-17T13:36:36.682-07:00I truly enjoyed reading this blog. Greer is my all...I truly enjoyed reading this blog. Greer is my all time favourite. I have researched her life, gotten most of her movies, even got her autograph :-) <br /><br />Always nice to read other people's thoughts about her. Thank you.Prestonpoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035974100812149066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-79554365183155909492011-03-20T08:48:12.535-07:002011-03-20T08:48:12.535-07:00Oh, Page, heehee, thanks!
Btw, my name is April....Oh, Page, heehee, thanks! <br /><br />Btw, my name is April. I use Eve because I've always liked that name. :) <br /><br />Go ahead, check my blog out. They're mostly ramblings, but you'll find a lot about old movies there, too! And a blog about Greer and Walter, although I've never updated it recently. :) Keep your blog posts coming, fellow Greer fan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-45079893185320193822011-03-19T10:56:14.709-07:002011-03-19T10:56:14.709-07:00Eevee,
Thanks for the really nice compliments! I&#...Eevee,<br />Thanks for the really nice compliments! I'm glad you enjoyed this post on Greer and I hope you'll keep coming back to visit.<br />I plan to check out your blog today as well.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-21069420458138925452011-03-19T03:02:02.776-07:002011-03-19T03:02:02.776-07:00Dear Page,
I am so glad I am not alone in this wo...Dear Page, <br />I am so glad I am not alone in this world for liking, no, LOVING Greer Garson and her performances. I am very much impressed with the write up you've written, which is very nicely written! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-45788418678071906792011-03-18T19:37:36.404-07:002011-03-18T19:37:36.404-07:00Thanks for the nice comments Cfb!
I'm glad you...Thanks for the nice comments Cfb!<br />I'm glad you enjoy Greer's films as much as I do. She was such a talented and genuinely kind woman.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-38731446110710306732011-03-17T17:05:05.425-07:002011-03-17T17:05:05.425-07:00I'm late! Man, I get busy for one week and I m...I'm late! Man, I get busy for one week and I miss all the fun posts ... :) <br /><br />I LOVE Greer Garson. You've done her justice, and I hate Lana Turner a little right now because of her rude hips comment. Shame on her -- and how many husbands did she have? I'm a total sucker for Random Harvest -- Greer Garson and Ronald Colman ... sigh. That movie really shouldn't work but it does. Mrs. Miniver will always be a favorite. Excellent! And if you ever decide to part with her autograph, I'd like first crack at it :)Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-64068466477781349902011-03-10T19:40:09.280-08:002011-03-10T19:40:09.280-08:00Haha - I usually endulge on one paczi and one Sham...Haha - I usually endulge on one paczi and one Shamrock Shake this time of year.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212743923364795680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-18505387839698553722011-03-10T19:30:28.429-08:002011-03-10T19:30:28.429-08:00Tom,
I love the layout with the cinema effect! Tha...Tom,<br />I love the layout with the cinema effect! That's what I wanted initially and this is all I could come up with on a good day. Ha Ha<br /><br />I have to say though that I'm a bit mad at ya for that dang pastry video and those photos! They looked so good my mouth is watering. They remind me a lot of Kolachki's which I love! When we have the Czech festival here I have to stock up on them. So good!Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-77350330287984060422011-03-10T19:21:41.307-08:002011-03-10T19:21:41.307-08:00Thanks! I thought I mentioned it! lolThanks! I thought I mentioned it! lolTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212743923364795680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-85121925000086808302011-03-10T19:12:28.468-08:002011-03-10T19:12:28.468-08:00Tom,
I just realized that you have a blog! I can&#...Tom,<br />I just realized that you have a blog! I can't believe I hadn't looked into it before now (You could have mentioned it Mister)!<br /><br />I added it to the Blog Roll and I plan to have a look.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-36341787876458041392011-03-10T18:27:59.911-08:002011-03-10T18:27:59.911-08:00hahaha Christmas Goose!hahaha Christmas Goose!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212743923364795680noreply@blogger.com