In an interview with Josephine Gonzales, the matron and first aid nurse of Elitch Theatre, in sharing her fond memories of the performers who played Elitch, the news reporter wrote:
Lana Turner was the only “difficult one,” she said. “She didn’t want anyone backstage for hours before a performance … because of her makeup … she was kind of standoffish … she wouldn’t give any autographs … But I can understand that… some people are so rude … But she was very attractive in her make-up.”
In a review of Bell, Book and Candle, the reporter made the following observations about Ms. Turner:
Ms. Turner looks lovely, despite tire unflattering lighting, at least from her upper eyelashes down and from her eyebrows up. In between, there is a rather garish turquoise cast to her eyelids, which lasts and lasts and lasts, from the first act to the second (two weeks later) and on into the third (two months later). The main problem with the bizarre eye shadow is that it is totally out of synch with tire rest of Ms. Turner’s elegant dress, perfect coiffure and general physical grace. The rare appearance of a stage-film legend deserves somewhat more attention to detail.
[Borrillo, Theodore A. Denver’s Historic Elitch Theatre: A nostalgic journey, 2012.]
Seasons at the Theatre
- 1967
Elitch Theatre Productions/Roles:
Notable Roles, Awards, and Other Work:
- For her role in Peyton Place (1957), she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Elitch Theatre Connections:
- In 1938 Turner appeared in Love Finds Andy Hardy with Mickey Rooney, who appeared at Elitch Theatre in 1972 and 1974.
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