This photo is found in both movie scene photo sets as well as a lobby card sets. This particular photo was used in a newspaper as evidenced by the modified borders. I also have a vintage and clean unmodified version of this photo but thought it unique that this photo was actually used for media advertising of the movie. In this scene, Katrine has heard the haunting music of the lady, her great great grandmother, singing and playing on the harpsichord. At first, she is enchanted by the beauty of the music but then becomes frightened when the music gets louder. As always, a great performance by Connie as she transitions from one emotion to another along with dialog and complicated physical movement on a stairwell, all at once. And, as always, there she is working along side another of filmdom's great actresses, Gene Tierney. _______________________________________________________________________
Dragonwyck, "The Elegant and the Beautiful Heiress"
The elegant and the beautiful heiress of Dragonwyck, Katrine Van Ryn. Both are publicity portrait shots. Both photos are fortunate finds. I noticed that in these photos, unlike other movie publicity photos, Connie takes on her character and portrays, in this role, the unhappiness and detachment. A noticeable recurring talent of Connie’s is that she is always the actress and the model. And, look at those eyes in the lower photo. Aren't they just capturing? One has to blink in order to look away. _______________________________________________________________________
Mother Wore Tights, "Oops and a Meeting"
What a beautiful photo lobby card. Look at Connies dress and hat. Unfortunately, the photo has a little damage in the bottom center of the border. This is the scene where the young man drops his books coming out of the elevator and Mona Freeman quickly assists at picking them up. Love at first sight! And ,of course, Connie now has something to fun her sister about for the remainder of the movie. _______________________________________________________________________
Sentimental Journey, "Mine!"
Don't you just love this photo? I saw it on eBay and won it in an auction. Even though I have far too many publicity portraits, I just couldn't resist this one! I once asked a knowledgeable lady friend, also a biography book author, about such props. She informed me that often times these toys and dolls don't actually belong to the child but are simply props used for the photo shoot. I can't help but wonder if Connie couldn't let go of this one and, of course, who could say "No" to her? I wouldn't! I wonder if Connie kept this throughout the years? _______________________________________________________________________
Sentimental Journey, "First Sight."
OK, back to the movies! As any Connie Marshall fan knows, this is the scene in which Maureen O'Hara first meets Connie on the beach. Connie is astonished at the sight of Maureen because she believes that Maureen is actually the 'Lady of Shalott'...remember? This is testable!! This scene runs so smoothly with Connie just taking over the scene with her dialogue and body language. Do you remember Connie's first words? This is also testable. Well, we'll just have to enjoy watching the movie again! _______________________________________________________________________
Wake Up and Dream, "Pigtail Portrait"
I actually have a couple of these photos. I posted one, without borders, on Connie's Find a Grave site. This is how most of Connie's fans remember her. This is Connie's classic appearance with her pigtails although her pigtails were actually much longer during her modeling days. Recall that the pigtails had to come off for her Mary Osbourne role in "Sunday Dinner for a Soldier". So, she had to grow them back for subsequent films. _______________________________________________________________________
Sunday Dinner for a Soldier, "Dinner is Served!"
Whoa!! That isn't Ms. Easter steaming on that serving plate, is it? Look at Connie just staring at the steaming chicken. We all know what Connie is thinking and we all know the answer to that. If you don't, then it's time to watch the movie again. Yes! I wasn't planning to post all my movie scene photos since they are just too many and there are other sights where one may view them. But I just thought this scene to be one of those significant moments in the movie. Remember that immediately after this, as a piece of chicken is being served to Connie (Mary), she finally can't hold her fear and emotion and breaks out crying and runs off. Wow! Very, very nice acting. So authentic!. Good job, Connie! _______________________________________________________________________
Sentimental Journey, "A Family!"
This is a photo which I discussed earlier in the Articles section of this site. This is the standard shot used for Lobby Cards and Ads I've frequently run across. This color version was clearly meant for a Black and White shot. I read that the heavy blush on their faces, although revealing in a color shot, accents their faces in a Black and White shot. By the way, I believe that the very next year, this same duo of John Payne and Maureen O'Hara would appear in the movie "Miracle on 34th Street" with another famous pigtailed starlet, Natalie Wood. After successfully working with John Payne in two consecutive movies, I just can't help but wonder if Connie was ever considered for that role instead of Natalie? Just a thought! As for Maureen O'Hara, last I read, she is still alive and holds the legacy of having been the very first female CEO of a major airline (Carribean). Wow! And, there's Connie sitting in the midst of greatness. _______________________________________________________________________
Candid and Fan Photo, "Private Moment"
Clearly, this is no movie scene photo. The dress Connie is wearing is not evident in any of her movies. It is a candid photo taken during a private moment while enjoying a playful time with a bunny rabbit. And, this photo was used as a fan photo for autograph. Connie autgraphed this one with "Bestest - Connie Marshall". I acquired this photo as part of a group of other star photos from an estate. Clearly, the previous owner of this group of photos had very good taste for talent. _______________________________________________________________________
Wake Up and Dream, "Sara March"
Actually, these photos are not in the correct sequence. The top photo is a later scene in the movie with June Haver taking a measurement and Connie coming up from behind. Imagine, June Haver later became the wife of Fred McMurray most famous for the very popular TV show "My Three Sons." I wonder if Connie ever told her kids that she knew Fred McMurray's wife and that she actually worked with her? Wow! The second photo is a scene right after they successfully launched the Sara March. That's the crowd in the back cheering. By the way, the gentleman on the far right is Irving Bacon, a character actor. He was in such high demand all his career life that he appeared in 512 movies and shows. That's no typo. He even appeared in famous movies like Gone with the Wind, The Grapes of Wrath, all the Blondie movies, Holiday Inn, etc. He was well employed and, without a doubt, the most famous character actor in all of Hollywood. And, Connie worked with him...twice!! That is testable, later. _______________________________________________________________________
