This post is just a fun one for me, and hopefully an interesting one for you.
This lovely woman is probably one of my favorite actresses, and this post is completely dedicated to her.
Ingrid Bergman
Born August 29, 1915
Died August 29, 1982
Ingrid Bergman was born in Stockholm to a Swedish father and a German mother. When Ingrid was three years old, her mother died. Ingrid was raised by her father, who was a photographer, and an artist. She claimed that her father was one of the most supportive and inspirational people in her life. The two of them lived very happily together until her father also died when she was thirteen. She then moved into her Aunt and Uncle's home, remaining in Stockholm.
Ingrid was desparate to be an actress, and her Uncle made a deal with her.He allowed her to try out for a position at the Royal Dramatic Theater, saying that if she made it they would support her, but if she did not, then she would put away her dreams of becoming an actress.Ingrid, only seventeen years old, was given a spot at the Theater. However, Ingrid only remained there for a short period of time. While on holiday, whe was offered a bit part in a Swedish film. After that, she made the decision to leave the stage, and step in front of the camera.Ingrid quickly established herself within the ranks of the Swedish film institute, and maintaned a steady film career in Stockholm for the next five years (1935-1939).
In 1936, Ingrid starred in the Swedish film Intermezzo,which opened the door to Hollywood.David O. Selznick decided to remake the film in 1939, and brought Ingrid to America for the role.Her career was just as prosperous in the United States as it was in Sweden, audiences falling in love with her every picture.
Ingrid Bergman went on to make 37 major motion pictures, remaining active until 1982 when she died of breast cancer on her birthday.
This is just one of my favorite movies of Ingrid Bergman's that I've picked, that I think anyone can enjoy.
Notorious
1946
A film by Alfred Hitchcock
PLOT
At the end of WWII, Alicia Huberman (Bergman) is recruited by American government agent and correspondant T.R. Delvin (Cary Grant) to investigate a band of Nazis that has relocated to Brazil. Alicia and Delvin fall in love while waiting for orders in Rio de Janeiro, and Delvin struggles to keep things professional. The orders finally come through saying that Alicia is supposed to seduce Nazi leader Alex Sebastian (Claude Rains). Delvin hears of her orders first, and automatically tries to convince the agency that she shouldn't do it, but they remain firm. Delvin is crushed, but knows there is a job to do, so he dutifully informs Alicia of her orders. At first, Alicia is confused,feeling sure that Delvin had cared for her.She eventually decides she must have been mistaken.
Alicia is carefully placed in Sebastian's inner circle, and he quickly falls for her.Alicia hopes that Delvin won't be able to keep his feelings from her due to jealously when she tells him that Sebastian has proposed.Delvin,however,keeps his distance and tells her to do what she thinks is best.Alicia is heartbroken,and offended,so she accepts Sebastian's offer.
There isn't much to be observed within her new home that seems suspicious.The only thing she can tell Delvin is that her husband will not give her a key to the wine cellar.Alicia becomes more suspicious of the wine cellar as time goes on, so Delvin tells her to host a party-a reason for him to come and help her investigate.On the night of the party,Alicia steals the key from her husband.Delvin and Alicia find black sand (uranium) in some of the bottles.Delvin takes a sample,and cleans up the bottle he broke open in the nick of time,but Sebatian is not easily fooled.He finds remnants of broken glass and sand, and becomes wary of his wife.
Once Sebastian has enough evidence that his wife is spying on him, he knows he must get rid of her without attracting attention.He decides to poison her slowly.Alicia soon becomes extremely ill, and can't get out of bed.Delvin becomes concerned when he doesn't hear from Alicia,so he sneaks into the Sebastian's home and finds her,ill.She tells him that she knows she is being poisoned,but she is too weak to do anything.Delvin finally tells Alicia that he loves her, and he carries her out of Sebastian's home himself,to safety.
If you're interested in reading more about Ingrid Bergman, I recommend Ingrid , a biography by Charlotte Chandler.I've read it myself, and it's wonderful,light,romantic,and interesting.It's available online at Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ingrid-charlotte-chandler/1012230623?ean=9781557837356&itm=1&usri=ingrid
To watch the official trailer for Notorious, head over to TCM:
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/160387/Notorious-Original-Trailer-.html
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