The 50s

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Ava Gardner

The Little Hut (1957)

Ava Gardner in The Little Hut (1957) Three people, Susan and Philip Ashlow and Henry Brittingham-Brett are washed ashore on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Henry is Susan’s lover. Since the island is filled with things to eat, they…

Ava Gardner dances in The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

Ava Gardner dances in The Barefoot Contessa (1954) At Maria Vargas’ funeral, several people recall who she was and the impact she had on them. Harry Dawes was a not very successful writer/director when he and movie producer Kirk Edwards…

Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner out for dinner in 1951

Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner out for dinner in 1951

The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

Ava Gardner in The Barefoot Contessa (1954) At Maria Vargas’ funeral, several people recall who she was and the impact she had on them. Harry Dawes was a not very successful writer/director when he and movie producer Kirk Edwards scouted…

Ava Gardner in The Little Hut (1957)

Ava Gardner in The Little Hut (1957) When shipwrecked on a deserted island, best friends Philip Ashlow and Henry Brittingham-Brett compete against each other for the affections of the only woman available, Philip Ashlow’s neglected wife, Susan.

The Little Hut (1957)

Ava Gardner on the set of The Little Hut (1957) When shipwrecked on a deserted island, best friends Philip Ashlow and Henry Brittingham-Brett compete against each other for the affections of the only woman available, Philip Ashlow’s neglected wife, Susan.

Mogambo 1953

Grace Kelly and Ava Gardner in Mogambo 1953 Victor Marswell runs a big game trapping company in Kenya. Eloise Kelly is ditched there, and an immediate attraction happens between them. Then Mr. and Mrs. Nordley show up for their gorilla…

Bhowani Junction 1956

Bill Travers Ava Gardner in Bhowani Junction 1956 The year is 1947, the British are on the verge of finally leaving India. Amongst the few who are sorry to see the British leave are the Anglo-Indians, half British and half…