Jean Porter

Jean Porter

One of MGM's more vivacious secondary stars during the 40s, petite and lovely Jean Porter was born in Texas in 1925 but left the state while young to pursue her dream as an actress. Following some vaudeville experience, she made her uncredited film debut in 1939 (age 14) and slowly graduated to sweet-natured ingénues in light, wholesome "B" fare. Most were sentimental trifles, such as Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944)and Easy to Wed (1946), or western action with such obvious titles as Heart of the Rio Grande (1942) and Home in Wyomin' (1942). Despite her promise and talent, none of her approximately 30 films managed to set her apart and top stardom remained elusive. Jean's finest screen roles probably came with The Youngest Profession (1943) and Till the End of Time (1946), where she met future husband, director Edward Dmytryk. They married in 1948 and had three children: Richard, Victoria and Rebecca, the latter becoming a wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator. Not long into their marriage, Dmytryk was branded a Communist as one of the "Hollywood Ten" (he was admittedly once a member of The American Communist Party) and the next decade or so would be a dark period of time for them. Unable to work, the blacklisted director moved his family to England where he found some employment. In 1951, however, Dmytryk decided to return to the States and was jailed for six months before giving testimony and being granted a reprieve. As a result, he was allowed to return to directing. Jean's last film, in fact, would be The Left Hand of God (1955) starring Humphrey Bogart and Gene Tierney, which was directed by her husband. Throughout their ordeal Jean and Edward remained a loyal couple and in later years wrote a book together "On Screen Acting" in 1984. Happily married until his death at age 90 of heart and kidney failure in 1999, Jean continues to be a regular attendee of film-related events and a by-line contributor for "Classic Images," the popular magazine for old-styled film fans, in which she reminisces of Hollywood back then. Date of Birth 8 December 1922, Cisco, Texas

  • Popularność : 1.079
  • Znany z : Acting
  • Urodziny : 1922-12-08
  • Miejsce urodzenia : Cisco, Texas, USA
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  • 1951
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    Cry Danger

    Cry Danger

    6.7 1951 HD

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  • 1944
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    Bathing Beauty

    Bathing Beauty

    5.8 1944 HD

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  • 1955
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    Lewa ręka Pana Boga

    Lewa ręka Pana Boga

    6.3 1955 HD

    II Wojna Światowa, sławny pilot J. Carmony przymusowo ląduje w Chinach, gdzie przystaje jako doradca dla miejscowego przywódcy, generała...

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  • 1945
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    Abbott i Costello w Hollywood

    Abbott i Costello w Hollywood

    5.66 1945 HD

    Buzz i Abercrombie są agentami próbującymi dostać się na stanowisko kierownika filmów muzycznych. Procedury nie przynoszą skutku....

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  • 1947
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    Sweet Genevieve

    Sweet Genevieve

    4.5 1947 HD

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  • 1946
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    Till the End of Time

    Till the End of Time

    6.7 1946 HD

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  • 1943
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    Nazty Nuisance

    Nazty Nuisance

    3.6 1943 HD

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  • 1942
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    About Face

    About Face

    5 1942 HD

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  • 1943
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    The Youngest Profession

    The Youngest Profession

    5.2 1943 HD

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  • 1942
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    Heart of the Rio Grande

    Heart of the Rio Grande

    8 1942 HD

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  • 1944
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    San Fernando Valley

    San Fernando Valley

    1 1944 HD

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  • 1942
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    Better Not Roll Those Eyes

    Better Not Roll Those Eyes

    1 1942 HD

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  • 1942
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    Two Pair of Shoes

    Two Pair of Shoes

    1 1942 HD

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  • 1945
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    What Next, Corporal Hargrove?

    What Next, Corporal Hargrove?

    2 1945 HD

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  • 1949
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    Roller Derby Girl

    Roller Derby Girl

    5.5 1949 HD

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  • 1947
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    That Hagen Girl

    That Hagen Girl

    5.2 1947 HD

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  • 1945
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    Twice Blessed

    Twice Blessed

    6 1945 HD

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  • 1951
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    Kentucky Jubilee

    Kentucky Jubilee

    5.5 1951 HD

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  • 1939
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    The Under-Pup

    The Under-Pup

    6 1939 HD

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  • 1932
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    The Gambling Sex

    The Gambling Sex

    6 1932 HD

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  • 1943
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    Calaboose

    Calaboose

    1 1943 HD

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  • 1946
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    Betty Co-Ed

    Betty Co-Ed

    1 1946 HD

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  • 1934
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    Inside Information

    Inside Information

    5.5 1934 HD

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  • 1942
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    Fall In

    Fall In

    5 1942 HD

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  • 1944
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    Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble

    Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble

    5.7 1944 HD

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  • 1947
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    Two Blondes and a Redhead

    Two Blondes and a Redhead

    4 1947 HD

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  • 1940
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    One Million B.C.

    One Million B.C.

    5.8 1940 HD

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  • 1941
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    Kiss the Boys Goodbye

    Kiss the Boys Goodbye

    5 1941 HD

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  • 1941
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    Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

    Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

    6.8 1941 HD

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  • 1951
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    G.I. Jane

    G.I. Jane

    6 1951 HD

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  • 1947
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    Little Miss Broadway

    Little Miss Broadway

    1 1947 HD

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  • 1945
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    Thrill of a Romance

    Thrill of a Romance

    6.2 1945 HD

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  • 1936
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    Song and Dance Man

    Song and Dance Man

    1 1936 HD

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  • 1941
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    Czyste szaleństwo

    Czyste szaleństwo

    7.1 1941 HD

    Ole (Ole Olsen) i Chic (Chic Johnson) są w trakcie produkcji filmu, jednak reżyser nie do końca jest zadowolony z efektu. Postanawia zaprowadzić...

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  • 1958
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    77 Sunset Strip

    77 Sunset Strip

    6.7 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Sea Hunt

    Sea Hunt

    6.5 1958 HD

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  • 1954
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    Climax!

    Climax!

    3 1954 HD

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  • 1987
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    The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood

    The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood

    8 1987 HD

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