Another was my son. After taking tap-dancing lessons in New York City, Miss Powell made her debut at Manhattan's Casino de Paris in 1928. One continuous shot that truly captures the talent of these two dancers. Peter did, working in nearly two dozen-film projects, as an actor and dialogue director. '', Encouraged by her success that night, she went on to star in a 50-minute revue in Las Vegas that included such songs as ''Fascinating Rhythm'' and ''Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries. Peter Ford’s biography of his father features behind-the-scenes tales of his famous father’s 60-year acting career. It was while she was working as a chambermaid in Atlantic City that her daughter was discovered, and the pair left Springfield. Please SHARE this classic clip if you’d love to watch her dance live on stage! Eleanor Powell had trouble finding work in Hollywood simply because she was just too talented for her own good. As a Balkan princess at Vassar in ''Rosalie,'' Miss Powell's role was described in The Times as follows: She ''dances, smiles, sings, listens to Nelson Eddy sing, looks serious, smiles again and is brought in on the top of a cake.'' Peter’s various interests led him to KIEV 870 AM radio, where for nearly three years he hosted a popular weekly nighttime political talk show. Ford went on to build and remodel homes for many clients involved in the film and television industry: producer Steve Tisch, actress Mary Kay Place, producer Jerry Belson, super agent Jeff Berg, producer Don Simpson, writers Chuck Shyer and Nancy Meyers, actress Jo Beth Williams, health guru Richard Simmons, actress Sally Kellerman, and Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews. They also have a home in Bigfork, Montana and will soon become permanent residents of that state. Ford's first speaking role was in The Gazebo in 1959, co-starring Debbie Reynolds. [15][16], Ford is also the author of Glenn Ford: A Life, a biography of his father published by the University of Wisconsin Press. Musically precocious, young Peter’s record collection and his recommendations were the source that director Richard Brooks used for this MGM film. While Astaire respected her immensely, he decided to get a new female dance partner so he could shine again! This famous clip from the movie Broadway Melody of 1940 shows one of the greatest dance sequences of all time. Date of birth. See the article in its original context from. Currently, Peter and Lynda travel extensively and as of Decemeber 2012 are proud grandparents. He eventually formed his own group, The Creations,[5] who appeared in various local clubs, as well as the Whiskey a Go-Go in San Francisco and the El Cortez Club in Las Vegas. And with her talent and grace, she was always the main focus. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night. degree in English. Actor Glenn Ford and son, Peter, visit Eleanor Powell on the set of her movie, "Duchess of Idaho," 1950. MAMÁSLATINAS - After decades as a man keen on politics, iIn the December, 2010 Peter was unanimously elected as the 2nd Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County. PETER FORD INTERVIEW ON ELEANOR POWELL. It was her final feature film performance. Her only child, Peter Ford, was born in 1946. In 1973, after Cade’s County ended, Peter joined the Photo Unit of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as a Reserve Deputy. Please contact us at Rights@LittleThings.com. Ford was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Canadian-American actor Glenn Ford and American actress-dancer Eleanor Powell. Both were English majors. She married the actor Glenn Ford in 1943 and then retired from show business. She appeared in 14 motion pictures between 1930 and 1950, including “Broadway Melody of 1940” and “Born to Dance.”. Eleanor politely responded to the minister, saying that she would make the necessary adjustments before the next airing. All rights reserved (About Us). This song, that Dick Clark dubbed “the national anthem of rock and roll” ushered in the rock and roll revolution that was to significantly shape American culture. He collects movie memorabilia from Hollywood's Golden Age, and maintains The Glenn Ford and Eleanor Powell Library and Archives. Peter was accepted to the University of Southern California School of Law, but chose instead to work as an actor and singer.[1]. Ford also worked on nearly two dozen-film projects as an actor and dialogue director. It was her final feature film performance. '', The show came to Manhattan in June 1961, and The Times reported after opening night that ''Eleanor Powell has Broadway at her feet once again.''. 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Eleanor Powell, the exuberant, nimble tap-dancing star of dozens of Hollywood musicals in the 1930's and 40's, died of cancer yesterday at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 69 years old. It was through this work that Peter and Lynda purchased their first home which they remodeled themselves. Ford graduated from Chadwick High School in Palos Verdes, California in 1962, received an Associate of Arts degree from Santa Monica College in 1966, and graduated, cum laude, from the University of Southern Californiain 1968 wit… Eleanor Powell was born in 1912 in Springfield, Massachussetts, and got her professional start in Atlantic City clubs, from where she moved into in revue in New York at the Ritz Grill and Casino de Paris at … Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Peter recalls learning to swim, “When I was five my parents wanted me to learn to swim, so they built an Olympic sized pool in our back yard and my 'swim coach' was an old friend of Mother's, Johnny Weissmuller." Birth place. When you see him in any of his classic clips, it’s quite clear that this man has talent, and was well deserving of his incredible fame. In 1968, Peter graduated, cum laude, with a B.A degree in English. He’s also an expert pastry chef and will share his rhubarb-berry pie recipe with just about anyone who asks. Lynda went on to receive a Masters in Education and became an elementary public school teacher. Please help us improve LittleThings by taking our short survey. It has exclusive interviews with dozens of his co-stars including Ernest Borgnine, Sidney Poitier, Evelyn Keyes, Debbie Reynolds, Shirley Jones, James Whitmore, Carl Reiner and Angela Lansbury. At the age of 33, Eleanor Powell gave up her career as a Hollywood dancer-actress to focus more attention on being a wife and mother. She danced a few numbers and got an ovation. Date of death: 30 Aug 2006 Little could she have imagined that she would grow up to become one of MGM Studio's top dancers and the wife of Hollywood screen great Glenn Ford, who starred in such films as "Gilda," The Courtship of Eddie's Father," and "Blackboard Jungle." Miss Powell graced several of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's lavish ''Broadway Melody'' musicals as well as ''Born to Dance'' (1936), ''Rosalie'' (1937), ''Lady Be Good'' (1941) and ''Thousands Cheer'' (1943). Over the next seven years, she appeared in seven revues in the city, including ''Hot-Cha,'' produced by Florenz Ziegfeld in 1932. It wasn't until three years after their marriage in 1946 that the public knew who Glenn Ford really was. ''That made me think - well, I haven't been forgotten,'' Miss Powell said at the time. He loves America and playing with animals of all kinds. “I was so lucky to have her as my mother,” he added. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). According to Ford, his mother's ninth great grandfather was a passenger on the Mayflower, so "the lineage of my mother is very, very distinguished." They’re both great in this video, but you have to admit, there is something about Powell that really is awe-inspiring. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Clark Gable, Bette Davis or Barbara Stanwyck would come to dinner. Ford was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Canadian-American actor Glenn Ford and American actress-dancer Eleanor Powell. (MGM publicity photo). Spotted on the Beach. Peter Ford had the good fortune of being the only child of two of Hollywood's most renowned stars, Eleanor Powell, one of MGM’s greatest musical stars, and Glenn Ford, Hollywood's number one box office star of 1958. She was spotted, at the age of 13, doing acrobatics on the beach at Atlantic City and was put into a revue at the Ritz Gr ill there. The previous owner had been Max Steiner, who composed and conducted music for countless films: King Kong, Gone with the Wind, and Casablanca among many others. Ford and Lynda have three children: Aubrey Newton Ford (b. His work has been published in architectural magazines throughout the world, most notably the Schnabel House, designed by architect Frank Gehry. The first film which Father and son worked in together was “Gilda” in 1946 where director Charles Vidor used Peter’s photo to represent Johnny Farrell (Glenn’s role in the film) as a child, and later, “The Americano” in 1954. Glenn Ford became a “star” overnight. He took a partner into his company and formed Blackoak Development Company. Born in Los Angeles, California on February 5th, 1945, Peter led a childhood of many privileges and opportunities. Her comeback was a brief, strenuous and expensive one, however, and after 1961, Miss Powell returned to private life, concerning herself primarily with church and charitable work. In a foot note to Rock and Roll history, Peter was responsible for the Bill Haley and the Comet’s song “Rock Around the Clock” used as the theme song of his father’s film, “Blackboard Jungle” in 1955. Ford’s examination of his father’s personal life includes personal recollections and conversations with family members and longtime friends, as well as a vast collection of diaries, letters and unpublished interviews. Monday 01 May 1916. Peter and Lynda decided to put all their energies into buying, remodeling and selling homes.

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