David Selznick was captivated by Jennifer Jones when she appeared in his New York office with her two small boys. Married at the time to Robert Walker Selznick became obsessed with Jennifer Jones (whose real name was Phyllis Isley). Selznick placed her under contract and loaned her to 20th Century Fox for her first movie role under his stewardship the Song of Bernadette (it should be noted that Jones made to films for Republic under her real name before Selznick crafted her image and made her an international movie star.
Henry King directs this film beautifully and Jones gives an outstanding performance as the meek Bernadette. I recommend this film for its artistry and also because of its deep reverence.
Only in Hollywood! Linda Darnell who was Darrell Zanuck's mistress plays the Virgin Mary.
Henry King directs this film beautifully and Jones gives an outstanding performance as the meek Bernadette. I recommend this film for its artistry and also because of its deep reverence.
Only in Hollywood! Linda Darnell who was Darrell Zanuck's mistress plays the Virgin Mary.