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Claire Trevor

posted 17 years ago by montaukgirl18
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Claire Trevor was nominated for best supporting actress, and her on-screen time was 5 minutes.

[–] NSurone 16 years ago

So? Beatrice Straight WON the damned Oscar for her 5-minute bit.

[–] montaukgirl18 16 years ago

Was not aware of that. Thank you for pointing it out, which you could have done in a POLITE manner.

[–] johnmarti59 (2356) 4 years ago

Did she win for the movie "Network"

[–] csu16387 16 years ago

Yes, and she was absolutely fantastic.

"Sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand."

[–] thbryn 15 years ago

It was an extremely provocative role for 1937. An 'ill' prostitute was going to get her attention, but probably not a win.

"He sent the rain."
"Who sent the fire?"

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[–] johnmarti59 (2356) 4 years ago

That tells you how good she was.

[–] rudeboymurray (3241) 4 years ago

What a performance, the type of brief but beautiful work that the supporting categories were introduced to recognise. We are aware of a lifetime of heartbreak and disappointment from her few minutes on screen.

Nowadays, of course, the supporting category is where studios push co-leads to give them a bigger shot at the win, depriving hard-working character actors at a shot at the Oscar.