Talented, underrated Eleanor Parker

She had that beautiful sensitivity - vulnerable; sometimes with an insecure edge, as if she could come unglued at any moment. That made her interesting to watch, and made me feel I wanted to "reach out" to hold her. Her physical beauty was indelible; her mutable acting had intelligence, emotional range, unpredictability and dimension. She was always "thinking". (Her underrated work in the 1940s was usually excellent, always striking!) She had a bit of mystery and pain; the camera loved her! I've also read she had a great sense of humor!

My favorite films of Eleanor Parker:

CAGED (Great for its time! She gave a complete performance.)

LIZZIE (She convincingly portrays a woman with multiple personalities with skill and excellence!)

SCARAMOUCHE (She was beautiful, sly and fun!)

THE WOMAN IN WHITE (interesting and atmospheric; her beauty here is captivating!)

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (TV movie from early 1970s. Her last scenes are good.)

DETECTIVE STORY (still excellent film!)

OF HUMAN BONDAGE (I preferred her performance over Bette Davis' - seemed more natural.)

I feel she was consistently at her best up through the early 1950s. Afterwards, she was often wonderful - always beautiful!

Many Blessings to her!! There are many who will never forget her!