Grace Kelly Biography
On November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to wealthy parents. Her girlhood was uneventful for the most part, but one of the things she desired was to become an actress which she had decided on at an early age. After her high school graduation in 1947, Grace struck out on her own, heading to New York's bright lights to try her luck there. Grace worked some as a model and made her debut on Broadway in 1949. She also made a brief foray into the infant medium of television. Not content with the work in New York, Grace moved to Southern California for the more prestigious part of acting -- motion pictures. In 1951, she appeared in her first film entitled Fourteen Hours (1951) when she was 22. It was a small part, but a start nonetheless. The following year she landed the role of Amy Kane in High Noon (1952), a western starring Gary Cooper and Lloyd Bridges which turned out to be very popular. In 1953, Grace appeared in only one film, but it was another popular one. The film was Mogambo (1953) where Grace played Linda Nordley. The film was a jungle drama in which fellow cast members, Clark Gable and Ava Gardner turned in masterful performances. It was also one of the best films ever released by MGM. Although she got noticed with High Noon, her work with director Alfred Hitchcock, which began with Dial M for Murder (1954) made her a star. Her standout performance in Rear Window (1954) brought her to prominence. As Lisa Fremont, she was cast opposite James Stewart, who played a crippled photographer who witnesses a murder in the next apartment from his wheelchair. Grace stayed busy in 1954 appearing in five films. Grace would forever be immortalized by winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Georgie Elgin opposite Bing Crosby in The Country Girl (1954). In 1955, Grace once again teamed with Hitchcock in To Catch a Thief (1955) co-starring Cary Grant. In 1956, she played Tracy Lord in the musical comedy High Society (1956) which also starred Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. The whimsical tale ended with her re-marrying her former husband, played by Crosby. The film was well received. It also turned out to be her final acting performance. Grace had recently met and married Prince Rainier of Monaco. By becoming a princess, she gave up her career. For the rest of her life, she was to remain in the news with her marriage and her three children. On September 14, 1982, Grace was killed in an automobile accident in her adoptive home country. She was just 52 years old.
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To Catch a Thief (Special Collector's Edition)View / Buy This Product at AmazonStudio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/08/2007 Run time: 106 minutes
GracefulleeView / Buy This Product at AmazonLiner Notes: GRACEfulLEE People have asked me who I would like to play with if I could have my own dream band. I feel so fortunate to have recorded this CD because it is with the dream band of mine. Rufus Reid, Russell Malone, Matt Wilson and of course Lee Konitz have all been inspirations of mine on various Cds of their own and ones where they play with other giants in jazz. The most amazing thing for me while recording this CD with them was to hear my sound mixed with theirs. It s amazing to hear a recording with my playing mixed with the great Lee Konitz who has one of the most wonderfully distinctive and unique sounds on the alto saxophone. Everything seems so magical on this CD. The day of the session was extremely special. Originally I had asked Lee if he would record a couple of tracks with me for my next CD I was working on back in Boston. Lee and I wrote a song together a few weeks before the session by faxing our ideas back and forth to each other. The song is GracefulLee . Instead of Lee coming to Boston to just record a tune or two, I said we would come to New York and put a rhythm section together there to record the tunes. Once we entered the studio and started recording, the feeling among all of us was just magical. We just kept playing one tune after another, everything was one take and the way the music was formed was so organic and creative. By the time we were done, the couple of tunes we had intended to play turned into a whole CD of music itself. The day of the session really felt like a musical lesson from the masters to me. Hearing Lee, Russell, Rufus and Matt bring their individual special touch to the music was inspiring. I played in a way that I have never played before. All I tried to do was surround my self with the beautiful support I was getting from this all star rhythm section and Lee. I then reacted to what I was hearing and feeling. One of the most important lessons I have learned from Mr. Lee Konitz is to constantly be spontaneous while playing music. It sounds as if it is an easy thing to do, but it s surprising how hard it really is. Every time I listen to Lee s music, I am amazed how it always feels so fresh. When I listen to his many different versions of the same standard, it never bores me because each time it is like a new journey. Recording with Lee was really eye opening. It made me really try to simply listen and react. A few of the improvisations and/or duos we did were completely made up at the moment. This is really what makes the CD special to me. We captured each song in a way that will never come again. We played it, we recorded it and now it is yours to listen to. I hope you find as much excitement and joy in this CD GracefulLee as I do. ... Grace Kelly I have had the pleasure over these many musical years to play with different musicians around the world; and have been delighted at how responsive so many of these talented people have been to me, then giving me an opportunity to respond to them in return. This is what it is all about to me. I met Grace and her mom and papa when she was 13 years old and she gave me three of her CD s. She is now 15 and a fearless young improviser, and besides that she is fun to be around. Now I have a new friend in Grace who at this very young age is seriously interested in playing the saxophone and more. She has invited me to play a few tunes on her new CD but once we got into the studio there were many inspired moments and it turned out to be a whole Cd on its own. I gave her permission to play better than I, if she just couldn t stand it anymore. With this great rhythm section it was a pleasure to be a part of the musical process and experience. I thank Irene and Bob (her folks) for being so encouraging and supportive of this project and of Grace. Lee Konitz
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Grace Kelly: A Life in PicturesView / Buy This Product at AmazonGrace Kelly—whose cool, blond beauty defined the aloof sexiness of the classic Hitchcock heroine—left a lasting impression on Hollywood and the world. Although her career was brief, she lit up the screen in films like High Society, Rear Window, and The Country Girl, for which she won an Oscar. She was not only a fine actress, great beauty, and icon of American style, but she was also a passionate philanthropist, known for her generosity and kindness. This ambitious photographic biography with 160 images shows it all—capturing the early years, film career, royal marriage, and private life of this remarkable woman. Handwritten documents and famous quotes on and from Grace Kelly complement this impressive iconographic research.
The Hollywood Collection - Grace Kelly: The American PrincessView / Buy This Product at AmazonShe came from a wealthy and competitive Philadelphia family, but the life of well-brought up society held little appeal for this acclaimed beauty. She left for New York City and worked hard as a model, stage actor and TV player. Then she was discovered by Hollywood. In less than four years she was acknowledged as one of movie's most sought after stars, an Academy-Award winner, playing opposite some of the greatest leading men of her time. Suddenly, like a modern-day fairy tale, Grace Kelly turned her back on it all -- to become Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco. Now her story is told in home movies and clips from films like High Noon, Dial M For Murder, Rear Window, To Catch A Thief, and High Society. Also seen, touching and revealing glimpses from the magnificent wedding to the tragic end. Actors Jimmy Stewart, Louis Jourdan, Alec Guinness, Katy Jurado, with directors, producers, friends and Grace's sister, Lizanne, tell of the beautiful star who made the world her stage. Narrated by Richard Kiley.
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Every Road I WalkedView / Buy This Product at AmazonThis is Miss Kelly s 3rd CD, and it s a very nice one. Of course you know Grace is 14 years on this planet, and is all ears and heart. Beautiful sound on her alto, and some lovely phrases to boot! Lester Young asked a young player after hearing a technical display, but can you sing me a song? Grace can definitely do that. Good rhythm, nice arrangements, creative originals. She sings like crazy! What more could we ask for? Lee Konitz
High SocietyView / Buy This Product at AmazonThis witty, musical version of The Philadelphia Story stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and the jazz master himself, Louis Armstrong, playing the hottest trumpet in the land. Year: 1956 Director: Charles Waters Starring: Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong
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The Grace Kelly Years: Princess of MonacoView / Buy This Product at Amazon
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