Glenn Ford: (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@eggnog62]

Glenn Ford touched millions of lives with his acting. I appreciate this video, because I have his stardom in my memory. What a wonderful age!

[@janethenton8906]

He was one of the favorites and William Holden was another 🥰💕🥰 loved 🥰 both of them so very much!!

[@RobbGF]

@@janethenton8906 Glenn Ford KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@RobbGF]

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[@DF-gu5nn]

I met Glenn Ford at the Hollywood Bowl "Night of Stars" in the summer of 1970. I remember shaking his hand and noting he had huge hands. His hand totally engulfed mine and his handshake was firm. I love his movies and I have always enjoyed him as an actor. It was a pleasure to meet him.

[@healthnets]

Ford was a great actor. I still view his movies when played on cable. He stood at the top of his profession. Sadly he could not be cloned. RIP great one.

[@NancyLynn]

I had always wondered what had happened to him...I had great respect for him as an actor. Thanks for sharing Jerry!

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

I add my appreciation to you, Mr. Skinner. You have respect for your subjects, a quality these actors seemed to have for us.

[@loraschultz772]

I was a fan of Glenn's and William Holden, two of the finest actors. They were great in everything they were in. Actors like them will never again be. Bless them and there families

[@marjoriegarner5369]

yes, they were wonderful, and both were. tragically alcoholic.

[@debrascott8492]

I really enjoy watching the older movies on Turner Classic Movies. Glenn Ford along with soooooooo very many other Hollywood stars are my absolute favorites. The Older movies have so much more substance and classic mogul talent.

[@LASTDAYSWATCHMAN777]

Thanks so much Jerry for these amazing biographies. Very much appreciated.

[@marielaclemen7523]

GRACIAS. EXCELENTE CRÓNICA DE MI ACTOR FAVORITO. GLENN FORD. FELICIDADES.

[@RobbGF]

Glenn Ford!!! Glenn Ford KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@magistrumartium]

Wow. I just saw *Gilda* last night, for the first time. Glenn Ford was one handsome man. I'll remember him that way--young, full of life, with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

[@jeffking4176]

These old actors and actresses that you feature , were REAL actors. Not like today. There are a few real ones around, but back then, they ALL mastered their craft. Even the “B” actors back in the day were far better than most, today. I actually found the TV series “ Cade’s County” on DVD.🙂 Thanks for another excellent video. 📻🙂

[@pepejuan2924]

Glenn Ford was one of my very favorites, thanks for posting 👍

[@RobbGF]

Glenn Ford!!! Glenn Ford KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@dorothyfeatherstone3017]

My favourite actor. Rest in peace Glenn.♥️

[@krazyhorse448]

100 years this year! I loved your work and you are missed!

[@Elagabus]

Really enjoyed the video and history about Glenn Ford Jerry ... Thanks so much . One of my favourite film stars as a youngster ? and much later. Spoke to Glenn when he went to Scotland in search of ancestral info. a real gentleman.It was late at night when he returned my call from earlier in the day and we chatted about his films, etc., etc., and Bing who I had recently been in touch with that month ... so easy to talk to .... so relaxed and friendly. I miss many of my contacts now ... Bing, Fred Astaire ... Always keep a special place in my heart for Glenn. ... miss him too. Thanks again. Best Regards.

[@OPHIOHANNAH]

Just recently a spent the better part of a day watching three separate Glenn Ford films back to back on the Turner Classics channel. I had never before realized what an excellent actor he was, probably because his acting appeared so natural it didn't seem like he was acting at all. But in each of these three films he played very different characters and his versatility as an actor was really apparent. One of them was an obscure western I had never even heard of before called "The Fastest Man Alive" and his character was very complex. I don't think many other actors of his day could have conveyed the role as naturally as he did. This bio was very informative and I enjoyed learning more about the life of one of Hollywood's greatest talents.

[@davidimrie7297]

I personally like the videos that Jerry Skinner provides for the KZbin community. I also enjoy listening to his voice as it is unique, very southern (I believe) as well as soft spoken. This is the kind of voice that would help a high school student to listen in order to learn a complex subject as it is very calming. I enjoyed this video on Glenn Ford as I also enjoyed his acting. I also enjoyed his video on Dan Blocker who played Hoss Cartwright on the long running television show Bonanza. Jerry was on location where the Cartwright's home and store were shown to viewers. This is an in depth look at the life of a celebrity and I liked the way in which Jerry conveyed this information, it added depth to Blocker and he made me feel like I had known this man. Not many people can do this. By showing viewers pictures of what buildings and houses belonged to him and how those buildings sit today add layers to a persons history and I enjoyed this perspective. The other video that I can recommend whole heartedly is on Billy the Kid. As a young kid growing up in New Mexico, Billy was a sort of anti hero people could relate to. Jerry has filmed areas where some of the action had taken place. His work combines photos taken at the time with camera work visiting these historical places that have been preserved. For those viewers who cannot make it to New Mexico to view where Billy was supposed to hang, where the sheriff was shot in the street, where his employer and friend John Tunstall was murdered this is as good as anything on the History Channel. And the fact that Jerry is doing these videos for free speaks volumes of his passion (to me anyway) to tell important stories from the past. I appreciate his effort.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+David Imrie Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching!

[@Aikitrad]

UK - I just clicked on this whilst looking for something else, so glad I did, such an interesting documentary on the life of one of my favourite actors. - Thank you Gerry Skinner.

[@Scottsteaux63]

I never thought of Glenn Ford as a great actor, but with the right supporting cast, he could and did often do sensational work. Such films as GILDA, A STOLEN LIFE, and DEAR HEART showed just what the man was capable of when he was surrounded by high class talent.

[@HonoredGeneral]

He never gave a bad performance.....Thank You, Jerry!

[@scottsummerour3388]

Jerry, I just discovered your channel a few days ago. Let me just say, great job!! I'm fascinated with history and you just have a wonderful way of telling a story. Thank you!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Scott Summerour Thank for for taking the time to watch!

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

Onde more: an excellent documentary! "Jerry Skinner" is one of the very best. Thank you for your excellent work! Keep on enjoying us with such gems! Best wishes - Walter, Germany.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I'm English and enjoy your videos and your delivery and accent. You have a very relaxing voice. A lot of these actors were my parents favourites, and I spent many enjoyable hours watching old films with my mom and dad. Leslie Howard was a particular favourite of my dad, so it was interesting to learn more about him. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Robert J. Williamson Thank you Robert for taking the time to watch it. Howard is a real hero to the English or should be, "right". Thanks again. Jerry

[@AnyoneCanSee]

+Jerry Skinner - Sadly he is all but forgotten. If people know him at all it would be from "Gone With the Wind." He was one of my fathers favourites, and one of mine, but most only a tiny percentage of people would know who he is, today. He never made a classic, like Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart or Bogart and so forth. To be fair, I didn't know Glen Ford, other than a face I recognise, either for the same reasons.

[@Valdez244]

Thanks Jerry, another of your excellent mini docs for my playlist.

[@andeeangel561]

Jerry, another great story of another physically beautiful person. My mother was crazy about Glenn Ford and after seeing him in Gilda on a Netflix show, I fell for him, too. :) Jerry, I do love all the pictures you put up of these familiar faces many of us grew up watching and listening to. You have a great narrative gift. Thanks for all.

[@Wattablast50]

Another great documentary Jerry! Thank you for all your time and effort you put into all these great videos for us!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Ss Buman Thank you for taking the time to watch them!

[@ellenadams7354]

Very well done 👍 Thank you again for doing all these stories. I enjoy them so much and I Love your voice 😇 God Bless all❣️😇❣️

[@Tonyvese]

sitting down relaxing and listening to your story .

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Tony Genovese What more can a man ask for. Thanks Tony

[@caswellewan440]

+Jerry Skinner

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I have always loved Glenn Ford. I stood in front of his crypt in Santa Monica. I stood in awe. His star will always shine bright.

[@snowman3390]

Thanks for this, Jerry. I've always liked Glenn Ford's work and still remember the theme music from Cade's County. He was always no nonsense and never overacted. I'm also Canadian, like Glenn.

[@alfching2499]

Henry Mancini

[@josephinerimmer6888]

My favourite actor, thanks Jerry. Your beautiful voice is a constant joy. X

[@homebuiltindoorplane]

These are just the best, really look forward to hearing them all!

[@MMC369]

I am 64 and quite the movie buff. I have now watched several of these biographies and am thrilled. THX

[@billmcburney1723]

I use to park his car as a valet in Thousand Oaks and he was always very special to see. he invited me to sit at his table 'once" while he had lunch and he asked about who I was and all I could think of what to say to him was I love your westerns and his smile was all he said.

[@thecowboy9698]

Sounds like he wanted to talk to you like a human being, and for you to forget that he was a big movie star.

[@jackwilmoresongs]

Sad, sad, sad ... the way these actors and actresses divorced and remarried.

[@vivians9392]

That is probably the number one problem with their emotional health, plus not being good parents, close to their children. I don't know how he managed so many wives, with such short marriages, plus made such great movies, too.

[@vandaantar8091]

@@vivians9392 it's an opinion and that com.entator is free to state. Also, if actors use the film profession with ALL the trimmings, it's their personal choice to live with! No other explanation! Believe Dean Martin had several wives TOO. They gave him all their love and he gave them all his money!! In the words of the narrator thanks. End

[@vandaantar8091]

@Dirk Diggler below msg is for Mr Dirk whose remarks to Miss Sylvia are too harsh and out of line. "Be respectful," says the ad if u want to comment. Make an effort or..dont participate, that simple. Opinions are very personal. Thanks.end

[@mom2cairns]

He was a personal friend of our family. He was my brother's, Ken Wales, mentor and they remained close through the years to his death. He established the 'GLENN FORD AWARD' for drama and is in Samohi's Hall of Fame.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+mom2cairns Thank you for your information about Mr. Ford and your brother being friends. This makes things personal. Thank you very much. Jerry

[@alsw7792]

Why did he like to sleep around?

[@martinlangford5967]

As the years have gone by I have noticed how much I have enjoyed the various movies of Glenn Ford. This video is a great intro. I like the Jerry Skinner's accent. I congratulate him on his pronunciation of Glen's Welsh name Gwyllyn. As a Welshman it came as a surprise to find out, fairly recently, about Glenn's ancestry. Most non-Welsh have trouble with the double L in his name. You did fine Jerry.

[@luvbach1]

+Martin Langford His accent is definitely Southern. Maybe he or someone will tell us where he is from. Texas? Just a wild guess.

[@glennperrytony]

All these old actors & actresses, especially those who died tragically, took something from us when they left this world & our lives were never really the same afterward. Dean, Holden, Ladd, Cooper, Glenn Ford, even Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Gene Autry, acting icons of our days, cast an indelible print on our souls that can never really be explained or understood. I'm sure today's youth lament the passing of Kobain, Belushi, Jerry Garcia feel the same loss.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you George, I feel the same way. Jerry

[@jeanhunko5949]

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[@coiledsteel8344]

George what about the great William Holden? These were real character actors, unlike most today.

[@richardcameron6335]

Very well said. I think we naturally realize the performances of these icons as a common experience to us all. When they leave us, we all have indeed lost something. Thank you so much for your comment, it serves as an excellent reminder.

[@tonigriffin9529]

Solitiare

[@thecowboy9698]

He had one of the coolest sounding voices I ever heard - right up there with Charlton Heston - in my opinion.

[@RobbGF]

Glenn Ford!!! Glenn Ford KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@deborah5763]

Glenn Ford has been one of my favorite actors. This video diminished my appreciation of his work. One of my favorite movies of his was The Gazebo with Debbie Reynolds. He could do both comedy and drama. He was a great actor and I am sorry to learn not a great husband.

[@DougsterCanada1]

Touching how he and Bismark (the dachshund) were such great pals. I read elsewhere that he actually recorded notes that he thought the dog might be the only thing on earth who truly cared for him in his later years.

[@wiseguymaybe]

Even though he was on the screen for a few minutes, Glenn Ford was my favorite portrayal of Johnathan Kent in Superman The Movie. Others have taken that role on for longer screen time, some good and one really, really poor, but Glenn made that role his own in that movie.

[@shanke300]

Glenn Ford. Calm and collected. Peaceful face he has. One of my fav actor.

[@geneballay9590]

Great video (as usual), Jerry. Thank you for all the work.

[@TIOMKIN1]

One of my favorite actors growing up as a kid. Thanks as usual for a great video. Out.

[@cosmicdebris42]

Nice biography's Jerry. I'm from Aberdeen Scotland. Movie stars have touched everyone around the world over the years. Nice to hear someone giving the facts without being judgemental. No one is without sin and the internet is full of people who love to judge. keep it up! Love the southern accent . Beautifully relaxed.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you very much and i always loved Scotland. Jerry

[@monstar268]

cosmicdebris42

[@eyeman30180]

Jerry Skinner

[@Saucyakld]

cosmicdebris42 thank you so much, will try it xx

[@harryunsworth4798]

cosmicdebris42

[@zooyawk4526]

thanks Jerry. I'm a huge movie fan and Glenn Ford's one of my favorite actor's. After watching Gilda for the umpteenth time I decided to check out Ford's biography, and stumbled on to your clip. very good work my friend. thank for.

[@tiffsaver]

I've been a working actor since 1956. There was something "special" about Ford's acting, like nothing I've ever seen on screen, before, or since. A level of complete naturalness that still stands on its own. I had no idea that he had a lifelong affair with Rita Haworth, his co-star on "Gilda." I guess the heat on the set was real! I must say here that I really love your videos, Mr. Skinner, they are as human and deep as this man's acting. Thank you. RIP Glenn Ford, and thanks for the memories.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+tiffsaver tiffsaver, thank you for your comment. Especially when you say good things about me. (Ha) I have often said, anyone can take a complement, But it takes a special person to give one. Thank you. Jerry

[@johnmurphy4215]

+Jerry Skinner mr skinner. i enjoyed the first of your films I have watched and plan to look at several more. now if you can just get your sorry son joseph to do something worth while like you are. lol. best of luck in your new "hobby". john murphy

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+John Murphy John, thank you for watching the videos. As for as Joseph goes, I understand even the people he works for cant get him to do anything. Maybe you can help. I will be watching from this end to see if he picks up the pace any. Thanks John. Jerry

[@dareisnogod7291]

+tiffsaver ARE YOU KIDDING, JOSHING OR HAVE SOME AWFUL AILMENT ?

[@tiffsaver]

+Willie Gordon In Hollywood, as everywhere else, what else is new? In the utter depths of your stupidity, do you mean to say that YOU don't know someone who has cheated on a spouse?? I don't know Glenn Ford personally, I'm just a fan of his acting. So like "Dareis No Good," climb off.

[@MrQbenDanny]

BRAVO THANK YOU!!! I once heard Bette Davis say "I gave Glenn Ford his big break in Hollywood when I cast him in "A Stolen Life", when I couldn't get a job he returned the favor by casting ME in "A pocket full of Miracles".

[@pegcage]

Look up Eleanor Powell and Fred Astairie tap dancing to Begin the Beguine. Just fantastic!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Mary Cage They were good together, thank you Mary. Jerry

[@nadyarossi5102]

Wasn't it wonderful?

[@marksolarz3756]

Always a humble class act........the perfect Dad for Superman.....always very good,believable,sincere,the very best of Hollywood!

[@norasteel5353]

I really like listening to your voice..thank you~

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Nora Steel Thank you Nora and i really like hearing from you too. Jerry

[@norasteel5353]

Thank you Jerry. I also like the way you've done your homework on these stars of yor. Thanks again!

[@sharkbiteleft2651]

Thank you Jerry Skinner. I really enjoy the end result of your time and effort on these very informative uploads. Very well done. Thank you sir.

[@johnnyray88]

God bless you Eleanor Powell for putting up with the womanizer Glenn Ford for all those years he broke your heart.

[@debnicometo232]

You don't know the real dynamics.

[@debnicometo232]

@@kosmicman2011Elly was many years older than Glenn and it was a studio arranged marriage. Her expectations were unrealistic considering she preferred other 'friends' also that left him out. Glenn had a sad personal life but was one of our greatest actors whom I respect. I hate it when ppl assume things against men , again, with any knowledge of the dynamics.

[@alfching2499]

By all Accounts she was very independent and could handle the situation,Read he’s Sons book

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@GoodmanMIke59 very rude comment.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@GoodmanMIke59 profanity is ugly, like you

[@MrMoonpie001]

Hello Jerry, just found your channel a few nights ago and have been enjoying your stories about some of the great actors. I am not that old, mid 50s but grew up watching quite a few of these actors and actresses. I still watch many of the old films and enjoy them much. It surprises me how many did not get the credit they should have gotten on the big screen, Glen Ford is an exception. Thank you for putting the extra depth of knowledge in my head, most of these folks are gone now but not forgotten. Thank you for all you do Rich

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+MrMoonpie001 Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@Raul61233]

I was/am not a big fan of Glenn Ford's but enjoyed this as well as your other bios, Jerry. Many thanks for posting them.

[@ralphmadera4366]

As I listen to you narration,I learn and your voice makes me peaceful,thank you sir!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Ralph. Jerry

[@Tonyvese]

always fascinating to hear you express your self explaining these mini documentaries as I call them ... Thank you and my you and yours Have a wonderful Thanksgiving .

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Tony Genovese Thank you Tony and Hope your family has a great Thanksgiving too. Jerry

[@gingin6246]

Thank you so much. I love watching your videos. They are so educational and calming.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Gin Gin. Jerry

[@RobbGF]

The Glenn Ford KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

As an alcoholic in recovery I can tell you, whether he admitted it or not (and with all due respect) Glenn Ford had a drinking problem, which got way worse as he grew older, over the years. I enjoyed him on film so much, but in real life his drinking was known and made him a difficult man to deal with. Not surprised he wasn't on great terms with his ex wives. Being married to an active alcoholic is hell.... for any wife who starts out hopeful and caring. And the trajectory for untreated alcoholism is terrible for all concerned - most of all, for the drinker himself.

[@jacobmcandles1745]

@Dirk Diggler What a Dirk. Just like Wahlberger in the movie. Only he’s a nice guy, you’re just a dick.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

thank you for your wise comments about alcoholism and its devastating effects on everyone affected...because everyone IS affected. My dad was alcoholic and it destroyed everyone in the family. I'm still affected, and I'm 80 next year.

[@lindamattioli7943]

He and Holden were both alcoholics. There was a solution then AA and their Ego's would not allow them to get help. So sad

[@451hist]

Another fine documentary. As always, your videos are entertaining and informative. Thank you for your great work, Jerry.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+451hist Thank you for watching!

[@dks13827]

What a great story Jerry, thank you. Folks should pay attention that fame and fortune, which is fine, does not preclude all the heart ache that is a part of everyone's lives.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+dks13827 That is true. Thank you. Jerry

[@tomerph]

+Jerry Skinner very glad to find your videos jerry your P I; piece was epic!!

[@mikeejay63]

+tomerph I like Jerry's videos better than most of the people who try to do celebrity memorial/remembrance videos. He's more plain spoken, straight forward, he doesn't add his own dramatics.

[@RVGrannyWA]

Thanks for the video, Jerry. I've always enjoyed Glen Ford's movies and now I know a little more about his life.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+RV Granny Yes it makes things a little more interesting when you know what was going on in their life when they made that movie. See you later Granny. Jerry

[@barbarablue2571]

Wow, he´s a legend. The man who Gilda desired the most.....

[@kstahmer4309]

You have a real talent for biographies Jerry; good cadence in conjunction with informative and interesting videos.

[@jeffking4176]

Wow ! This just popped up just after I watched an episode of "Cade's County" on tv. This is interesting. He really was a very good actor.

[@summerrosesutton3073]

Jerry, I have been watching these various "What Happen to" videos and I thank you for them. They are very informative and I do learn a lot from them.

[@lhhunt1946]

Ford starred in one of my favorite movies, The Big Heat (dir. Fritz Lang). His acting in that film was brilliant, and very much against type.

[@Chiboou2]

Very well done, thanks for all the information about Glenn Ford, he certainly was a great actor.

[@Cattletruck1]

Great research, I always enjoy your work, all the best from the U.K.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+brian marsh Thanks Brian, i hoped you would and all the best from the USA, my friend.

[@pilarasworth5086]

brian marsh j

[@louisemurray3279]

I love Mr Skinner's biopic's as they show insight and have personal feeling about them! God bless!

[@awesomesocks444]

Great job !! Always liked his movies especially Jubal & The Ben Hogan Story.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+awesomesocks444 Thank you and yes Jubal was one of the better westerns out there. Jerry

[@michaelgalensky6593]

hey guys

[@noeljennings2651]

James stewart

[@bessiesmith7211]

310 to Yuma is when I fell in love with his style

[@loredomattoni1496]

awesomesocks444 its 1937 not 19 and 37 what the hell is that

[@robs639]

Another excellent, fascinating, well researched piece. Great work Jerry

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+rob s Thank you again Rob. Jerry

[@jacquiebarbani2057]

I loved every picture he was in. Yes one great actor that I always looked forward to seeing hid movies. Jacquie Barbani

[@aidameyer5594]

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[@chickaleaseguy]

People forget what a huge box office draw he was for years. Truly an understated actor

[@bernettalaing1143]

Jacquie Barbani and

[@rawhorley5977]

Jerry Skinner,Thanks For The Journey,I'll Be Spending This Winter 2016,With Your Channel.Sir,GOD Bless!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Ra Whorley Thank you Ra. Sounds like sailing away to Key Largo. Jerry

[@umedavk2011]

I always enjoyed Glenn Ford's work on the screen. A very charismatic actor. Thanks Jerry.

[@jameswilson3554]

My most favorite cowboy..thank you great video.

[@RobbGF]

The Glenn Ford KZbin Channel: kzbin.info

[@pegintx]

Thank you. I enjoyed his movies, especially 3:10 to Yuma.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Yuma is one of my faves, too, along with The Big Heat, Gilda, and The Fastest Gun Alive.

[@wally1452]

Thank you. I had a smaller number of very favorite actors...Glenn Ford was among them. I liked very much too Bill Holden who made a western with Glenn around 1940 or so...a fine movie and it is so good and interesting to know they were best friends. I thought these 2 young actors had a chemistry on screen...apparently they never made another one together.(I did see Glenn in the "Sacketts" with Ben Jonson, etc in 1987, Glenn, near70 and looked great.

[@FranklinNJ]

Eleanor Powell was the best dancer in Hollywood history, beautiful and an angel living and taking care of her mother, the same as Ford. She gave up her career to be his wife and mother to their kid, a match made in heaven like that should be cherished not trashed as evidenced by his relationships with Rita Hayworth who slept with all her co-stars and devoted to nobody...I wish I had a woman that was one tenth of the woman Eleanor Powell was.

[@daschundloverable]

+Franklin NJ Yea, how old are you? lol!!!! Pick me, pick me!!! lol???

[@anjetgrinding]

+daschundloverable LOL! and a youtube romance is born!...i think i need to learn to be as sensitive as Franklin nj..he gets all the good ones!

[@daschundloverable]

anjetgrinding FRANKLIN, NJ didn't reply......how about YOU??? LOL!!!!

[@finch45lear]

+Franklin NJ I couldn't agree more. Eleanor Powell was not only one of the greatest dancers I have ever seen, but one of the most beautiful. She deserved much better.

[@bethmiletti9540]

+Franklin NJ I agree. Ford was a womanizer. Hayworth was indeed, feigning her lifestyle, as a "victim" but she became an alcoholic. Powell, was the top dancer many years, and deserved better.

[@sonoranrain2330]

Great research and photos Jerry! I've enjoyed all your work. God bless you!

[@RaisingHellAgain]

Thanks Jerry I've been waiting for another great video from you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+swampmammytheone Thank you swampmammy, and Happy Thanksgiving to your family too. Jerry

[@filmactorgordwelke]

We just love your work! Your work is real, authentic, passionate and respectful. Cheers

[@themanfromaspen7073]

damn Glen was a sucker for all the women sad about his first wife she was probably the only woman who ever really loved him

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+TheMan FromAspen You could be right. Thank you. Jerry

[@faithfultotheend5202]

true

[@patriciarainey2797]

Unfortunately, it happens too much.

[@Farrah300]

When it came to marriage, Glen's son, Peter Ford did far better. As far as I know, he's been with the same wife for almost 50 years.

[@Theranchhouse1]

Thanks so much for the wonderful tribute to the Stars you post...

[@baggins919]

What a great biography thankyou so much.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you baggins for watching. Jerry

[@jaceconverse6337]

Glenn Ford was a big favorite of mine. The movie of I like most is the Fastest Gun Alive in which he plays a very complex character. It has a great ending with wonderful performances by Glenn Ford and Broderick Crawford Glenn did miss Rita and his friend Bill Holden a lot in his old age

[@jackanthony976]

The documentary is not completely accurate regarding Glenn's wife Eleanor Powell. After Eleanor married Glenn it is not true that she completely gave up her career to be a wife and mother. Eleanor married Glenn in 1943 but by 1947 Eleanor was back to performing in nightclubs. Eleanor went on tour throughout the United States in 1947 with a nightclub act in which she dazzled audiences with her non-stop dancing for one hour per show. In 1948 Eleanor performed in Las Vegas. In 1949 Eleanor performed her energetic tap dancing in Scotland and at the London Palladium. In 1950, Eleanor danced a lively boogie woogie tap in an Esther Williams musical. In 1952 she danced for the first time on television along with acting in two skits which you can see here on KZbin. In 1953 she did a nightclub dancing engagement for eight weeks. From 1953 to 1955 Eleanor starred in a religious TV program (not dancing) in which she read Bible stories to little children. The show was called "Faith of Our Children." The show won an Emmy. This documentary also states that after Glenn Ford and Eleanor Powell divorced in 1959 that she returned to charity work. That is not completely true because of one glaring omission. After Eleanor's divorce from Glenn she spent a year getting back into dancing shape and returned to her career as a dancer in television and nightclubs. In fact you can see some of her television appearances in the early 1960's right here on KZbin such as the Bell Telephone Hour and a TV appearance in which she dances with Caterina Valente. So as you can see, Eleanor Powell did not totally collapse into the dutiful housewife after she married Glen Ford. There was still life in Eleanor Powell before, during and after Glenn Ford.

[@finch45lear]

+JACK ANTHONY I am 53 years old and saw Eleanor Powell for the first time several years ago on TCM. I was taken aback by her beauty ,but see her dance was something I will never forget. What a remarkable talent.

[@bobboscarato8313]

+Jimmy King : Fred Astaire was in awe of Eleanor Powell. She was a real perfectionist.

[@philipsyip7029]

Jimmy King OK

[@phillyflash43]

+Bob Boscarato I think he (Fred Astaire) said of all his partners, she was the best dancer.

[@petepetree6596]

JACK ANTHONY,

[@ronnie8133]

I have watch a few of your videos and I have loved everyone of them thanks for the memories Mr. Skinner.

[@anthonytenia3232]

Another "Fantastic" Biography !! Well done Sir. Thanks for posting.. Did not know that he was Canadian. But, I loved all his Movies, especially loved his WESTERNS !! Incidentally, I love the way you call your dates !! Unlike someone who was critical of your method! (bonkers) **** I also like your slow Southern manner of speech. Kinda soothing...... Do keep up the good works Sir........ God Bless You and your Family. Again " THANKS " for posting.

[@suemcdonnell7300]

Anthony Tenia Qx

[@helenaville5939]

Your accent is really gorgeous... so full of character. I'm in Ireland so it's a lovely novelty to hear this beautiful Southern drawl in all its raw glory. I especially love how you say dates... like nineteen and eighty-two. Hope you never lose it.

[@12bar145ne]

Glenn was one of the best...

[@bradtemplar1443]

Glenn Ford was one of my favourite actors, my favourite film of his, is called (Fate is the Hunter) or close to that, I thank you for your synopsis of his life and enjoy your rednitions of many others as well. Thank you for your hard work and research that you must have gone through with your Film Star life stories, Sleep warm Clive

[@kcculp6430]

I always loved Glenn Ford. It's a shame that so many of these great actors cannot find happiness. They gave so much to their fans. Was it the women who destroyed their happiness, or was it themselves who can never be happy no matter who they married???

[@Agislife1960]

Many famous people are empty inside, thats why they grab a hold of anything, trying to fill the void, sex, drugs, fame, fortune, etc.

[@MrArmhard]

KC Culp

[@goshenhill40]

They were all paid very well for their work..Over paid in my opinion and the money did not make them into better human being...

[@vivians9392]

He was definitely the problem in his relationships! All those women couldn't be wrong. He was a man who was never meant to be married; just too self centered.

[@chrispraz877]

A ladies man till the end. He also appeared as Superman's adopted father in the"78 movie with Christopher Reeves. Thank you Mr.Skinner for these biographies. Thoroughly enjoyed them.

[@dementedweasel1]

Just goes to show you, we're really not built for fame and fortune. But one heck of an actor!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

i am confused...the man lived for 90 years. i'd say he did pretty well.

[@dementedweasel1]

Only the good die young.-Billy Joel.

[@noelwilliams4566]

nowvoyagerNE

[@margaretorourke4830]

Christopher Wyller Q

[@jerryblair61]

Mr Ford I love all of his western. The Fastest Gun Alive, Jubal, The Sheepherder.What an actor!

[@stealthplane5]

Why on earth would he want to be unfaithful . Eleanor Powell was the most beautiful woman ever to come out of Hollywood imo. She gave it all up for him and he repaid her with Rita Hayworth not a patch on Eleanor. It angers me when people say she aged badly. Is it any wonder.

[@beulahclarke4815]

Rita Hayworth was and will always be a star ...far more beautiful and famous then eleanor powell

[@iacheson]

Thank you for sharing about the life of Glen Ford. I alway's liked his movies! Well done.

[@duradim1]

Great actor, but a bad husband. Glenn is so typical of what Hollywood has to offer, shallow, empty, unfaithful, and self-centered.

[@vivians9392]

I'm sorry to hear that his character was so shallow! His boyhood growing up looked to be a close one with his parents. I never thought he was very great looking, but his acting was top notch.

[@barboneill3784]

Very abusive husband!!!!