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Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon on the train. Bebe Daniels has been described as one of
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Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon on the train. Bebe Daniels has been described as one of
Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon on the train.
Bebe Daniels has been described as one of the actor/actresses that built the American Film industry. Certainly she was there when motion pictures broke into the big time. She made her debut at the age of seven in " A Common Enemy" (1908). She mde her name co-starring with Harold Lloyd, the famous silent comedian. Hving been noticed she was signed by the director Cecil B. De Mille with whom she made several uccesful films before turning back to comedy where she was clearly happier. Many forecast that the advent of sound would mean the end of her career and she was dropped byParamount. However, she hadn t written herself off and scored a hit with the film " Rio Rita" (1929). She continued to be a success in Hollywood until she moved to England with her husand Ben Lyon in 1935. Once in England the pair started to appear on stage as well as film where they were a hit with British audiences.
Ben Lyon married Bebe Daniels in 1930 and started his career as an actor by appearing in some of the early talkies. When WW2 broke out Lyon signed up with the RAF and had an exemplary service record (he was later awarded an OBE). After the war he set up a talent agency in London and worked for Fox Studios as a talent scout. Rumour has it that he discovered Norma Jean and gave her the stage name Marylin Monroe, though how true this is remains somewhat uncertain. After his wife died in 1971 he remarried and moved back to the states.
August 1949
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1949 Carriages Core19 Facial Expressions Laughing Marilyn Monroe Movie Occupation A Railways Screen Trains Comedian Compartment Famous People Icons Moods And Expressions Silent
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This print captures Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon on a train, showcasing their undeniable charm and star power. Bebe Daniels is hailed as one of the actor/actresses who played a pivotal role in building the American Film industry. From her early debut at the tender age of seven to her successful collaborations with renowned silent comedian Harold Lloyd, Daniels left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Despite initial doubts about her career's longevity with the advent of sound in film, Daniels proved critics wrong by scoring a hit with "Rio Rita" in 1929. Her talent and versatility continued to shine until she made a life-changing decision to move to England with her husband Ben Lyon in 1935. Ben Lyon himself had established his acting career through appearances in early talkies before World War II erupted. He demonstrated exceptional dedication by joining the RAF during the war, earning him an OBE for his exemplary service record. Afterward, he ventured into talent scouting for Fox Studios while also setting up his own talent agency in London. Rumors suggest that Lyon may have discovered iconic actress Norma Jean and bestowed upon her the stage name Marilyn Monroe—an intriguing piece of Hollywood history that remains somewhat uncertain. This August 1949 photograph from Memory Lane Prints showcases not only two beloved figures but also represents an era when cinema was undergoing significant transformations both technologically and culturally.
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