Jeff Chandler - Biography . He worked briefly in radio, then got a job in a stock company on Long Island as an actor and stage manager. Actor. [quote]just because you remember him doesn't mean 99% of the population does, so why don't you check the facts before you stupidly label other people as dumb? And he said, 'Yeah, I am getting a little tired.' On May 17, in a seven-and-a-half-hour emergency operation following the original surgery, he was given 55 pints of blood. Jeff Chandler was in 4 on-screen matchups, including Elaine Stewart in The Tattered Dress (1957), Faith Domergue in The Great Sioux Uprising (1953), Kim Novak in Jeanne Eagels (1957) and Lana Turner in The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958). They look nothing alike. Jeff Chandler and Joan Crawford frequently wore each other's gowns. Anyone serious about old films knows who Jeff Chandler was. None of these embarrassed people were in Esther's bedroom. They separated in 1952 and she . But suddenly there are not enough pictures being made here. He was a sweet guy, definitely all man. That's why I find being a movie actor not particularly gratifying. Me too. According to the Los Angeles Times, many friends and colleagues of Chandler rejected her claims. It was wonderful . "VIDEO AND RADIO TO REACH HIGH POINT AT YULE: Programs Are Listed for Holiday" REMENIH, ANTON. Esther Williams married Leonarda Kovner on June 27, 1940, but they divorced . "WELLMAN DIRECTOR OF 'BATTLEGROUND': METRO NAMES HIM TO HANDLE FILM OF BATTLE OF THE BULGE CRAIG IN 'SIDE STREET'" by Thomas F. Brady. He teased her unmercifully. "When he asked me that," Williams recalls, "I said, 'I could (retire) if you'd stop fooling around.' Smart, zestful, uninhibited and wise, Williams is like a bawdy aunt who cuts clear to the bone, but never with malice. "LADD, PARAMOUNT DISCUSS CONTRACT: Actor Seeks Picture-a-Year Deal on Long-Term Basis After Current Pact Ends Youngster Gets Role" By THOMAS M. PRYOR, "Drama: Cyd Charisse Costar in 'Strategy of Love'". Hello. His uber thick cock is the reason Esther Williams married him. Esther Williams Leo 1957 - 1960 According to Esther William`s autobiography, her 3 year relationship with Jeff Chandler ended after he shared with her that he was a cross dresser. It didn't do too well, but it wasn't because he wasn't an adequate . She was the fifth and youngest child of Louis Stanton Williams (January 19, 1886 - June 10, 1968) and Bula Myrtle (ne Gilpin; October 8, 1885 - December 29, 1971). I want to eventually branch off into writing and directing. No love lost between Gene and Esther. The two lived on neighboring farms in Kansas and carried on . Jeff Chandler, better known by the Family name Jeff Chandler, was a popular Athlete. A casually racist remark from Russell's character, indignantly referring to . Like so many Hollywood stars, Jeff was asked to cash in on his screen stardom by putting out a record. [36] He left the radio show Our Miss Brooks after five years "to get a rest," he said, "Although it didn't take long to do the show, it tied up all my Sundays."[37]. How would a lez like Jane Russell know anything intimate about Jeff? His real name was as well known as Archie Leach, Norma Jean Baker, Betty Perske and Bernie Schwartz. And let's face it, acting is the easiest way I know to make a buck. Esther Williams (Million Dollar Mermaid, The Unguarded Moment) and Jeff Chandler (Foxfire, Female on the Beach) set the screen ablaze in this romantic South Seas noir directed by Richard Wilson (Al Capone, Pay or Die! In the 1950 western Broken Arrow, Chandler appeared opposite James Stewart as Cochise. "Jeff Chandler Will Star in 'Holy Grail'", Hopper, Hedda. Jeff Chandler married Marjorie Hoshelle, an actress, in 1946. A third operation followed on May 27, in which he received an additional 20 pints of blood. Those who knew the actor say such posthumous Mommie Dearest stories are both unconscionable and immaterial. "ACTOR TO RELIVE INCIDENT OF WAR: Philip Carey Again Will Be Aboard Carrier 'Bombed' for 'Battle Stations'" by THOMAS M. PRYOR . 1941. Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; December 15, 1918 - June 17, . Anyone in the world with imagination and initiative can become a success. Chandler stated: I don't want to make pictures in other countries; I want to stay home. Jeff Chandler (Ira Grossel) was born on 15 December, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack, Producer. She is very frank and graphic about her sexual liaisons with Victor Mature, Fernando Lamas and Jeff Chandler and also tells some ribald stories of her encounters with Mickey Rooney, Gene Kelly, Johnny Weissmuller, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. And regardless who we think is believable, it's both curious and telling that literally no one else confirms her story. "It just opened a door for us to be together and rediscover each other. "[57], Chandler formed another production company, August, for which he made The Plunderers, a Western, distributed by Allied Artists. Jeff Chandler was recognizeable to everyone during his time. And, again, why would she need to say that to sell books? [42], Universal cast Chandler in an expensive remake of The Spoilers, then was given the lead in one of the studio's most prestigious films of the year, Away All Boats. And Everybody raved about Jeffs singing, but lets face it: He really didnt sing very well. [79], An investigation ensued into Chandler's death. "Betty Grable speaks from the grave.". "Jeff Chandler Among Movie Visitors Here", Tinee, Mae. "It's no Indian story," said Chandler, "let Cochise rest in peace. "Fame Has Its Fee For Jeff Chandler" by Richard L. Coe. If you disagree, produce a link or two. . She set regional and national records in her late teens on the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team. [29] On Peggy Lee's radio show, he had demonstrated a talent for singing, and he pursued this through the decade.[30]. Instead, she broke off the relationship the day after she discovered his habit. It's all there: the family friend who raped her when she was 13 and 14; her 1959 doctor-supervised LSD trip; second husband Ben Gage, an "alcoholic albatross" who blew $10 million of her money; third husband Fernando Lamas, a vain egotist who made her drop her career; a brief affair with Victor Mature; her scrapes with death while making her series of swimming musicals during her 15 years at MGM. "Jeff Chandler Heirs Settle for $233,358". Excerpts from her 1999 autobiography in major American magazines revealed that her one-time lover, actor Jeff Chandler, was obsessed about dressing in women's clothing. Esther Williams Official Pinterest Page. If you really think about it, says the former MGM contract player famed for her swimming roles, the one who was the victim was I. . None of it helped, and everybody raved about Jeff's singing, but let's face it: He really didn't sing very well. Esther's recollection of Joan is even crueler than her recollection of Jeff. Betty Grable never confirmed Dan Dailey's cross dressing after Dailey died, R44. Russell recalls being in Honolulu in 1960 for a fund-raiser when Williams sought her out and expressed misgivings about her relationship with Chandler. [53] A Motion Picture Exhibitor Poll listed him as the tenth-most popular male star in the US in 1957. Chandler married actress Marjorie Hoshelle (1918-1989) in 1946. by Anonymous: reply 26: January 29, 2012 4:00 PM: EXCEPT, R26, Esther never married Jeff. It's NOT about who remembers him TODAY, Moron. He worked for two years in stock companies, including a performance of The Trojan Horse opposite famous singers and actors Gordon MacRae and his wife Sheila MacRae, who became his good friends. $ Chandler married actress Marjorie Hoshelle (1918-1989) in 1946. [10], Chandler reprised his role as Cochise in another Western, The Battle at Apache Pass, for Universal. [8], Known for his careful attention to detail in making pictures, Chandler was often described as introverted. Even her attire is borderline naughty. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." Jeff Chandler is a member of Actor . Jeff Chandler was romantically linked with Esther Williams, who claimed in her 1999 autobiography Chandler was a cross dresser and she broke off the . "I loved the book and read it straight through," she says. Chandler had a MASSIVE monster cock that he used liberally. [quote]I just find it hard to believe so many people buy the story wholeheartedly, based on only one allegation, and that from an ex-lover who is reported to have had a troubled relationship with him. If I don't, I'm labeled the tightest guy in town. Rhonda Fleming, Maureen O'Hara, Kim Novak, Jane Russell, Esther Williams, and his Brooklyn friend Susan Hayward. Why has this not been mentioned? This thread makes me miss the Datalounge of 2012 . Esther Williams was NOT in "Silk Stockings" R65. In July 1952, Chandler signed a fresh contract with Universal that doubled his salary. Chandler married actress Marjorie Hoshelle in 1946. Esther Williams with Betty White and Ricardo Montalban. [10] Hollywood tended to cast him, though, in different nationalities. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Chandler has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1770 Vine Street. She revealed this in her 1999 autobiography. I read the book a long time ago and thought Esther Williams came across as a great old broad. But she had a special fondness for bisexual men, accounting for three . During Hollywood's heyday, big studios battled over the next box-office attraction. [quote]No. Outraged friends and colleagues are rallying to the defense of late '50s screen hunk Jeff Chandler to offset damage done to his reputation by Esther . [3] Universal refused to lend him, though, as he was now one of their biggest stars. When her second son, Kim, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash, Lamas wouldn't even drive Williams to the hospital. Yes you can, family members have sued over things like this. [58] Allied was so pleased with the film, they requested three more movies from August, but Chandler never got to make them.[57]. That's Gay 101 or are every one of your old film buffs straight? There's not going to be an Esther Williams autograph party on Saturday. "'Meet the World' Proves Impressive Stage Event", "Red Cross Saved Life of Baby, Mother Says: Complete Transfusion Soon After Birth Provided From Supply of Whole Blood", "STAR SHOW DAZZLES 30,000 AT COLISEUM: STAR PAGEANT", nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion, "Esther Williams Is All Wet, Say Friends of the Late Jeff Chandler", Jeff Chandler as Cochise in Broken Arrow (1951 radio version), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Chandler&oldid=1133493857, Led to Chandler signing a long-term contract with Universal, "Blond Mink", "Leopard's Spots", "Social Error", "Palm Beach Santa Claus" , "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" , This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 02:21. In 1984, Esther Williams mentioned in an interview for the Chicago Tribune that Chandler been a . [39] He was replaced in the role by George Nader. Williams is happily married today to Edward Bell, partner in her swimming pool and swimsuit businesses. He said he earned $250,000 in 1957 from his acting and singing, but had a lot of expenses, with his personal manager, business manager, and agent taking 25% of his income. "THEDA BARA MOVIE GOES TO COLUMBIA: De Sylva's 'The Great Vampire' Will Be Distributed by Studio 'Champion' Suit Ruling" by Thomas F. Brady. [56] In Ten Seconds to Hell and The Jayhawkers! He followed this by playing the role of Cochise in two sequels: The Battle at Apache Pass (1952) and Taza, Son of Cochise (1954). Our Miss Brooks transferred to television, but Chandler was not permitted to do TV under his contract; his part was taken by Robert Rockwell. Esther has a naughty side. He definitely had guts to open in Vegas". Then he made a funeral pyre of them and burned the pictures in my backyard. He lends his intelligence and personality to the role, but the greatest part of the performance belongs to the producer, who puts him in a certain type of part; the director, who tells him how to play it; and the cutter, who edits what's done. They dated for 9 months Marilyn Maxwell and Jeff Chandler had a relationship Connect any celebrity with Jeff Chandler to see how closely they are linked romantically! . Later, Jeff Chandler was in a relationship with Gloria De Haven. Jeff was a real sweetheart, but acting with him was like acting with a broomstick, - Maureen O'Hara on acting with Chandler in War Arrow (2004), Writer-director Delmer Daves was looking for an actor to play Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950) at 20th Century Fox. The couple had two daughters, Jamie Tucker (1947-2003) and Dana Grossel (1949-2002), before separating in 1954. . "He told me (about his cross-dressing), and (his prior wife) Marge knew. His wife complained that Chandler was . "[50][51] Chandler bought the rights to a novel, Lincoln McEever, but it was never made; Drango turned out to be Earlmar's sole production. He most likely was a cross dresser. Everyone knows, the three films every film buff must see are Citizen Kane, The Godfather, and Female on the Beach! "[67], Chandler was involved in a will dispute concerning his stepfather in 1960.[68]. site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, They separated in 1951,[60] again in 1954,[61] and filed for divorce in 1954. When you're a single parent and you need a roof over your children's heads, you manage it and arrange it however you can. WEHT Robert Rockwell? On May 27, he received yet another operation, where he received an additional 20 pints of blood. The couple had two daughters, Jamie Tucker (1947-2003) and Dana Grossel (1949-2002). He's almost totally forgotten. [quote]When Esther came out with the story, Jane insisted that it was untrue. I know plenty of film buffs who have never heard of him or seen his movies (most of which aren't very good). [10][12] It was the last film he made outside Universal for a number of years. No. r68, just because you remember him doesn't mean 99% of the population does, so why don't you check the facts before you stupidly label other people as dumb? Jane Russell commented, "I've never heard of such a thing. "Yes you can (libel the dead), family members have sued over things like this. In exchange for this, Chandler was to make two more films for Universal under his original contract with them, then enter into a new arrangement under which he would appear in two films a year over three years.[48]. Why would a woman who had faced down the powerful MGM mogul Louis B. Mayer and performed dangerous water stunts on skis, outriggers and 50-foot hydraulic lifts suddenly relinquish her will at midlife? Family & Personal Life Jeff Chandler married Marjorie Hoshelle, an actress, in 1946. "Foy, 'Breen Shape 'Tanks Are Coming' for Screen; Bushman Acts King Saul" Schallert, Edwin. Does Esther make appearances any more, wet or otherwise? [quote]He never made any comedies though he shows quite the flair for it in that What's My LIne? "I don't know why I got it," Chandler joked at the time, "maybe it's because I'm saving them money. I guess anything is possible, but it's very difficult to imagine him as a cross-dresser! "Jeff Chandler Is Dead; Blame Blood Poison: JEFF CHANDLER". [80][83] His ex-wife sued his estate for $80,000 for money owed under their divorce settlement.[84]. So I figured his two daughters knew, too. Hollywood stars reached into homes of people who never went out to a movie. [66] Their divorce was granted in June 1959, with Chandler giving his wife $100,000 and over $2,166 per month in alimony plus $500 per month in child support. Career And Professional Highlights Best Known For. Yes, Jeff Chandler deserves this star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 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