History Creator / JeanArthur

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Moving among various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean finally found a home at Creator/ColumbiaPictures. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around [[TheScrooge Scrooge]] Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions – and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied to writer and film historian Joseph McBride]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading lady. While she never won an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward, she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''.

Moving among various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean finally found a home at Creator/ColumbiaPictures. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around [[TheScrooge Scrooge]] Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied to writer and film historian Joseph McBride]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading lady. While she never won an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward, she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''.

Arthur retired when her contract with Columbia Pictures expired in 1944, her final film with the studio being ''The Impatient Years'' released that year. She reportedly ran through the studio's streets, shouting "I'm free, I'm free!" For the next several years, she turned down virtually all film offers, the two exceptions being Creator/BillyWilder's ''Film/AForeignAffair'' (1948), in which she played a congresswoman and rival of Creator/MarleneDietrich, and as a homesteader's wife in George Stevens's classic Western ''Film/{{Shane}}'' (1953), which turned out to be the biggest box-office hit of her career. The latter was her final film, and the only color film in which she appeared. After filming ''Shane'', she retired from the silver screen for good and went on Broadway; however, her insecurity would often get the best of her.

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Jean Arthur (born Gladys Georgianna Greene; October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American film actress who began her career in [[SilentMovie silent films]], but is best known for her comedic roles during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. She starred in many films; most famously as Creator/FrankCapra’s favorite wise-cracking, witty, down-to-earth women in ''Film/MrSmithGoesToWashington'' and ''Film/MrDeedsGoesToTown''.

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around [[TheScrooge Scrooge]] Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied to writer and film historian Joseph McBride]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady. While she never won an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward, she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''.

* CuteButCacophonic: Not exactly, but one of her chief assets was her squeaky, frog-like voice, which contrasted charmingly with her beauty.

After filming George Stevens' ''Film/{{Shane}}'', she retired from the silver screen and went on Broadway; however, her insecurity would often get the best of her.

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* ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier'' (1943) - A young woman takes in an old man during a housing shortage, and his antics cause havoc. Co-starring Creator/JoelMcCrea.
* ''Film/AForeignAffair'' (1948) - A congresswoman falls in love with a Captain, who turns out to be a cad. Also co-stars Creator/MarleneDietrich.
* ''Film/{{Shane}}'' (1953) - Co-starring Creator/AlanLadd

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around TheScrooge Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied to writer and film historian Joseph McBride]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady. While she never won an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward, she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''.

Jean Arthur (born Gladys Georgianna Greene; October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American film actress who began her career in [[SilentMovie silent films]], but is best known for her comedic roles during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. She starred in many films; most famously as Creator/FrankCapra’s favourite wise-cracking, witty down-to-earth women in ''Film/MrSmithGoesToWashington'' and ''Film/MrDeedsGoesToTown''.

After filming George Steven’s ''Film/{{Shane}}'', she retired from the silver screen and went on Broadway; however, her insecurity would often get the best of her.

Jean Arthur (born Gladys Georgianna Greene; October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American film actress who began her career in [[SilentMovie silent films]], but is best known for her comedic roles during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. She starred in many films; most famously as Creator/FrankCapra’s favourite wise-cracking, witty down-to-earth women in ''Film/MrSmithGoesToWashington'' and ''Film/MrDeedsGoesToTown''. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''.

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around TheScrooge Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied to writer and film historian Joseph McBride]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady.

Jean Arthur, born as Gladys Georgianna Greene (October 17, 1900 -- June 19, 1991) was an American film actress who began her career in [[SilentMovie silent films]], but is best known for her comedic roles during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood. She starred in many films; most famously as Creator/FrankCapra’s favourite wise-cracking, witty down-to-earth women in ''Film/MrSmithGoesToWashington'' and ''Film/MrDeedsGoesToTown''. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''.

* ''Film/TheWholeTownsTalking'' (1935) - Creator/EdwardGRobinson plays dual roles as a gangster, and the innocent clerk who looks like him. This film is considered Jean's BreakoutRole.

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around TheScrooge Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied to writer and film historian Joseph McBride much later]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady.

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around TheScrooge Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ she implied in a conversation with writer and film historian Joseph McBride much later]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady.

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around TheScrooge Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions--and, [[https://www.danspapers.com/2017/12/danny-peary-two-cheers-for-hollywood-joseph-mcbride/ as she told writer and film historian Joseph McBride much later]], included her among the list of actresses he would routinely sexually harass. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady.

Moving from various studios (Fox, Paramount) in the twenties and early thirties, Jean found a home at [[Creator/ColumbiaPictures Columbia Studios]]. Unfortunately, Columbia was headed by the notorious penny-pincher and all-around TheScrooge Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Arthur with lousy roles and needless suspensions. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as ''the'' comedic leading-lady.