History Creator / JeanArthur

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. Her last days were spent in her home in Camel, California. She died at the ripe age of 90.

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, and so she mostly spent her time in her California home. She died at the ripe age of 90.

[[caption-width-right:350:Jean in 1940]]

* ''Film/MrDeedsGoesToTown'' co-starringwith Creator/GaryCooper

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, [[TheScrooge Harry Cohn]], who repeatedly angered Jean with lousy roles, and needless suspensions. 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, [[TheScrooge Harry Cohn]], who repeatedly angered Jean with lousy roles, and needless suspensions. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as “’’the’’ comedic leading-lady’’.

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

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, and so she mostly spent her time in her California home until her death at the age of 90.

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

* ThoseTwoActors: With Creator/JimmyStewart, Joel McCrea, and Creator/CaryGrant.

* SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan’’: Most of her roles are women finding honest, good guys.

* ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''co-starring with Joel [=McCrea=]

* ''Film/MrSmithGoesToWashington''co-starring with Creator/JimmyStewart

Jean was considered a recluse, and rarely did interviews. She was naturally shy, and never found the appeal of Hollywood fame. Asked if she would like to have an interview, Jean replied, "Quite frankly, I'd rather have my throat slit." She also suffered from immense stage fright, making her seem aloof or cold; however, her screen presence said the opposite: warm, outgoing, and inviting.

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, Harry Cohn, who repeatedly angered Jean with lousy roles, and needless suspensions. But during this time, she made her best films, and claimed the throne as “’’the’’ comedic leading-lady’’.

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

* ''Film/MrDeedGoesToTown'' co-starringwith Creator/GaryCooper

* WomenAreWiser: In films like ‘’Film/MrSmithGoesToWashington’’ and ‘’Film/MrDeedsGoesToTown’’, she plays woman-of-the-world types, trying to teach these oafish men how the real world works.

* ''Film/EasyLiving'' co-starring with RayMilland
* ''Film/TheMoreTheMerrier''co-starring with JoelMcCrea

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

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