BARBARA RUSH was 90 on 4th January,2017.
I first remember seeing Barbara as Jane Wyman’s step-daughter in MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION and being impressed by her performance .
With Gregg Palmer. Magnificent Obsession
One of Barbara’s first films was PRINCE OF THIEVES, with John Derek.
Prince of Thieves
Possibly best known for IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE(1953), Barbara worked steadily in films and television from the 1950s to the 1990s. And was also a stage performer.
With Richard Carlson
Married to Jeffrey Hunter from 1950 to 1955, she worked at a Universal, Fox and Paramount and costarred twice with Rock Hudson in TAZA,SON OF COCHISE (1954) and CAPTAIN LIGHTFOOT (1955).
TAZA ,son of Cochise
CAPTAIN LIGHTFOOT
FLAMING FEATHER (1952) with Sterling Hayden.
With Sterling Hayden
Barbara played James Mason’s wife in the drama BIGGER THAN LIFE (1956).
Bigger Than Life
A rare title I have never seen is WORLD IN HIS CORNER (1956), in which Barbara costarred with Audie Murphy.
With Audie Murphy
Barbara costarred twice with FRANK SINATRA, in COME BLOW YOUR HORN (1963) and ROBIN AND THE SEVEN HOODS (1964) – in which she played ‘Marian’.
With Jeffrey Hunter
Barbara attended the 2012 TCM Festival.
With Robert Osborne
Vienna's Classic Hollywood
Good to see her hit that landmark. She has some marvelous roles in top films to her credit.
She had a long career in film,TV and the stage.
What a joy that she’s still with us. Many thanks for the post, Vienna!
You’re welcome!
Isn’t that lovely? As lovely as your tribute. We wish her well.
Indeed, our best wishes go to Barbara.