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madamesilverspurs

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4. Years ago,

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Sun Sep 21, 2014, 02:38 PM

Sep 2014

on reading Wouk's Winds of War I thought, "If they ever make a movie of this story, the part of Rhoda Henry needs to be played by Polly Bergen." To my utter amazement, she came to be cast in that role, and it was pretty much the only casting the production got right.

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'Polly Bergen, versatile actress, singer dies at 84' [View all] shenmue Sep 2014 OP

Indeed. RIP, Ms. Bergen hlthe2b Sep 2014 #1

Stunning looker, and a classy lady. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2014 #2

I always thought she was a beautiful lady. May she RIP and condolences to her LoisB Sep 2014 #3

Years ago, madamesilverspurs Sep 2014 #4

I loved that TV film. It was so memorable and I loved Bergen...she was just excellent. CTyankee Sep 2014 #5

I always like Polly Bergen. valerief Sep 2014 #6