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Esther Williams and Jeff Chandler dated from 1957 to 1960 Jeff Chandler and Mamie Van Doren dated in 1954 Susan Hayward and Jeff Chandler had a relationship from 1954 to 1955 Julie Adams and Jeff Chandler dated from December, 1953 to January, 1954 Jeff Chandler and Eartha Kitt had an encounter in 1953 Mrta Torn and Jeff Chandler had a relationship from Apr 1951 to May 1951 Marjorie Hoshelle and Jeff Chandler were married for 7 years. Genealogy for Esther Jane Williams (1921 - 2013) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. The couple had two daughters, Jamie Tucker (1947-2003) and Dana Grossel (1949-2002). . Chandler . [quote]When Esther came out with the story, Jane insisted that it was untrue. Esther was raped by a family friend as a teenager. and refers to the pride he took in his genitalia ("He talked about his penis as if it were a dear and talented friend."). He also had to be written out of his radio shows Michael Shayne and Our Miss Brooks for several weeks.[12][18]. Jane Russell commented, "I've never heard of such a thing. Jeff Chandler - Biography . This thread makes me miss the Datalounge of 2012 . She said Lamas was too macho to accept her kids from a prior marriage, so they could never come over. "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'". [33] He also missed out on the lead in the remake of Magnificent Obsession, for which he had been mooted; the part was taken by Rock Hudson, who had supported Chandler in Iron Man. But it was more than sex that drew her in, she says. Secrets were guarded, bodies stayed buried and studios paid off police when actors got out of line. You seem pretty dumb yourself. . He never made any comedies though he shows quite the flair for it in that What's My LIne? Chandler married actress Marjorie Hoshelle, and the couple had two daughters, both born in the late 1940s. None of it helped, and everybody raved about Jeff's singing, but let's face it: He really didn't sing very well. by Anonymous: reply 26: January 29, 2012 4:00 PM: EXCEPT, R26, Esther never married Jeff. I'm not the person you're talking to, R89, but this paper published by DePaul says that in certain jurisdictions, an estate like Elvis's could sue on the grounds of libel being an infringement of their publicity rights. He enjoyed that kind of thing. 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. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn Silver-haired actor who portrayed Cochise in Broken Arrow. Because some stars, like Elvis and the Three Stooges have fame long after they died, and their relatives still cash in on it.". His other credits include Sword . At the very least they should be aware of Joan Crawford and "Female on the Beach". In a fitting tribute to Williams' love of spending time in water, she arranged to have her ashes tossed in the Pacific . He was a sweet guy, definitely all man.. [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. "VIDEO AND RADIO TO REACH HIGH POINT AT YULE: Programs Are Listed for Holiday" REMENIH, ANTON. Council Opens Campaign to Halt Cheaper Production Abroad by U. S. Studios". The couple had two daughters, Jamie Tucker and Dana Grosse. As with most of her remarks, Williams says this casually and without embarrassment, but with a slight grin that betrays her appreciation of a juicy anecdote. They all make up stories to sell books. [31][32] His first movie under this was a Western, The Great Sioux Uprising. His next role was that of an officer in World War II. He would never have been lost in a crowd, with that big, square, sculpted 20th century face and his prematurely grey wavy hair. Chandler played Cochise for the third time, a cameo in Taza, Son of Cochise, starring Hudson, who soon overtook Chandler as Universal's biggest male star. [64], In his 1958 divorce proceedings, Chandler was revealed to be paying his wife an allowance of $1,500 per month. The couple had two daughters, Jamie Tucker (1947-2003) and Dana Grossel (1949-2002), before separating in 1954. For other people named Jeff Chandler, see. He said, 'I don't want to think there was ever another man that touched you.' I think she took a cheap potshot. They separated in 1952 and she . He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950). This is the most DL thread ever. How dare they claim to be film buffs when they've not seen all three! Instead, he appeared in Yankee Pasha, and started singing in nightclubs. Every single movie star does. An executive is a guy who thinks things up and has other people execute them. Williams and Jeff Chandler sit together during the WAIF Imperial Ball at . [74], While working on Merrill's Marauders in the Philippines, on April 15, 1961, Chandler injured his back playing baseball with U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who served as extras in the film. But colleagues who worked with him closely said he had an easy, light-hearted approach on the set that helped ease some of the strain of production. It's NOT about who remembers him TODAY, Moron. In 1957, he tangled with Orson Welles corrupt rancher in the B-movie thriller Man in the Shadow.. [78] He was buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City. We live in a tabloid world., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, Want to solve climate change? He spoke his mind, recalls Hunt, and paid the consequences (he was suspended by Universal for turning down assignments). "You men all ask the question," Williams says. It pissed him off, perhaps making him think she was condescending to him. . Whether Jeff cross-dressed or not we'll never know since no one has come forward to corroborate Esther's story. Whereas, I've long been aware of Esther Williams (the swimming movie star!?! Gossip columnist Liz Smith scolded her in print for outing Chandler 38 years after his death and wrote, "You didn't have to do it, Esther. Shortly after his last film Merrill's Marauders (1962), Jeff died, at 42, from blood poisoning after an operation for a slipped disc. Esther Williams. Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, she joined Billy Rose's Aquacade, where she took on the role vacated by Eleanor Holm after the show's . The couple had met and fallen in love on the set of Raw Wind in Eden in 1956. Severe complications arose; an artery was damaged, and Chandler hemorrhaged. Yes, Jeff Chandler deserves this star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was nothing to him that Williams did all the housework and the cooking, then got up from the sofa when he ordered, "Get me a Coke. This was no joke. "Jeff Chandler Likely for Demetrius; 'Highest Mountain' New Purchase", Schallert, Edwin. Jeff Chandler was born in Brooklyn. Chandler was the first actor to portray Chad Remington in Frontier Town. Help us build our profile of Jeff Chandler! [43], In May, Chandler performed at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. Please click here to register for free. [quote]Betty Grable never confirmed Dan Dailey's cross dressing after Dailey died. Betty died in 1973, Dailey in 1978. ", At one point Williams had decided to leave the Chandler bit out of the book. Williams waves off the backlash to her book as naive. The so-called revelations about Chandlers fetish, she says, are common knowledge, dating to the 60s and a Chicago Tribune interview she gave to Gail Sheehy. This is a community where rumor is rife; theres never a shortage of fuel for the gossipers, says Corwin, who teaches at USC. Companion. Jane Russell whom I did adore when she was a young star via Howard Hughesbecame a right wing Religious bitch in later lifeno wonder she would deny the JC storiestoo left wingy! Please complete the process by verifying your email address. "[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. Know his, Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography Wikipedia Wiki . I'd quit work immediately if I had the money, and travel for a while. She said she just had to get away and think, but she certainly never mentioned anything like what she has in her book, Russell recalls. EXCEPT, R26, Esther never married Jeff. And let's face it, acting is the easiest way I know to make a buck. The Lady Takes a Flyer with Lana Turner and Raw Wind in Eden with Esther Williams. Corwin and others believe that Chandler is the latest victim of high-stakes celebrity publishing, in which each subsequent tell-all must tell more. Earlmar signed a six-picture deal with United Artists, under which Chandler was to appear in at least three of the films. They dicorced in 1944. American Actress Esther Williams was born Esther Jane . 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. Chandler, known for his rich baritone voice and prematurely gray hair, died in 1961 as the result of a botched operation for chronic back pain. "It's no Indian story," said Chandler, "let Cochise rest in peace. --Queen who has read nearly every book mentioned in this thread. Rose Marie wrote that Jeff Chandler was a great guy, but he was no singer. 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