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 Jean Parker; Star of 'Sequoia,' 'Little Women'; 90 | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Jean Parker, the brunette star of "Sequoia," "Little Women," "The Ghost Goes West" and other hit films of the 1930s and '40s, has died.
Parker died Nov. 30 of complications from a stroke at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital, said her son, Robert Hanks.
Parker had her acting career launched by a lucky chain of circumstances, at least according to Hollywood legend.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20051216/news_1m16parker.html   (487 words)

  
 Biography for Jean Parker (I)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jean Parker was born Lois Mae Green in Deer Lodge, Montana August 11, 1915.
Jean was an accomplished gymnast and dancer, and was adopted by the Spickard family of Pasadena during her formative years when both her father and mother were unemployed during the Great Depression.
Jean made several important films in her career, including The Ghost Goes West (1935) with Robert Donat; Sequoia (1934), with Russell Hardie, shot in the Sequoia National Forest near Springville, CA; Little Women (1933), withJoan Bennett and Katharine Hepburn; Operator 13 (1934) with Marion Davies; and many other fine films.
www.imdb.com /name/nm0662335/bio   (934 words)

  
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When Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is called to London to rewrite the stage adaptation of her novel, she must prove her actress friend (Jean Marsh) innocent of killing a producer.
Parker, a visually impaired creator, producer and programme host of Disability Radio Worldwide, is quoted in an interview in Success and Ability (the Foundation's bi-monthly publication) as saying that her programmes, which discuss disability from a human rights perspective, get a surprisingly enthusiastic response from non-disabled persons too.
His son hanged himself, and as a result Jean was accussed of having strangled the youth to prevent him from adopting Roman Catholicism.
www.lycos.com /info/jean-parker.html?page=4   (353 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Jean Parker, star of 'Sequoia,' 'Little Women,' dies at 90
LOS ANGELES – Jean Parker, the lovely brunette star of "Sequoia," "Little Women," "The Ghost Goes West" and other hit films of the 1930s and '40s, has died.
Parker died Nov. 30 of complications from a stroke at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital, her son, Robert Hanks, told the Los Angeles Times on Friday.
A petite beauty from Butte, Mont., the 5-foot-3-inch Parker had her acting career launched by a lucky chain of circumstances, at least according to Hollywood legend.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20051210-0208-obit-parker.html   (555 words)

  
 FGA - Jean Parker
Jean Parker loved her work, and to this day, it still shows.
Jean was born Lois Stephanie Green of Polish French descent on August 11, 1916 in Butte, Montana (not Deer Lodge, Montana, which was a studio fabrication).
Jean made an amazing 10 films during the year, seven for MGM and three for other studios.
www.filmsofthegoldenage.com /foga/1997/summer97/jeanparker.shtml   (762 words)

  
 Playbill News: Jean Parker, Stage and Film Actress, Is Dead at 90
Jean Parker, who followed Judy Holliday into the role of Billie Dawn in the Broadway hit comedy Born Yesterday, died Nov. 30 in Los Angeles at the age of 90.
Parker was the third actress to play the dim-witted, but savvy Billie Dawn in Garson Kanin's multi-year-hit comedy, after Holliday and Jan Sterling.
Parker was born Louise Stephanie Zelinska in Deer Lodge, Montana.
www.playbill.com /news/article/96802.html   (664 words)

  
 Jean Parker (1915-2005)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Parker is perhaps best remembered as one of the four sisters in the 1933 version of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, directed by George Cukor.
Parker landed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, at the time the most prestigious and by far the most profitable of Hollywood studios.
In the 1970s, Parker coached young actors, but in later years she became a recluse, refusing to be interviewed or to discuss her film past.
www.altfg.com /actors/jean-parker.htm   (768 words)

  
 Our Daily Dead » Blog Archive » Jean Parker, Movie Actress, Is Dead at 90
Jean Parker, the lovely brunet actress who appeared in “Sequoia,”; “Little Women”; and other hit films of the 1930’s and 40’s, died here on Nov. 30.
Parker went into acting because of a lucky chain of circumstances, at least according to Hollywood legend.
Parker had won a prize for a poster that appeared, along with her photograph, in that year’s New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.
www.ourdailydead.com /jean-parker.htm   (415 words)

  
 Jean Parker - Biography - Moviefone
While still a junior high student, American actress Jean Parker was discovered by MGM when she posed for a poster contest.
Pretty and vivacious, Parker became the queen of the MGM B-pictures but never quite made it in the studio's top-drawer productions.
While never a big star in films, Parker did considerably better on stage, appearing in the west-coast productions of such hits as Dream Girl and Born Yesterday.
movies.aol.com /celebrity/jean-parker/55102/biography   (301 words)

  
 Jean Parker, 90, actress - Obituary - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jean Parker, the brunette star of "Sequoia," "Little Women" and "The Ghost Goes West," died Nov. 30 of complications from a stroke at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital, her son said.
Born Louise Stephanie Zelinska in Butte, Mont., the 5-foot-3-inch Miss Parker had her acting career launched by a lucky chain of circumstances, at least according to Hollywood legend.
Her most prestigious films were Frank Capra's "Lady for a Day" in 1933, Rene Clair's "The Ghost Goes West" with Robert Donat in 1935 and notably "Little Women" as Beth in 1933, opposite Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett and Francis Dee as the other sisters in the film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's literary classic.
www.washtimes.com /obituary/20051212-103114-4252r.htm   (531 words)

  
 Jean Parker: Tombstone Tributes
Born Lois Mae Green, Jean Parker died on November 30, 2005 of a stroke at the age of 90.
Parker was one of Western movies’ earliest stars.
After that Jean Parker went on to appear in 79 movies from 1932 through 1966.
www.wildestwesterns.com /no_8/jean_parker_tombstone_tribute.htm   (213 words)

  
 Jean Parker Shepherd - 1921 to 1999
Zwilling said "Jean was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, and hated the Yankees, but nonetheless was probably glued to the television this week".
In addition, his television programs included the widely syndicated "Jean Shepherd's America" PBS programs in the 1970's and were later continued on the PBS New Jersey Network as "Shepherd's Pie".
Born Jean Parker Shepherd on July 21, 1921, in Hammond, Indiana, he attended public schools, graduating from Hammond High School in 1939.
www.hammondindiana.com /shepherd_tribute.html   (525 words)

  
 Jean Shepherd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean Parker Shepherd (July 26, 1921 - October 16, 1999) was an American raconteur, radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep.
He was the writer and narrator for the show "Jean Shepherd's America", produced by Boston Public Television station WGBH in which he told his famous narratives, visited unusual locales, and interviewed local people of interest.
Jean Shepherd in Clinton, New Jersey, in 1972
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jean_Shepherd   (1860 words)

  
 Jean Parker Biography, Photos, News for Jean Parker | TVGuide.com
There are no blog posts for Jean Parker.
There are no group posts for Jean Parker.
There are no forum posts for Jean Parker.
www.tvguide.com /detail/celebrity.aspx?tvobjectid=156204   (51 words)

  
 Jean Parker - Moviefone
Jean Parker (I) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
Parker stayed active in film throughout the 1940s and managed her own airport in...
Jean Parker - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, Jean Parker Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
movies.aol.com /celebrity/jean-parker/55102/main   (90 words)

  
 91 Jean Parker
Jean is the wife of Bill Parker, chairman of District 3.
  Jean has belonged to the computer club for a year, and recently joined the photo SIG group.
Jean has been a member of the “Open Door” group of volunteers for many years, serving on their board as secretary, entertainment chairperson and photographer.
members.cox.net /duffyjane/lynx/bios/091.htm   (126 words)

  
 Disability Radio Worldwide with Jean Parker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Disability Radio Worldwide creator, producer and host, Jean Parker is a well-known disability rights activist with years of experience working in the movement.
Jean's list of program guests reads like a "Who's Who" of the disability community leadership around the globe.
Almost all of the guests on Disability Radio Worldwide are people with disabilities and experts in their field(s), discussing the full spectrum of issues related to advancing the human rights of people with disabilities around the world.
www.rfpi.org /disabilityradio   (2675 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Bluebeard: DVD: Edgar G. Ulmer,John Carradine,Jean Parker,Nils Asther,Ludwig Stössel,Patti McCarty,Emmett ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Whenever a girl fails to come up to Gaston's standards of perfection, she is summarily strangled and tossed into the streets.
Gaston's latest model is the gorgeous Lucille (Jean Parker), who once she learns her employer's horrible secret courageously vows to bring him to justice.
After meeting dressmaker Lucille (Jean Parker) and her friends, Morrell invites them to come and see his puppets.
www.amazon.ca /Bluebeard-Edgar-G-Ulmer/dp/B00003ETHF   (586 words)

  
 » Jean Parker (1915-2005) - Alternative Film Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Obit: Actress Jean Parker, 90, died following a stroke on Nov. 30.
Parker is perhaps best remembered as one of the four sisters in the 1933 version of Little Women, directed by George Cukor at RKO.
Among her other important films are Sequoia (1934) and The Gunfighter (1950), opposite Gregory Peck.
www.altfg.com /blog/archives/2005/12/11/jean-parker-1915-2005   (288 words)

  
 Jean Parker Current Month TV Schedule
Starring Jean Parker, Peter Cookson, Ralph Sanford, Tim Ryan, William Ruhl, Shelton Brooks.
Starring Jean Parker, Peter Cookson, Tim Ryan, Douglas Fowley, Veda Ann Borg, Edward Gargan.
Starring Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Paul Lukas, Frances Dee, Edna May Oliver, Jean Parker, Henry Stephenson, Spring Byington, Samuel S Hinds, John Lodge.
www.tv-now.com /stars/jeanpark.html   (233 words)

  
 KATV Channel 7 - Actress Jean Parker Dies at 90
KATV Channel 7 - Actress Jean Parker Dies at 90
Jean Parker, the lovely brunette star of "Sequoia,""Little Women,""The Ghost Goes West" and other hit films of the 1930s and '40s, has died.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
www.katv.com /news/stories/1205/284710.html   (660 words)

  
 JEAN PARKER E.S.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
A photo emailed from Antarctica by a physician who corresponded with Jean Parker School in 2001.
Another photo from Antarctica that physician emailed to Jean Parker School in 2001.
Every child can soar at Jean Parker School!
portal.sfusd.edu /template/index.cfm?page=es.parker.pictures   (106 words)

  
 JEAN PARKER E.S.
JEAN PARKER E.S. School Information > JEAN PARKER E.S. > home
Visitation Days: Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am Uniforms: Yes After-school program: Jean Parker tutorial program from 2:40-5:45 pm daily, please call the school for application.
An after school program and childcare is also offered through the SFUSD *Child Development Program.
portal.sfusd.edu /template/default.cfm?page=es.parker   (154 words)

  
 Kwan Henmi | Jean Parker Elementary School
Jean Parker Elementary School replaces an unreinforced masonry structure that was severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Designed to maximize the usable playground area on the restricted 0.6 acre Chinatown site, the school is centered around a fenced in, south-facing courtyard.
Two rooftop play terraces provide additional playground space.
www.kwanhenmi.com /portfolio/education/jean_parker.php   (121 words)

  
 Actress Jean Parker Dead At 90   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jean Parker, the lovely brunette star of "Sequoia," "Little Women," "The Ghost Goes West" and other hit films of the 1930s and '40s, has died.
Well they go in three's today, Gene McCarthy, Richard Pryor and Jean Parker.
I know it's not Jean but a pretty old timer none the less.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1537974/posts   (902 words)

  
 Jean Parker RIP - Circle Theater Forum - GardenWeb
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jean Parker, the lovely brunette star of "Sequoia," "Little Women," "The Ghost Goes West" and other hit films of the 1930s and '40s, died Nov. 30.
Parker died of complications from a stroke at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital, her son, Robert Hanks, told the Los Angeles Times on Friday.
Here is a link that might be useful: Jean Parker
glyphs.gardenweb.com /forums/load/circle/msg1217180832202.html   (267 words)

  
 Saint James Cathedral - Jean Parker Vail Sermon
Saint James Cathedral - Jean Parker Vail Sermon
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How wonderful to be assured as individuals of multiple parishes, inextricably linked to the Cathedral Church of St. James, that as our earliest antecedents were recognized by the Romans, so "They will know we are Christians by our love!" AMEN
www.saintjamescathedral.org /vailsermon.asp   (1399 words)

  
 Jean Parker Bio, News, Awards and Movie Credits - RopeofSilicon.com
Jean Parker Bio, News, Awards and Movie Credits - RopeofSilicon.com
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www.ropeofsilicon.com /profile.php?id=5086   (43 words)

  
 Jean Parker Art Gallery
The soft flexibility and luminous colors of pastel chalk enable me to 'act out' that fragile, liquid freedom."
Jean had great respect for the work of her friend, artist Kerwin Whitnah.
Someday I will be adding more pictures, and I plan to redo some of the scans.
www.volcano.net /~dcorner/gallery/index.html   (232 words)

  
 Ghost Goes West, The - Robert Donat, Jean Parker 1935
Ghost Goes West, The - Robert Donat, Jean Parker 1935
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The dashing and talented Robert Donat, possibly the best British actor of his day, brings his trademark elegance and wit to this humorous ghost story which begins in the misty Scottish Highlands and then moves across the Atlantic to America.
www.learmedia.ca /product_info.php/cPath/9/products_id/319   (263 words)

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