Happy birthday to one of my favorite performers. Born as Eunice Quedens on April 30, 1908, in Mill Valley, California, Eve was stagestruck from her youth. She went on to build an impressive career in theater, radio, film, and TV. Whether you know her from
Our Miss Brooks, her Oscar-nominated turn in
Mildred Pierce, or one of her other many credits, you aren't likely to forget this distinctive performer once you've encountered her. Though she left us in 1990, many of her best performances can still be enjoyed today.
Researching and writing a book about her professional accomplishments was a labor of love. I hope it encourages others to discover her, or check out some of her lesser-known credits. Some of my favorite Arden films include
Stage Door, The Voice of the Turtle, and
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs. And have you seen her feature film version of
Our Miss Brooks? Does it finally turn her into
Our Mrs. Boynton? Watch and see.
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