Katy Jurado

When writing about a Mexican actress in the 1950's, one has to think first of Katy Jurado.  She reigned as the top Latina of the decade.  Linda Cristal, who came along in the mid-50's, while more beautiful than Jurado, never achieved her fame.  Equally beautiful Dolores Del Rio was from an earlier era.  Jurado ruled Hollywood during her time.

Good 50's Films: Designing Woman

1957 Romantic Comedy
From MGM
Directed by Vincente Minnelli

Starring
Gregory Peck
Lauren Bacall
Dolores Gray
Sam Levene
Chuck Connors
Mickey Shaughnessy
Tom Helmore
Jack Cole

The Sad Life of Nick Adams

We have written many a post on how actors came to the profession, how they conquered Mount Hollywood.  Some took classes, honing their skills in the hope someone would notice.  Some came from Broadway or television.  Some were plucked out of obscurity.  Some never had much of a desire for such a glamorous existence and some of those made it big and some didn't.  In the 1950's there was Nick Adams and he probably wanted to hit the big time more than anyone we have heard of.