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(foreword):
Norma
Shearer reminds me of a very precious jewel in a glamorous setting of
fame.
Her
tapestry of life has been brilliantly shaded with exciting experiences,
dramatic episodes, and outstanding successes, both here and abroad.
She
was and still is the personification of femininity and charm-she possesses
a certain spiritual quality and a sweet sincerity in manner that have
entranced all who have been privileged to know her.
Our
paths crossed often, professionally and socially, during the luxurious
star-studded era of Hollywood, when stars were presented like royalty.
In all the years I knew Norma, I never heard her speak one word of
criticism of anyone.
Norma
was one of the few motion-picture stars who dressed with excellent taste
off screen as well as in her productions. She possessed a unique
chic and a certain scintillating quality that, coupled with her talent and
beauty, captivated her audiences throughout the world. Her exquisite
gowns and costumes for her glamorous roles were designed
by Adrian, the world-renowned MGM fashion designer and artist, whose
creations were works of art, and Norma Shearer knew how to wear them with
dignity and grace.
After
her marriage to Irving Thalberg, the genius, director-producer of MGM
Studios, Norma seemed to increase her fame and, through his direction and
inspiration, she further developed her many talents. As Angelo Patri
expressed it, "Behind each great achievement there is usually a
friend... who stirs the ashes of our spent dreams... to him all honor, all
love is due."
Norma
Shearer will always shine as a brilliant star in the Hall of Fame.
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