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Divas
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Laura
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"She is the epitomy of a diva: beautiful, intelligent, a voice like an
angel. They called her the 'Iron Butterfly'. She should be in the siren
category as well as actress category. She influenced at least 4 generations
to appreciate opera with her films. How much better does it get?"
Claire
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"She had an etheral beauty, the voice of an angel, the most beautiful
smile and the most expressive eyes ever on the big screen. She is my
favorite--we will never see the likes of Jeanette MacDonald again."
Sandy
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"No one has ever surpassed her talent and fame as an operetta diva in
film. She and Nelson Eddy were a team which has never been matched."
Lee
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Jeanette MacDonald was the biggest singing movie in the world in 1938.
Jeanette was a beautiful person inside and out and her fans were very
important to her. Jeanette was top of the top. Jeanette also did alot for
humanity. There are no stars today like Jeanette MacDonald." Myrna
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Perfect!" Catharine
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Outstanding talent, poise and beauty." Richard
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"... because of her great beauty, artistry and charm! Jeanette
MacDonald... aaahhhh... such glorious sounds! Such irredescent beauty.. .a
voice filled with such life, depth and purity that brings (always) the biggest
lump in my throat... she is the timeless reminder... as is the great Nelson
Eddy that the eternal Spirit of love and beyond is all there is!" Bernadette
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"She was the first crossover artist in music allowing the movie going
public some introduction to opera. Also, her voice was lilting and sweet Miss
MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were truly one of the first pairs of super stars." Paul
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Her beauty and talent are legendary. Anyone who has ever seen or heard
her surely knows they are in the presence of a once in a lifetime star. She
can do it all - sing, dance, act in drama and comedy and she is ageless." James
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"She has the voice and face of an angel and is my very favorite actress
of all time." Melissa
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Jeanette's voice is about the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and
she is truly a unique and deserving diva." Eleanor
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Mistress of the melting glance." Yvonne
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"She is classic, funny, sweet and real! Jeanette is a classic talented
and unique actress and pleasant singer as well." Darryl
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Her acting, voice and beauty. A vibrant performer." Ollie
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"... because I loved her looks and voice ever since I can remember.
And because she and Nelson Eddy were by far the best singers in my time and
always will be. They will never be replaced by anyone in my lifetime." Mike
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Greatest singer!" Sean
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"From 1929 through 1948, Jeanette MacDonald's amazing voice, radiant
beauty, and graceful dignity brought about a sense of hope and escape to
audiences wearied by war and depression. As an American-trained soprano, she
gave the Europeans a true run for their money. She was best friends with many
political dignitaries and foreign heads of state. She raised record amounts of
money to support our troops during the War. Her recordings are
constantly being reissued. Her fan clubs remain active throughout the world.
Her voice will last forever." James
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Perfection of song dance, dance and acting skills in a single person.
Qualified, she is really Dr. Jeanette MacDonald, Utica College, NY, honorary." Fran
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"She had the greatest singing voice in movies. She was a gracious lady
and someone to look up to. She was a true professional. I have been a fan of
hers since I was around 10 years old." Kristie
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"She is so beautiful. I really love her voice. I really want a voice like
hers and I was to look like her. To bad she is gone." Janice
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"In her career, she strove to achieve her goals despite facing critics
and her own physical limitations. She choose how she wanted to be represented
to the public rather the remaining the sex kitten character studios initially
preferred. Finally and most importantly, her lovely voice resonates in my mind
for days after watching one of her films as I did yesterday. It was her
birthday and TCM ran a daylong tribute of her films. I am profoundly grateful
that the films survive to bring me joy." Ionia
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"She always portrayed good decent women. Nothing sleazy. Also, she
was beautiful and seemed to be the ideal woman." Ken
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"Her voice was incomparable. I think she got short changed--it is clearly
of operatic quality. She also was a good actress with Clark Gable in San
Francisco. Her actress talents and singing talents make her an immortal." Kayla
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"... because Jeanette defined class and sophistication, yet she was a
real person who respected others, and was someone who I wouldn't be ashamed to
look up to because of scandals and such." Natália
(Brazil) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"Jeanette's voice is really magnificent. Her performance in movies such
as "One Hour With You" is amazing." Sylvia
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"I love her voice and songs." Melvyn
(UK) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"Her voice will live forever as the most exhilarating and spine tingling,
effective tear jerker of all time." Michel
(Belgium) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"She has a beautiful voice. I really like her movies." Mireille
(Canada) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"... because she was so talented. Also her own woman. She has been
badmouthed over the years and I think she deserves a better treatment. I
discovered her when I was 12 when I saw "Naughty Marietta" and have
admired her and Nelson Eddy ever since." Carolyn
(Australia) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"She had the beauty, glamour, and style of a diva, plus a well-trained
voice, and the charm to put over any song. Plus the tragedy of her love affair
with Nelson Eddy. Together, they're immortal." K.F.
(Canada) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"Good actress, a beauty, wonderful singer, comedienne, inspirational." Vicki
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"Jeanette MacDonald represents everything good and pure in America. Her
acting was not acting but very natural and she had the voice of an angel." William
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"Charming, witty, sexy!" Jenny
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"Miss MacDonald had a great voice, she was beautiful and had a great
sense of humor. She has been my favorite star since I was about ten years
old." Phyllis
(USA) on
Jeanette MacDonald
"I've never seen or heard anyone who could sing and act so charmingly
while pulling off the campiest of roles. She's one of a kind.
They'll never be another like her." Renee
(USA) on Jeanette MacDonald
"The most gorgeous voice with great range and purity! She most clearly is
one of the most beautiful women on screen and a good actress with the right
co-star! Class personified. Her and Norma Shearer and Greta Garbo and Irene Dunne
are the epitome of taste, talent and glamour! Truly Jeanette is
the singing siren of the golden age of Hollywood!"
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