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Elaine Stewart
1929-
Updated 2/7/2008.
biography
Born Elsy Steinberg in New Jersey in 1929, beautiful starlet Elaine Stewart worked as an usherette, cashier and model before entering films in 1951. She signed with MGM in 1951; soon, the studio began using her in bit parts. She can be seen in Singin' in the Rain and Sky Full of Moon, but soon she moved into bigger roles in The Bad and the Beautiful (1952; with Lana Turner and Gilbert Roland and Brigadoon (1954; with Van Johnson and Gene Kelly).
Elaine Stewart modeling shots and magazine covers from the 1950s
When her contract with MGM lapsed in 1954, Stewart took a three-year hiatus from films, traveling extensively and exploring other career venues. However, she returned to acting with the release of the 1957 Universal-International film The Tattered Dress with Jeff Chandler. In the early 1960s, she made a couple of films in Italy, including The Seven Revenges (1961; with Ed Fury).
MGM publicity photos
the films of elaine stewart
Take the High Ground! (1953)
From MGM's comedyTake the High Ground!
The Adventures of Hajji Baba (1954)
From The Adventures of Hajji Baba
Brigadoon (1954)
With Van Johnson and Gene Kelly in the big-budget MGM muscial Brigadoon
The Tattered Dress (1957)
Stewart stars as a woman with a shady reputation in Universal's film noir release The Tattered Dress with Jeff Chandler
Most Dangerous Man Alive (1961)
With Ron Randell from the science fiction flick Most Dangerous Man Alive, released by Columbia
Gambit (1972-1976 TV Series)
Stewart in a 1972 promotional photo for the game show Gambit
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Stewart wrapped up her film career with the release of Peccati d'estate in 1962. Afterward, Stewart made a few guest appearances on such television series as Perry Mason and Burke's Law before walking away from acting. Following her divorce from actor Bill Carter in 1963, she married game show producer Merrill Heatter, who along with Bob Quigley produced the original Hollywood Squares from 1966 through 1980. Stewart later appeared on two of Heatter-Quigley's game shows, Gambit and High Rollers before her retirement in the mid 1970s.
Singin' In The Rain (Special Edition) [DVD](1952) DVD
Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in what is probably the most famous and best-loved of all screen musicals. Set in Hollywood at the end of the silent era, the film features such classic numbers as "Make 'Em Laugh," "Broadway Ballet," "You Were Meant for Me," and the title tune. Co-stars Cyd Charisse, Rita Moreno; co-directed by Kelly and Stanley Donen. 103 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary by Reynolds, O'Connor, Charisse, others; theatrical trailer; documentaries; outtake musical number; movie excerpts; photo gallery. Two-disc set.
The Bad And The Beautiful [DVD](1952) DVD
Kirk Douglas is a tyrannical, ruthless producer whose climb up the ladder is recalled by three associates: starlet Lana Turner, director Barry Sullivan, and writer Dick Powell. Vincente Minnelli's barbed look at the Golden Age of Hollywood also features Gloria Grahame, Walter Pidgeon, Gilbert Roland. 118 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English, French; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese; documentary.
Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Collection, Vol. 1 [DVD] DVD
In "My Friend Irma" (1949), their screen debut, would-be stage stars Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis befriend scatterbrained blonde Marie Wilson. "My Friend Irma Goes West" (1950) finds the trio hopping a train to California and getting mixed up in a zany kidnapping plot. Martin is a football star charged with toughening up meek and mild Lewis, in "That's My Boy" (1951). The boys are Navy men wreaking havoc on a submarine, in "Sailor Beware" (1952). It's "Geronimo!" for Dean and Jerry when they play entertainers touring Army bases who wind up as recruits for the paratroop squad, in "Jumping Jacks" (1952). Dean is an accordion-playing vaudevillian who goes solo without help from second banana Jerry, in "The Stooge" (1952). There's hi-jinx on the golf links, with Jerry as "The Caddy" (1953) who's trying to help duffer Dean win at Pebble Beach. Donna Reed co-stars and Dino sings "That's Amore." And, the guys are "Scared Stiff" (1953) in a haunted castle that's the setting for some spooky goings-on, not the least of which is Jerry's impersonation of Carmen Miranda! 13 1/4 hrs. total on four discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English.
Brigadoon [DVD](1954) DVD
New Yorkers Gene Kelly and Van Johnson stumble upon a magical Scottish village which comes alive every 100 years, where Kelly falls in love with enchantress Cyd Charisse and must decide to stay or return to his humdrum life. The classic Lerner and Loewe score includes "From This Day On," "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean," "The Heather on the Hill." 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; song outtakes; audio outtake; theatrical trailer.
Night Passage [DVD](1957) DVD
When Grant McLaine (James Stewart) is entrusted with taking the railroad's payroll to the end of the line, he must face off against his fearsome train-robbing brother, "the Utica Kid" (Audie Murphy). Forced to choose between duty and family, can Grant bring his unlawful sibling to justice? Thrilling western yarn co-stars Dan Duryea, Brandon De Wilde. 91 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Escort West [DVD](1958) DVD
Travelling west after the Civil War, ex-Confederate officer Victor Mature and his daughter meet up with two sisters who survived an Indian attack and journey with them to a cavalry outpost where one woman's fiance is stationed. When the camp comes under siege, Mature must deal with his attraction to the engaged woman as he prepares for the fight of his life. Elaine Stewart, Faith Domergue also star. 76 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.
filmography
Island Affair (1962) with Mark Damon
Most Dangerous Man Alive (1961) with Ron Randell, Debra Paget, Anthony Caruso, Gregg Palmer, and Morris Ankrum
The Seven Revenges (1961) with Ed Fury
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) with Ray Danton, Dyan Cannon, and Warren Oates
High Hell (1958) with John Derek
Escort West (1958) with Victor Mature and Faith Domergue
Night Passage (1957) with James Stewart, Audie Murphy, and Hugh Beaumont
The Tattered Dress (1957) with Jeff Chandler, Jeanne Crain, Jack Carson, and Gail Russell
The Adventures of Hajji Baba (1954) with John Derek and Amanda Blake
Brigadoon (1954) with Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, and Cyd Charisse
A Slight Case of Larceny (1953) with Mickey Rooney and Eddie Bracken
Take the High Ground! (1953) with Richard Widmark and Russ Tamblyn
Young Bess (1953) with Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, and Deborah Kerr
Code Two (1953) with Ralph Meeker, Sally Forrest, Jeff Richards, Robert Horton, and Chuck Connors
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) with Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Gilbert Roland, and Gloria Grahame
Desperate Search (1952) with Howard Keel and Jeff Richards
Everything I Have Is Yours (1952) with Marge and Gower Champion
Sky Full of Moon (1952) with Jan Sterling
You for Me (1952) with Peter Lawford
Singin' in the Rain (1952) with Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, and Jean Hagen
Sailor Beware (1951) with Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet, and Vince Edwards
TELEVISION SERIES
High Rollers, 1974-1980 TV game show. Stewart acted as hostess during the 1974-1975 season for the syndicated version of this game show
Gambit, 1972-1976 TV game show. Stewart served as the card dealer
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