If we were to go back to 1943 and MGM film studios, Los Angeles, and if we were to go to the canteen and sit opposite the young Elizabeth Taylor with our lunch, we would find next to the child actress her mother Sara. According to director George Stevens (A Place in The Sun, Giant) we would find Sara speaking on behalf of her daughter; “Elizabeth says…Elizabeth thinks…” whilst Elizabeth sat in silence. Stevens said he felt like shouting at the woman, “Why don’t you let Elizabeth speak for herself?”
Icon no 9: Elizabeth Taylor
Icon no 9: Elizabeth Taylor
Icon no 9: Elizabeth Taylor
If we were to go back to 1943 and MGM film studios, Los Angeles, and if we were to go to the canteen and sit opposite the young Elizabeth Taylor with our lunch, we would find next to the child actress her mother Sara. According to director George Stevens (A Place in The Sun, Giant) we would find Sara speaking on behalf of her daughter; “Elizabeth says…Elizabeth thinks…” whilst Elizabeth sat in silence. Stevens said he felt like shouting at the woman, “Why don’t you let Elizabeth speak for herself?”