SEVENTH HEAVEN (Romance/Drama)
SUNRISE (Drama)
STREET ANGEL (Romance)
Janet Gaynor, who was just 22 years old, received
her Oscar for her performance in three silent films:
SEVENTH HEAVEN, SUNRISE, and STREET ANGEL. Please
note: For it's first year, the Academy gave its
Acting Awards on the basis of the actor's yearly
output, instead of for a single performance.
SEVENTH HEAVEN is one of the great movie romances
of all time. Janet was paired with Charles Farrell,
and they were to make 11 more films together, making
them one of the screen's most popular romantic teams.
SUNRISE is a drama about a husband who is plotting
to do away with his wife.
STREET ANGEL is a romantic soap opera set in Italy
with Charles Farrell. |
ABOUT JANET GAYNOR (1906 - 84)
Her real name was Laura Gainer.
During the twenties and thirties Janet Gaynor was immensely
popular in simple sentimental films, especially when
teamed with Charles Farrell.
Janet Gaynor was one of the few silent players who
were able to survive sound, and Gaynor remained a major
star for another decade.
In 1937, Janet Gaynor was nominated for her performance
in: A STAR IS BORN.
Janet Gaynor's other credits include:
SUNNY SIDE UP
HAPPY DAYS
DADDY LONG LEGS
STATE FAIR
THE FARMER TAKES A WIFE
THREE LOVES HAS NANCY
THE YOUNG IN HEART
BERNARDINE |
Janet Gaynor, Award Winner - MovieActors.com
