@mytoosense Possibly, a more likely reason is that her premiere role of Cathy in “Goodbye Mr. Chips” wasn’t until 1939. That led to her being more of a star of the 1940’s than the 1930’s.
Actually it was more common than you think. Here's some. Rita Hayworth electrolysis treatments to modify her hairline and achieve a higher forehead. Marilyn Monroe rhinoplasty , chin implant Dean Martin rhinoplasty Burt Lancaster multiple facelift Clark Gable ears pinned back Mary Pickford facelift was left unable to smile because she did it when she was too young. Frank Sinatra facelift and jowl surgery Joan Crawford facelift and breast augmentation Gloria Swanson rhinoplasty John Wayne neck lift, facelift and eyelid surgery
Myrna Loy was fantastic in Best Years of Our Lives. One of my favorite movies. She had style and grace plus in that movie she had personality. Not just a beautiful woman but an accomplished actress as well. Buried in Montana.
Why do people keep insisting that the stars of the 20s, 30s and 40s had natural beauty? Of course they were nice looking and some were drop dead beautiful, but they were all photographed by professional, artistic talent who understood lights and shadows and how they played on the plains of a face. Their makeup was professionally applied and they were dressed by the top designers. Some bleached their hair. Some even had plastic surgery. Don't get me wrong, these years were my favorite as far as movies go. I love watching them on the screen.
WHY would you put A CHILD in this list of GEORGEOUS actresses? That is creepy. As a child, she would be pretty or cute, but GEORGEOUS??? That is for a mature person. Would you tell your friend that his 8 year old daughter is georgeous??? Would you even say anything about their childs appearance??? Shirley Temple does not belong on this list. Some of these women are just on here for being who they are and who are more known in pop culture. There are many more you may not have heard of that are really georgeous. Bette Davis was a good actress but was she georgeous, not really. If she weren't Betty Davis, would you look twice if you saw her on the street? No, you wouldn't. Same can be said for most of these actresses.
Thrilling to see Jean Arthur so prominent - # 2 - on your list. She was gorgeous all over the place - her voice in and of itself, a great contribution to movie history.
Stanwyck is my favorite especially her early movies. She played some real 'dames.' Even a burlesque queen in "Ladies of Burlesque" (1943) (from a book written by Gypsy Rose Lee), but I agree that Hedy Lamar was one of the most beautiful women ever. But again, her major fame came in the 40s.
@@auapplemac2441 loved Stanwyck too. Just so many beauties it’s unbelievable. Yes Lamar was exquisite. I still watch all the old stuff just to see them all. Ooh, Irene Dunne, Life With Father, my all time favorite movie. A young Elizabeth Taylor, I can’t think of the actors name who played “Father” I do know I love him, lol.
Oh yeah, Irene Dunne--my #1 pick. Her work in the pre-Code era is evocative--most notably, her depiction of Rae Schmidt in 1932's "Back Street". Heartbreakingingly beautiful. Miss Dunne was nominated five times for the Best Actress Oscar, but no wins. Not even an honorary Oscar. Such a shame.
Ummmm, "most gorgeous" and no mention of Vivien Leigh, best Academy Award actress for "Gone With The Wind," and "Streetcar Named Desire," noted for her stage and screen talent as well as the most lauded movie of all time? Methinks you need to reconsider?
Who makes up these lists? im mean Clara Bow no 1! Shirley Temple !! Mary Astor 25th (with those eyes come on Myrna Loy shou;d be top ten and havent you guys hears of Heddy Lamar?
Bette Davis brilliant actress but never thought her beauty was in the same league as most of the top 25 here, we all have different views so i always put Greta Garbo as number 1 i remember Joan Crawford and Orsen Welles said no one could match Garbo,s beauty , fast forward to 2023 what modern actress would make this list,,,,,,, none
@garychopping2184 I couldn't agree more, about Garbo. Her glorious facial features and the light her face flooded the screen with ... Incomparable, simply.
She was really more of a B actress than A-lister but Ann Sheridan was a beauty too! She was in movie "Angels with dirty faces" and other movies of the 1930's and 40's.Think you also forgot one of my favorites Hedy lamaar too! Good job with this list though.
