'Queen of Technicolor' Maureen O'Hara dies at 95
- 9 years ago
Maureen O'Hara, who died in her sleep Saturday at 95, was so striking on color film when it was just being introduced that the accomplished actress picked up the name "Queen of Technicolor."
O'Hara was one of the last living stars of Hollywood's golden age - and the less than golden studio system.
Lauren Bacall, Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn - they're all gone, and now the Technicolor queen joins them as they fade from the collective consciousness.
But before she does, consider the mark she left.
She made dozens of films, gave Che Guevara her seal of approval and became the first woman president of a scheduled commercial airline.
O'Hara was one of the last living stars of Hollywood's golden age - and the less than golden studio system.
Lauren Bacall, Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn - they're all gone, and now the Technicolor queen joins them as they fade from the collective consciousness.
But before she does, consider the mark she left.
She made dozens of films, gave Che Guevara her seal of approval and became the first woman president of a scheduled commercial airline.