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Beverly Hills, Calif.- Jonas Schrift, 64, father of actress Shelly Winters, collapsed and died in his daughter's apartment last night. Police said the death apparently was from natural causes but an autopsy will be held.
- Culver City, California
- December 7, 1890
- Austria
Jun 23, 2021 · The Schrifts moved to New York in the late 1920s, as Jonas Schrift attempted to work his way up into the middle class. But when Shelley was nine, her father was jailed for arson, a conviction for which he was exonerated after spending a year in prison.
Actress: The Poseidon Adventure. Shelley Winters was born Shirley Schrift of very humble beginnings on August 18, 1920 (some sources list 1922) in East St. Louis, Illinois. Her mother, Rose Winter, was born in Missouri, to Austrian Jewish parents, and her father, Jonas Schrift, was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.
- January 1, 1
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- January 1, 1
- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Beverly Hills, Calif.- Jonas Schrift, 64, father of actress Shelly Winters, collapsed and died in his daughter's apartment last night. Police said the death apparently was from natural causes but an autopsy will be held.
- Male
- August 16, 1955
- Rose (Winter) Schrift
Oct 2, 2019 · Wendy Winkelman, Shelley Winters. The opening of this episode features a charming scene where Shelley sings the spiritual Poor Wayfaring Stranger to her daughter played by Wendy Winkelman. She has a lovely, controlled voice and a sincere interpretation of the lyrics. I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger.
Actress: The Poseidon Adventure. Shelley Winters was born Shirley Schrift of very humble beginnings on August 18, 1920 (some sources list 1922) in East St. Louis, Illinois. Her mother, Rose Winter, was born in Missouri, to Austrian Jewish parents, and her father, Jonas Schrift, was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.
When we think about a death scene, we think of someone (probably the mentor) getting stabbed and dying in the hero’s arms. Then the hero proceeds to mourn and vows to take vengeance. But what if you tried a different kind of death scene?
