Kim Novak
Jeanne Eagels
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Synopsis. In Kansas City, Missouri, in the late 1910s, Jeanne Eagels, a young waitress filled with dreams of stardom, enters a beauty contest at the local carnival. Although a traveling salesman had promised Jeanne first prize in exchange for sexual favors, carnival owner Sal Satori awards the prize to another contestant.
Under the watchful eye of impresario Sal Satori (Jeff Chandler), Eagels becomes a dancer -- a position that eventually brings her to New York City. With her heart set on filling a Broadway...
Jeanne Eagels. Actress: The Letter. Jeanne Eagels, one of the most intriguing stars of late silent films and the early talkies, was born Amelia Jean Eagles on June 26, 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Edward and Julia Sullivan Eagles. Young Jean was part of an impoverished family of eight, with three brothers and two sisters.
Jeanne Eagels. Summaries. The life of 1920s actress Jeanne Eagels. A largely fictionalized account of the career of actress Jeanne Eagels, whose fame was both on stage and on the screen in the 1910s and 1920s, is presented.
Now on Digital. Get It Now! Digital. itunes *Purchases not made on this site. JEANNE EAGELS. Drama. , Other. Kim Novak beautifully portrays Jeanne Eagels, the celebrated Broadway actress who in 1922 made her name playing Sadie Thompson in Somerset Maugham's "Rain." Jeff Chandler plays her lusty love interest.
DRAMA. Possessed with a relentless drive to succeed, actress Jeanne Eagels (Kim Novak) pesters producer Sal Satori (Jeff Chandler) for more substantial roles before her voice coach, Nellie Neilson (Agnes Moorehead), helps her land a spot in a Broadway chorus line that catapults her to stardom.
1957 • 108 minutes. 4.8 star. 6 reviews. 58% Tomatometer. Eligible. info. play_arrow Trailer. info Watch in a web browser or on supported devices Learn More. About this movie. arrow_forward. Kim...
