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Runner-up Performers:
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Photoplay Gold Medal Awards for 1952
John Wayne in *‘Th© Quiet Man’’
Robert Taylor in “Ivanhoe”
James Stewart in ‘•‘Bend of the River”
Joan Crawford in Debbie Reynolds in
“Sudden Fear” “Singin’in the Rain”
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Elizabeth Taylor gave haunting loveliness to “Ivanhoe” and her portrayal in this superb production was fully worthy as a follow-up for Liz to last year’s success, “A Place in the Sun.” An actress who has literally grown up in pictures, Liz is yearly gaining stature as a performer worthy of note
Joan Crawford is used to winning honors, for she has, in addition to being an all-time favorite, won many awards and citations throughout her career as a motion-picture star. In 1952, Joan made the suspenseful thriller, “Sudden Fear,” a movie wherein she again proved her prowess as an actress
Debbie Reynolds is a newcomer to the lists of your most popular performers. It was Debbie’s zestful and exuberant portrayal in the musical, “Singin’ in the Rain,” which made her one of the top-ranking actresses. In measure of years she is a newcomer to films, but Debbie has shown her worth
Doris Day won the Photoplay Gold Medal last year for her performance in “Lullaby of Broadway,” and this year she has returned to the list of favorites for her warm and sincere portrayal in “I’ll See You in My Dreams.” A smash hit in song-and-dance roles, Doris also scores in movie drama
John Wayne is among top performers of 1952 for his very real contributions to “The Quiet Man,” one of the bestliked pictures of the year. At home in Westerns and in fastaction adventure movies, John brought a natural and down-toearth reality to his role of ex-prize fighter returned to Ireland
Roberf Taylor followed his triumph in the epic “Quo Vadis” with another excellent portrayal in the Technicolor spectacle, “Ivanhoe.” A long-time favorite. Bob has become known as a capable and adept actor as well as a romantic ideal. His name on a movie marquee is a quality guarantee
James Stewart portrayed a Western hero in the outdoor adventure film, “The Bend of the River,” and his own style of deliberate underplaying was a major reason for the great success of the picture, which landed on the list of the most popular films. He’s a repeat winner from past years, too
Stewart Granger came to America from England with his reputation solid as an actor, and he lived up to everyone’s expectations with his performance in “Scaramouche,” a movie in which he combined a devil-may-care gallantry with just the right touch of romance. He performs with wit and warmth
Stewart Granger in “Scaramouche”
Doris Day in “See You in My Dreams”