Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1954)

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GOLD MEDAL ACTRESS POPULAR PERFORMERS Leslie Caron enchanted millions in “Lili” as a shy French waif “adopted^’ by a small-time carnival. Her performance blended a ballerina’s grace with a chiltTs awkward charm and finally a woman’s understanding. Jean Simmons surprised even her own admirers as she retraced the girlhood of Queen Elizabeth I in “Young Bess.” She gave the youthful princess not only royal authority but spirit and a deep pathos. Doris Day poured all of her irresistible gusto into her role of tomboy-turnedfeminine, Calamity Jane. Every number showed her rare talent for singing as if it were fust as natural an outlet for her as talking. Audrey Hepburn drew an outburst of acclaim with her first American film, “Roman Holiday.” As the runaway princess, she was the essence of romance, bewitching in feature and figure, gay and wistful. Marilyn Monroe in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “How to Marry a Millionaire” combined sex and saucy comedy to entertain both masculine and feminine movie-goers. I I I MEDAL AWARD WINNERS ceremony held in the famous Crystal Room of the Beverly Hills Hotel) all understand just how their names came to be singled out for this honor. For each year, in a survey of opinion, the stars, producers, directors and all who receive these Gold Medal Awards are chosen by you, the American movie-going public. These are the personalities and pictures that gave you the greatest entertainment. Photoplay hails your choice! 21