Another longtime obsession of mine; the incomparably lovely Ava Gardner, femme fatal extraordinaire! The gif above is a brief scene taken from the film noir classic “The Bribe” (1949).

Ava Gardner was, and still is, a genuine standout! Besides honed acting skills, she possessed a remarkable beauty which even today defies description. The term “goddess” is overused. However, in Ava’s case, I think the application is justified. I can only nod my head in reverence with eyes shut, and thank goodness for film! Because of it, we can still experience her. We can stare in wonder, and be overwhelmed by her anew. Even though she has long gone, because of film, I stand in awe, filled with gratitude that there is a vivid record of this stunning phenomenon!

Here’s a montage of several other films…