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Vignette- An Actors' Actor

His name does noy ring a bell But,good acting helped his film's sell- Good looks were never his.. Though always worth his hire, Winning an oscar,with Streetcar named Desire Tribute To Karl Malden (1912-2009) One of the best of Hollywood's supporting actors

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John Freeman

Date: 7/14/2009 1:29:00 PM

Karl Malden, was a favorite of mine, good write. Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/14/2009 9:37:00 AM

Yes remember him well. A great tribute you have written to him. Thank you for sharing Brian. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/13/2009 4:19:00 PM

Like your writing. I am not familiar with the name Karl Malden even might know him if saw him in a film. I have heard of the name Streetcar Named Desire. Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/13/2009 7:38:00 AM

He had such a presence on the screen...an amazing wealth of movies in his career, and watching him one would forget he was an actor. He seemed to bring the character to life. No...his looks did not get in the way of his talent and wonderful success...I was a fan of Karl Malden too. Great tribute!~ PS thank you so much for the honor of being among the winning poems..your contests are such fun to enter..I had such fun with this one!:)Thank you so much for sponsoring these challenges!! Love,Carrie

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/13/2009 5:51:00 AM

His name rings a bell me with me and I loved him as an actor dearly. I had no idea he was 97. Looks sometimes don't matter in Hollywood if you are that talented, and get a lucky break I guess. So glad to see a fine tribute for him. Stopping by to say thank you for the great honor of being placed in your contest! Once we finally get this house sold I will have a temporary break and be back here for a bit. Hope it is soon. Miss you and my soup buddies so much. Thank you Brian! Love, Shar

Sean Kelly

Date: 7/13/2009 3:00:00 AM

Good call , Brian . Also recall him on TV , as a detective in " Streets of San Francisco" , I think , but as I said before , my memory is not what it was .....