This page will contain news stories about Mary Martin, as they become available.Mary MartinMary Martin photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1949Mary Martin (December 1, 1913 - November 3, 1990) was an American star of (mainly stage) musicals. Amongst the roles originally created by her were those of Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria in The Sound of Music. In 1929, she married Ben Hagman. Their son is actor Larry Hagman, who once appeared with his mother in South Pacific, as a member of the chorus. They were divorced in 1936.
Married Richard Halliday 1940 Daughter Heller Halliday
Donaldson Award, NY Drama Critics Award: "One Touch of Venus"
Special Tony Award: "Annie Get Your Gun"
Tony Award, (later) Emmy Award: "Peter Pan"
Tony Award: "The Sound of Music"
Husband Richard Halliday dies, 1973 Autobiography: "My Heart Belongs," Morrow (1976)
Peabody Award: "Valentine"
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Kennedy Center Honors (1989). Tony Award: "The Sound of Music". Her contributions to Motion Pictures have been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1551 Vine St. Tony Award, (later) Emmy Award: "Peter Pan". Colleen Moore died from cancer in Paso Robles,California. Special Tony Award: "Annie Get Your Gun". Moore continued working on it, and contributing artifacts to it, until her death. Donaldson Award, NY Drama Critics Award: "One Touch of Venus". Moore's dollhouse has been housed as an exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois since the early 1950s, where, according to the museum it is seen by 1.5 million people each year. Daughter Heller Halliday. The interior of the The Colleen Moore Dollhouse is a classic example of the Art Deco Style, complete with miniature bear skin rugs and streamlined furniture and art. Married Richard Halliday 1940. In 1928, Moore, with the help of her father, constructed an 8-foot tall miniature "fairy castle" which toured the United States. They were divorced in 1936. She was recognized as an astute investor, and through her investments remained wealthy for the rest of her life. Their son is actor Larry Hagman, who once appeared with his mother in South Pacific, as a member of the chorus. At the height of her fame, Moore was earning $12,500 per week. In 1929, she married Ben Hagman. She was the author of two books, the autobiography Silent Star and How Women Can Make Money in the Stock Market, a subject she had proved herself well qualified to discuss. Amongst the roles originally created by her were those of Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria in The Sound of Music. She was a participant in the 1980 documentary series Hollywood providing her recollections of Hollywood's silent film era. Mary Martin (December 1, 1913 - November 3, 1990) was an American star of (mainly stage) musicals. In her later years she would frequently attend film festivals, and was a popular interview subject, always willing to discuss her Hollywood career. "In Performance at the White House, A Salute to Broadway" (1988) Television. In the 1960s she formed a television production company with King Vidor with whom she had worked in the 1920s. "Legends!" (1986) National Tour. None of these were successful, and Moore retired. "Irving Berlin's America" (1986) Television. She appeared in three films. "The Sound of American Music: Rodgers and Hammerstein" (1985) Television. In 1933, Moore, by then divorced, returned to work in Hollywood. "Over Easy" (1981-1983, PBS, Host) Television. Olympic Team, especially the Yachting team, during the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Games. "Beverly Sills Farewell" (1981) Television. She and her then-husband lived at that time in a lavish home in Bel Air, where they hosted parties for and were supporters of the U.S. "Standing Room Only: Showstoppers" (1980) Television. During this interim, Moore was briefly married to a prominent Los Angeles-based stockbroker, one of her four husbands. "Valentine" (1979) Television/Film. With the advent of talking pictures in 1929, Moore took a hiatus from acting. "Bing Crosby, His Life and Legend" (1978) Television. By the late 1920s she had progressed to more important roles in films such as So Big (1925) and was also well received in light comedies. "Do You Turn Sommersaults?" (1977) Broadway and Tour. As she continued to play similar characters in successful films such as Flirting With Love and The Perfect Flapper, Moore's bobbed hairstyle was widely copied throughout the world. "Together On Broadway" with Ethel Merman (1977). Moore and Louise Brooks were seen as the people who epitomized the young adult society of their day, and Moore's career grew over the next few years. "Jack Paar Special" (1972) Television. Moore's vivacious flapper caused a sensation and made her one of the most talked about actresses of her day. "Mary Martin at Eastertime" (1966) Television. Her first major success was the 1923 film Flaming Youth. "I Do! I Do!" (1966) Broadway, National Tour. She was named as a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1922 in recognition of her growing popularity. "Mary Martin, Hello Dolly 'Round the World" (1966) Television. Born Kathleen Morrison in Port Huron, Michigan, Moore made her first film appearance in 1918 and for the next few years appeared in small, supporting roles gradually attracting the attention of the public. "Hello Dolly" (1965) Tour, London. Colleen Moore (August 19, 1900 - January 25, 1988) was a film actress, and one of the most fashionable stars of the silent movie era. "Jennie" (1963) Broadway. "Bing Crosby Christmas Show" (1962) Television. "Peter Pan" (1960) Television. "Music with Mary Martin" (1959) Television. "Magic with Mary Martin" (1959) Television. "The Sound of Music" (1959) Maria. "Annie Get Your Gun" (1957) Television. "Peter Pan" (1956) Television. "Hallmark Hall of Fame, Born Yesterday" (1956) Television. "Ford Star Jubilee: Together With Music" (1955) Television. "Peter Pan" (1955) Television. "The Skin of Our Teeth" (1955) Broadway, Washington, DC, Paris. "Person to Person" (1954) Television. "General Foods 25th Anniversary Show" (1954) Television. "Peter Pan" (1954) Broadway. "Main Street to Broadway" (1953) Film. "Ford 50th Anniversary Show" (1953) Television. "Kind Sir" (1953) Broadway. "America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers" (1951) Television. "South Pacific" (1949) Nellie Forbush. "Annie Get Your Gun" (1947) National Tour. "Night and Day" (1946) Film. "Lute Song" (1946) Broadway. "Pacific 1860" (1946) London. "One Touch of Venus" (1943) Broadway and Tour. "True to Life" (1943) Film. "Happy Go Lucky" (1943) Film. "Star Spangled Rhythm" (1942) Film. "Birth of the Blues" (1941) Film. "New York Town" (1941) Film. "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" (1941) Film. "Love Thy Neighbor" (1940) Film. "Rhythm on the River" (1940) Film. "The Great Victor Herbert" (1939) Film. "Leave It To Me" (1938) Broadway. |