Nancy Davis Reagan

Nancy Davis Reagan

Nascimento : 1921-07-06, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Morte : 2016-03-06

História

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins; July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016) was an American film actress and the wife of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. She served as the First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Davis' film career began with small supporting roles in two films that were released in 1949, The Doctor and the Girl with Glenn Ford and East Side, West Side starring Barbara Stanwyck. She played a child psychiatrist in the film noir Shadow on the Wall (1950) with Ann Sothern and Zachary Scott; her performance was called "beautiful and convincing" by New York Times critic A. H. Weiler. She co-starred in 1950's The Next Voice You Hear..., playing a pregnant housewife who hears the voice of God from her radio. Influential reviewer Bosley Crowther of The New York Times wrote that "Nancy Davis [is] delightful as [a] gentle, plain, and understanding wife." In 1951, Davis appeared in Night into Morning, her favorite screen role, a study of bereavement starring Ray Milland. Crowther said that Davis "does nicely as the fiancée who is widowed herself and knows the loneliness of grief," while another noted critic, The Washington Post's Richard L. Coe, said Davis "is splendid as the understanding widow." MGM released Davis from her contract in 1952; she sought a broader range of parts, but also married Reagan, keeping her professional name as Davis, and had her first child that year. She soon starred in the science fiction film Donovan's Brain (1953); Crowther said that Davis, playing the role of a possessed scientist's "sadly baffled wife," "walked through it all in stark confusion" in an "utterly silly" film. In her next-to-last movie, Hellcats of the Navy (1957), she played nurse Lieutenant Helen Blair, and appeared in a film for the only time with her husband, playing what one critic called "a housewife who came along for the ride." Another reviewer, however, stated that Davis plays her part satisfactorily, and "does well with what she has to work with." Author Garry Wills has said that Davis was generally underrated as an actress because her constrained part in Hellcats was her most widely seen performance. In addition, Davis downplayed her Hollywood goals: promotional material from MGM in 1949 said that her "greatest ambition" was to have a "successful happy marriage"; decades later, in 1975, she would say, "I was never really a career woman but [became one] only because I hadn't found the man I wanted to marry. I couldn't sit around and do nothing, so I became an actress." Ronald Reagan biographer Lou Cannon nevertheless characterized her as a "reliable" and "solid" performer who held her own in performances with better-known actors. After her final film, Crash Landing (1958), Davis appeared for a brief time as a guest star in television dramas, such as the Zane Grey Theatre episode "The Long Shadow" (1961), where she played opposite Ronald Reagan, as well as Wagon Train and The Tall Man, until she retired as an actress in 1962.

Perfil

Nancy Davis Reagan
Nancy Davis Reagan
Nancy Davis Reagan

Filmes

Air Force One: A Nova Fortaleza Voadora
Self (archive footage)
Veja a criação do novo avião presidencial dos Estados Unidos e entenda como ele foi transformado em um centro de comando ultrassecreto.
Crack: Cocaína, Corrupção e Conspiração
Self
Uma droga barata e poderosa surge durante uma recessão, causando pânico moral alimentado pelo racismo. Explore a complexa história do crack nos anos 1980.
Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Explore a vida e obra de Frank Zappa, com a permissão da família e acesso aos arquivos pessoais.
Um Outro Olhar
Self (archive footage)
Inspirado no best-seller do New York Times # 1, o filme The Way I See It, de Dawn Porter, mostra um olhar sem precedentes nos bastidores de dois dos presidentes mais icônicos da história americana, Barack Obama e Ronald Reagan, visto pelos olhos do renomado fotógrafo Pete Souza. Como fotógrafo oficial da Casa Branca, Souza foi uma testemunha ocular da responsabilidade única e tremenda de ser a pessoa mais poderosa da Terra. O filme revela como Souza se transforma de um fotojornalista respeitado em um comentarista ácido sobre os problemas que enfrentamos como país e como povo.
Bully. Covarde. Vítima. A História de Roy Cohn
Self (archive footage)
Conheça a história de Roy Cohn, o advogado que ajudou a mandar seus avós, Julius e Ethel Rosenberg, para a cadeira elétrica.
Roe x Wade: Direitos das Mulheres nos EUA
Self (archive footage)
Um olhar histórico sobre uma das questões mais importantes e controversas de nossa época: o aborto. Defensores e opositores da legalização da prática nos Estados Unidos explicam suas razões e argumentos para estarem do lado que escolheram. Ao longo das décadas, o debate foi tomando cada vez mais corpo até chegar no ponto considerado por muitos como o mais decisivo da história.
The Road to Mass Incarceration
Self
This video, The Road to Mass Incarceration, by Greenhouse Media summarizes criminal justice policy decisions dating back to the 1960s. Although the effects often took decades to manifest, each of these policy shifts increased the rate of incarceration in the U.S. The video ends with many of the architects of these changes, Democrats and Republicans alike, admitting the failure of these policies and suggesting that it is time for real change.
Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web
Herself (archive footage)
Documentary looking at the black market website known as the Silk Road, which emerged on the darknet in 2011. This 'Amazon of illegal drugs' was the brainchild of a mysterious, libertarian intellectual operating under the avatar The Dread Pirate Roberts. Promising its users complete anonymity and total freedom from government regulation or scrutiny, Silk Road became a million-dollar digital drugs cartel.
Feito na América
Herself (archive footage)
Durante a década de 1980, Barry Seal, um piloto oportunista da Trans World Airlines, é inesperadamente recrutado pela CIA para realizar uma das maiores operações secretas da história dos Estados Unidos.
Get Me Roger Stone
Self (archive footage)
From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of his time election strategist, this is his story.
The Reagan Show
Self (archive footage)
Comprised entirely of archival footage taken during those pre-reality-television years, The Reagan Show looks at how Ronald Reagan redefined the look and feel of what it means to be the POTUS.
A 13ª Emenda
Self (archive footage)
Estudiosos, ativistas e políticos analisam a correlação entre a criminalização da população negra dos EUA e o boom do sistema carcerário do país.
How to Win the US Presidency
Self (archive footage)
This whimsical look at rough-and-tumble American politics examines the influence of money, religion and even ancient Rome on presidential campaigns.
The Making of Trump
Self (archive footage)
As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.
O Mensageiro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gary é um jornalista que acidentalmente descobre documentos confidenciais envolvendo o governo dos Estados Unidos e a guerra contra as drogas. Conforme investiga o caso, percebe que os próprios políticos estão profundamente envolvidos e, com isso, passa a ser pressionado a abandonar a história.
The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Self (archive footage)
An analysis of what the role of the Chief of Staff is in his position at the service of the President of the United States of America and how it has been in the past: a in-depth look, through the corridors of White House, at the internal affairs of nine presidential administrations.
Nosso Nixon
Self
Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides - and convicted Watergate conspirators - offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency.
The House I Live In
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Based on the story of Americas enigmatic career of one of the revered architects of the modern world - icon, screen star, and two-term president, Ronald Reagan.
Origem Secreta: A História da DC Comics
Self (archive footage)
Documentário trata da história da criação da DC Comics. A idéia dos primeiros super-herois, Super Man, Bat Man, Lanterna Verde, Mulher Maravilha, Sand Man, Aquaman, The Flash. As eras de ouro, prata e bronze. E a reinvenção dos quadrinhos após a segunda-guerra mundial. A cronologia do documentário merece atenção.
Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
Herself/archival footage
Part of a series of portraits of past first ladies, this PBS documentary explores the political and personal lives of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who moved from Hollywood to the California governor's mansion -- and eventually the White House. While playing a behind-the-scenes but integral role in the president's policies, she also launched a campaign to "Just Say No" and later cared for her ailing husband as he suffered from Alzheimer's.
All the Presidents' Wives
Self
A look at the women who has served as First Ladies of the United States.
La Coupe Stanley à Montréal en 1993
Self (Archive footage)
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Herself
Stand-up Reagan
Self (archive footage)
From his very first day in office Ronald Reagan endeared himself to millions of Americans with his affable, fun-loving personality. Now, for the first time, his most humorous tales and most amusing anecdotes are combined on one delightfully entertaining DVD.
Family Fundamentals
Self - First Lady (archive footage)
With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.
Reagan
Herself
In 1988, after two terms in office, Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the twentieth century -- and one of the most controversial. A failed actor, Reagan became a passionate ideologue who preached a simple gospel of lower taxes, less government, and anti-communism.
Inside the White House
Self (archive footage)
Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and unprecedented access to its hallowed halls, this program from National Geographic takes viewers on an in-depth tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue -- the White House. Interviews with presidents and first ladies offer a revealing look at what goes into running that famous household, and White House employees give viewers a taste of the preparations involved in hosting a state dinner.
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Documentary portrait of Andy Warhol.
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
(archive footage)
This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed commentary delivered on camera by Kathleen Turner. Turner walks us through Loy's career as a dancer and an actress miscast as an exotic. She comes into her own as a grown-up women: shrewd, funny, decorous, and sexy - in "Manhattan Melodrama" and "The Thin Man." Her volunteer work during World War II, later stage work, and progressive politics come in for admiration as well. It's her style - seen best in her roles as a wife of charm and independence - that's captured and celebrated here.
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Self
Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
The Flintstone Kids'
Herself
A animated special that shows the young Flintstones trying to raise money so they can go to a concert. The story takes a turn when some older kids try to push drugs onto them.
Tyranny of the Status Quo: Politicians
Self (Archival Footage)
The final part of the 'Tyranny of the Status Quo' series features Dr. Friedman discussing politicians with a panel of students.
Tyranny of the Status Quo: Bureaucrats
Self (Archival Footage)
Milton sits with a panel of students to discuss the always exciting topic of bureaucrats!
Tyranny of the Status Quo: Beneficiaries
Self (Archival Footage)
'Beneficiaries' is the first part of the 'Tyranny of the Status Quo' series, featuring Dr. Friedman discussing topics with a select group of college students.
The Chemical People
A two-part program examining the scope of drug and alcohol abuse among schoolchildren. Viewers learn how to spot which children are taking drugs and where to send them for rehabilitation.
The Killing of America
Self (archive footage)
A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much-much more.
Crash Landing
Helen Williams
Airplane passengers prepare for a crash landing in the ocean.
Demônios Submarinos
Nurse Lt. Helen Blair
Future "first couple" Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis made their only joint film appearance in Hellcats of the Navy. Ronnie plays Casey Abbott, commander of a WW2 submarine, while Nancy portrays navy nurse Helen Blair, Abbott's off-and-on girlfriend. During a delicate mission in which his sub is ordered to retrieve a revolutionary new Japanese mine, Abbott is forced to leave frogman Wes Barton (Harry Lauter) behind to save the rest of his crew. But Abbott's second-in-command Don Landon (Eduard Franz) is convincing that Abbott's sacrifice of Barton was due to the fact that the dead man had been amorously pursuing Helen.
The Dark Wave
A young girl, played by Pamela Beaird, normal in every way is affected with severe epilepsy. What happens, in regard to her parents and school friends and their reactions, is shown. In addition, an explanation of the affliction and a demonstration of the treatment involved, both physically and psychologically, are detailed.
O Cérebro Maligno
Janice Cory
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
Shadow in the Sky
Betty Hopke (as Nancy Davis)
Burt, a Marine suffering from Battle Fatigue, is deathly afraid of rain and confined to an asylum, but showing improvement. He wants to live with his sister's family, but they have young children.
Talk About a Stranger
Marge Fontaine
Small-town gossips rage over the arrival of a mysterious stranger.
No Palco da Vida
Miss Coleman
Comprised of eight unrelated episodes of inconsistent quality, this anthology piece of American propaganda features some of MGM Studios' best directors, screenwriters and actors; it is narrated by Louis Calhern. Stories are framed by the lecture of a university professor. In one tale a Boston resident becomes angry when the census forgets to record her presence. Another sketch chronicles the achievements of African Americans while still another pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Texas.
Night Into Morning
Mrs. Katherine Mead
Berkeley university professor adjusts (using alcohol) to tragic fire deaths of wife & son.
The Next Voice You Hear...
Mary Smith
The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) is a drama film in which a voice claiming to be that of God preempts all radio programs for days all over the world. It stars James Whitmore and Nancy Davis as Joe and Mary Smith, a typical American couple. It was based on a short story of the same name by George Sumner Albee.
O Segredo da Boneca
Dr. Caroline Canford
Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.
Mundos Opostos
Helen Lee
O casal Jessie (Barbara Stanwyck) e Brandon (James Mason) vive confortavelmente em um dos bairros mais luxuosos de Manhattan. No entanto, a vida amorosa não vai bem. Tudo piora com a volta de Isabel Lorrison (Ava Gardner), que já fora amante de Brandon no passado.
The Doctor and the Girl
Mariette Corday
Dr. Michael Corday, a recent graduate of the Harvard Medical School, is the son of Dr. John Corday, an eminent New York City surgeon who has a tendency to continue to direct the lives of his grown children. The daughter, Fabienne, runs away from home, and Michael, after first following his father's advice of being callous to the point of cruelty toward patients, changes when he falls in love with a patient, marries her and sets up his practice on the lower East Side in New York.