Barbara Stanwyck
Dangerous Dame Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck (16 July, 1907 - 20 January, 1990) enchanting American actress, rules the dim and dirty streets of film noir. The definitive Dangerous Dame, her steely look, obvious intelligence and natural toughness explodes off the screen, dwarfing all but the greatest acting talents. Obsessively private, Stanwyck was the highest paid woman in the United States in 1944, even beating out the great Bette Davis. Although her personal life was filled with grief and challenges, she rose to the ...

Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck - in the news again
The release of Robert Wagner's new autobiography brings Barbara Stanwyck back into the news. The internet and bookstores are buzzing with the story - Robert Wagner and his romantic relationship with Barbara Stanwyck, 23 years his senior and his co-star in the 1953 Titanic. I have to admit that when I heard this most recent story, I immediately thought of Barbara Stanwyck on television as Victoria Barkley in Big Valley. From 1965 to 1969, Big Valley held us captive in front of our television ...

Barbara Stanwyck, The Brooklyn Bruiser
Barbara Stanwyck was an American film and television actress, who was known and respected for her professionalism and ability to play a wide variety of roles. Although she is best known today for her starring roles on television in 'The Big Valley' and 'Dynasty', she made her name in a highly successful movie career extending over 5 decades and 93 films and in 1944 was reputed to be the highest paid woman in America. Barbara received four nominations for Academy Awards and received an honora...