11. She has none of the admittedly raddled presence of a Liza Minnelli, nor does she generate the electricity of a great actress. 12. Some singers, especially the great singing actresses like Maria Callas, Teresa Stratas and Hildegard Behrens, have made vocal imperfections seem aspects of enhanced vocal character. 13. Still, the play has never left the international repertory, with great actresses repeatedly drawn to Nora like the proverbial moths to the flame. 14. To him, she was Joan of Arc in skirts, a great dramatic actress that he allowed in comedies only grudgingly. 15. What they could use on this tour is an escort, someone who might provide these great actresses with the more elegant forum they deserve. 16. And Swank is a great actress portraying an even greater one. 17. Before she established herself as a great actress, Bette Davis submitted to the occasional stunt. |