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ROBERT MITCHUM (Jeb Rand) and TERESA WRIGHT (Thorley "Thor" Callum) | PURSUED 1947

Judith Anderson

Pursued - 1947

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Robert Mitchum in 'Pursued' (1947) dir. Raoul Walsh

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robert mitchum in pursued, ‘47.

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In her youth Judith Anderson particularly enjoyed horse-riding (a 1927 Australian newspaper article noted that it was ‘one of [her] favorite pursuits’), and she was pictured looking very content in her riding gear. Judith’s skills were still apparent when, aged almost 50, she made the Western film noir Pursued (1947). They make her portrayal of resourceful Medora Callum even more believable.

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‘I call Jimmy Stewart and Robert Mitchum my sons, although I don’t see much of them. They have their lives and I have mine. I don’t have any children, but I feel that they are like my sons.’ - Judith Anderson interviewed c.1991

Interestingly, both actors had played Judith’s son: Stewart on Broadway in controversial 1934 play Divided By Three (pictures of which are thin on the ground, unfortunately) and Mitchum in 1947′s great film noir Western, Pursued.

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Top 5 favourite Judith Anderson films and why?

Oooh, now this is a tricky - but enjoyable - question to answer!

1. Rebecca (1940)

As Mrs Danvers, Judith radiates menace (just look at those eyes!). It’s an absolutely astonishing performance. Film acting doesn’t get better than this.

2. Pursued (1947)

Judith’s Medora Callum epitomises womanly strength and tenacity. It’s Medora, and not the film’s (male) protagonist, who confronts and overcomes the murderous villain.

3. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

Judith’s portrayal of Big Mama’s distress and devotion is utterly, utterly heartbreaking. It touches me more each time I watch the film.

4. Blood Money (1933)

As nightclub owner Ruby Darling, Judith strikes the perfect balance between grit and glamour, toughness and vulnerability. Pre-Code Hollywood missed a trick by failing to cast her in more films.

5. Laura (1944)

The chemistry between Judith’s Ann Treadwell and toyboy Shelby Carpenter (played by Vincent Price) is delicious! If only she and Price had made more movies together. Just think of all the gifs we could’ve enjoyed!

Honourable mention: Spectre of the Rose (1946)

It was so hard to stop at five - so I didn’t! Judith’s performance as Madame La Sylph deserves a special mention for its compelling blend of maternal feelings and menace.

What films are in your top five, everyone? I’d love to know! :-)

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pursued (raoul peck, 1947)

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