trailer Lana Turner, Lana-Fest '09, Madame X

trailer By Love Possessed, Lana Turner, Lana-Fest '09

trailer Imitation of Life, Lana Turner, Lana-Fest '09

In a wonderfully stylized and overly literal opening credits sequence, the all-star cast is showcased with full-color glossy portraits that flip over to a negative B&W image, each of them eventually becoming a Portrait in Black (1960).

Crotchety, bed-ridden shipping magnate Matthew Cabot (Lloyd Nolan) runs the entirety of his empire from his bedroom overlooking San Francisco Bay. “I don’t like to depend on anything or anybody,” he gripes as he receives his daily injection from Dr. David Rivera (Anthony Quinn). Matthew’s bejeweled wife Sheila (Lana Turner) tries to comfort him, but receives only scorn for her efforts, “Too bad they can’t find something for your condition. A vitamin shot for love deficiency.” It’s clear there’s no passion between the controlling Matthew and his frosty wife when he even denies her the freedom of a driver’s permit. Read complete review…

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trailer A Life of Her Own, Lana Turner, Lana-Fest '09

trailer Lana Turner, Lana-Fest '09, The Postman Always Rings Twice

If you couldn’t already tell, Lana Turner is one of our favorite actresses. Glamorous to a fault, she could always be counted on to add a touch of sparkle to any role she undertook. This month, in honor of her birthday, we launch Lana-Fest ‘09, a look at some of the more dubious cinematic efforts in her filmography. Below is the trailer for the all-star potboiler By Love Possessed (1961).

Birthday By Love Possessed, Lana Turner, Lana-Fest '09