SCRAPBOOK 1 - THE JOURNEY BEGINS....


Take a ride down memory lane with me through my SCRAPBOOK PAGES, filled with photos, stories, and behind the scenes moments from my life. These pages offer a glimpse into my career and experiences featuring the magic of my time in the entertainment world. 

I was born on September 9th in Altrincham, Cheshire, England.
I was born on September 9th in Altrincham, Cheshire, England.
When I was one we left Great Britain and arrived on the East shores of Canada.
When I was one we left Great Britain and arrived on the East shores of Canada.
After a year of waiting in Canada we immigrated to the USA via California.
After a year of waiting in Canada we immigrated to the USA via California.
Here I am with my sister Veronica ready to sail to America.
Here I am with my sister Veronica ready to sail to America.
My Mom always dreamed of coming to America and living by the sea.My sister Veronica and I found time to step out on the beach.
My Mom always dreamed of coming to America and living by the sea.My sister Veronica and I found time to step out on the beach.
Sisters dressed in our favorite coats
Sisters dressed in our favorite coats
Our next door neighbor told my Mom my sister and I should try modeling.
Our next door neighbor told my Mom my sister and I should try modeling.
I was photographed many times by renowned photographer John Engstead.
I was photographed many times by renowned photographer John Engstead.
MY CAREER BEGINS...at age 3 with the first job I went on for a Sparkletts bottle label.
MY CAREER BEGINS...at age 3 with the first job I went on for a Sparkletts bottle label.
Here I am on the label that was on Sparkletts bottles everywhere. .
Here I am on the label that was on Sparkletts bottles everywhere. .
I made the April 1955 cover of McCalls magazine.
I made the April 1955 cover of McCalls magazine.
My first television job was for a GE Special. That's me sitting in the bathtub.
My first television job was for a GE Special. That's me sitting in the bathtub.
Many more modeling jobs followed.
Many more modeling jobs followed.
I started working immediately booking all sorts of fashion jobs..
I started working immediately booking all sorts of fashion jobs..
Many photos were taken in clothing for catalogs.
Many photos were taken in clothing for catalogs.
swimsuits anyone?
swimsuits anyone?
Funny face...
Funny face...
These combinations of expressions reaped many jobs.
These combinations of expressions reaped many jobs.
In my Easter bonnet by photographer John Engstead.
In my Easter bonnet by photographer John Engstead.
Thank heavens my parents loved photographs.
Thank heavens my parents loved photographs.
I was three when I was cast in my first movie role in Somebody Up There Likes Me. I played Audrey, Paul Newman and Pier Angeli's daughter. The role of Rocky Graziano was meant to go to James Dean, which is why Pier Angeli (Dean's girlfriend) was playing his wife. Dean then was killed in a car crash so they used the unknown Paul Newman instead. It was Paul Newman's first movie role and the beginning of a long and illustrious career. You can catch it sometimes on the late night movie and on DVD.
I was three when I was cast in my first movie role in Somebody Up There Likes Me. I played Audrey, Paul Newman and Pier Angeli's daughter. The role of Rocky Graziano was meant to go to James Dean, which is why Pier Angeli (Dean's girlfriend) was playing his wife. Dean then was killed in a car crash so they used the unknown Paul Newman instead. It was Paul Newman's first movie role and the beginning of a long and illustrious career. You can catch it sometimes on the late night movie and on DVD.
The second movie I was in at age 3 was 'Something of Value' with Rock Hudson and Sidney Poitier.
The second movie I was in at age 3 was 'Something of Value' with Rock Hudson and Sidney Poitier.
These are some of the color photographs that appeared in frames sold in retail stores.
These are some of the color photographs that appeared in frames sold in retail stores.
The collie or sheltie has always been my dog of choice.
The collie or sheltie has always been my dog of choice.
Just me and a beagle praying.
Just me and a beagle praying.
It's a good thing I loved animals.
It's a good thing I loved animals.
This collie is bigger than I was.
This collie is bigger than I was.
Sending up some prayers.
Sending up some prayers.
A role on TV in Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
A role on TV in Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
The first time my sister Veronica and I worked together was in an Alfred Hitchcock Presents called 'The Schartz-Metterklume Method'.
The first time my sister Veronica and I worked together was in an Alfred Hitchcock Presents called 'The Schartz-Metterklume Method'.
My sister Veronica held a snake and I had a bowl of tadpoles.These Alfred Hitchcock episodes are released on DVD.
My sister Veronica held a snake and I had a bowl of tadpoles.These Alfred Hitchcock episodes are released on DVD.
Veronica and I took ballet for years with our teacher Mr. Belcher who was the father of prima ballerina Marge Champion.
Veronica and I took ballet for years with our teacher Mr. Belcher who was the father of prima ballerina Marge Champion.
It came in very handy to know how to dance for future roles.
It came in very handy to know how to dance for future roles.
A composite that photographers booked you from.
A composite that photographers booked you from.
John Engstead photograph.
John Engstead photograph.
In my second movie gig I was cast in 'Something of Value', a movie starring Rock Hudson and Sidney Poitier.
In my second movie gig I was cast in 'Something of Value', a movie starring Rock Hudson and Sidney Poitier.
My beautiful Mom, Margaret. She was always on the set with me.
My beautiful Mom, Margaret. She was always on the set with me.
my loving Dad, John. I was blessed with wonderful parents who were always there for me.
my loving Dad, John. I was blessed with wonderful parents who were always there for me.
Walking into the future..
Walking into the future..

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