Remembering a Trailblazing Actress Who Changed the Industry Forever
Her early career began in Europe during the early 1950s after she was discovered while working in photography. Italian filmmakers cast her in a series of adventure and drama productions, helping her gain visibility across the continent. A significant turning point came when she appeared in a major screen adaptation of War and Peace, directed by King Vidor and starring Audrey Hepburn and Henry Fonda. That role opened the door to Hollywood, where she signed a studio contract and relocated to the United States. She soon appeared alongside leading actors such as Robert Mitchum and Marlon Brando, establishing herself as a prominent new face of the era. Continue reading…
