Barbara Stanwyck: Hollywood’s Most Versatile Actress

I’d argue, if we’re looking back in time and thinking about an actor who provides a blueprint or best predicts the qualities we currently value in our greatest actors, I think we’re talking about Barbara Stanwyck. In this video, I take a look at her performances in Double Indemnity, Stella Dallas, Baby Face, and more, to understand how she embodied those qualities and talk about how her approach to the industry enabled her to do so.

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