All these things come pouring out at once..Pier Angeli and Marissa Pavan co-starred with Lana. Pavan in the 1956 ''Diane''. The two actress's were sisters. Are Lana's films as a body of work being preserved as they would have been had Lana lived a bit longer? The American film Institute should have a copy of all her films. Museum of Modern Art should have a copy of each of her films. Lana Turner should be able to be studied by all of the children that are two years old today.....when said children are surprised to see one of her films for the first time,,, and hear the soft velvet voice.
My copy of ''Flame and the Flesh'' is green/yellow in color, the sound is fair. With poor visual quality..I think it is a bit funny. Was intended to be funny. Richard Brooks. ''Cat on a hot tin Roof''. Same director,, and as ''Cat''can be funny at times. So might ''Flame and the Flesh'' if we could only see it.
Lana Turners work must be preserved as was Davis,Crawford,Taylor,Stanwyck,. The woman worked over thirty years and she was constantly working for over that period of time. I would love to say more about the film,,, but it seems to be lost. A 60 year old film no more, lost. ............. Lana Turner deserves better. Find and restore this film. Do it while her daughter is still alive and able to be a part of the celebration.
