picturefan2009's video: AVA GARDNER in The Barefoot Contessa 1954

AVA GARDNER - the most beautiful woman to ever appear on film! The Iconic actress stars in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's film playing a Spanish dancer Maria Vargas, who became one of the world's most famous actresses. The character of Maria Vargas is said to be based on Rita Hayworth, who was actually offered the part, but turned it down. Also starring: Humphrey Bogart ... Harry Dawes Edmond O'Brien... Oscar Muldoon (won Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role) Marius Goring... Alberto Bravano Valentina Cortese... Eleanora Torlato-Favrini Rossano Brazzi... Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini Elizabeth Sellars... Jerry Warren Stevens... Kirk Edwards Ava Gardner (December 24, 1922 January 25, 1990) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Mogambo (1953). She appeared in several popular films during the 1950s, and received BAFTA Award nominations for her performances in Bhowani Junction (1956), On the Beach (1959) and The Night of the Iguana (1964). Was married to Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatra. American Film Institute named Ms. Garner among the greatest female stars of all time.