Sky Arte documentary revisits forgotten Hollywood star Gene Tierney
Sky Arte will air the documentary 'Gene Tierney – Fascino e mistero di una diva' on Friday, November 20, exploring the life and career of the overlooked Hollywood actress. Directed by an unnamed filmmaker, the film features interviews with Tierney's descendants and filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who calls her perhaps the most underrated performer of our time. Tierney, born into a wealthy family, wrote poetry as a child, attended schools in the US and a prestigious school in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discovered by director Anatole Litvak at Warner Bros. studios, she signed a lucrative contract and went on to star in classics such as 'Laura', 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir', and 'Leave Her to Heaven'. The documentary aims to revive interest in her legacy.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Gene Tierney – Fascino e mistero di una diva' airs on Sky Arte on Friday, November 20.
- Martin Scorsese appears in the documentary, calling Tierney perhaps the most underrated performer of our time.
- Tierney's descendants also participate in the documentary.
- Tierney was discovered by director Anatole Litvak after a visit to Warner Bros. studios.
- She attended a prestigious school in Lausanne, Switzerland for two years.
- Her notable films include 'Laura', 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir', and 'Leave Her to Heaven'.
- She came from a wealthy middle-class family and wrote poetry as a child.
- The documentary is produced by Sky Arte, which is powered by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Gene Tierney
- Martin Scorsese
- Anatole Litvak
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Warner Bros.
- Artribune
Locations
- United States
- Switzerland
- Lausanne