A Woman's Secret 1949 - Maureen O'Hara, Gloria Grahame, Melvyn Douglas, Victor Jory, Ellen Corby

Gloria Grahame, then 24, & this film`s director, Nicholas Ray, 36, met on set & were married shortly after the film was finished. They divorced 4 years later apparently after he discovered her in bed with his 14 year old son Anthony (Gloria`s step-son). Eight years later Gloria Grahame, now 36, married her step-son Anthony Ray, now 22- he became her 4th husband & they had 2 children together.

Have you read "Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool"? Great book. Just noticed they have made a film starring Annette Bening as Gloria Grahame - looks interesting.

I know of the book but I haven`t read it. I`ve lived in rural Thailand for the past 11 years & books I have to buy online from overseas. As for the recently released movie, a love story between a 30 year old man & a near 60 year old woman wouldn`t be easy for me to take. I also note that Julie Walters is in the cast as the man`s mother & I find her equally hard to take.

It was more revisiting an affair from years earlier. He was the only person she had in the world to turn to as she was dying. It was a very bittersweet and moving book. I adore Gloria Grahame, so I guess I was happy she didn't die alone and forgotten.

Great book and can't wait for the movie!

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