Born on this day: Ethel Barrymore! Katharine was a great admirer of all of the Barrymore family members but cherished her friendship with Ethel Barrymore that began thanks to knowing George Cukor so closely - Kate spent very meaningful time reading & talking with Ethel towards the end of Ethel’s life: “I would go away and I’d always come back. And people would say to me, ‘You’re so nice to go and call on Ethel.’ And I would think, ‘How lucky I am to be able to see Ethel!’ I always had a feeling of elevation at having been with her. Every time I went I would look at her and think, ‘I might never see you again.’ And yet there she was, sitting up in bed and looking as though something wonderful was in her future.” Here is a treat for fans: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ radio broadcast for Ethel Barrymore’s 70th birthday celebration (August 15th 1949) The broadcast, split into three parts in order to fit the video requirements on Instagram, was recorded mostly at George Cukor’s MGM office and included numerous celebrities who wanted to say a few words for their dear friend; the photo attached to the audio was taken at the celebration George Cukor had for Ethel’s 70th, days prior to the 15th. • #katharinehepburn #ethelbarrymore #barrymore #billyburke #billyburke #hollywood #actress #ampas #propertyoftheampas #audio #oldradio #radiobroadcast #1940s #1949 #actresses #stage #onthisday https://www.instagram.com/p/CSnb95GnP13/?utm_medium=tumblr
