For a whole generation of moviegoers, actress Daryl Hannah was their first mermaid with her work both in the water and out in Splash (1983) for Touchstone Pictures ... and yet one of the silver screens very, very, very first depictions of these lovely, mythical creatures was, in fact, actress Glynis Johns. Her work in the Romantic/Comedy/Fantasy Miranda (1948) for Sydney Box Productions and Gainsborough Pictures. While I've not seen this one, everything I've read about it kinda/sorta reminds me of Splash, so it's one of the pictures I'm happy keeping on my Bucket List for when I can get to a viewing.
Still, her career beyond playing a fish out of water gravitated far more toward mainstream projects than it ever did genre entries, but I'll list a few below that I feel deserve mention 'round these parts.
As I always say, none of us gets to last forever, but thankfully her work on screens big and small will endure so that generations can continue to discover what a presence she leaves behind.
Our warmest prayers and extended to the family, friends, and fans of Glynis Johns.
May she forever rest in peace.
-- EZ
Still, her career beyond playing a fish out of water gravitated far more toward mainstream projects than it ever did genre entries, but I'll list a few below that I feel deserve mention 'round these parts.
- In 1962, she found top billing status for her work in The Cabinet Of Caligari, a Horror/Thriller stemming from Robert L. Lippert Productions and Associated Producers (API).
- In 1964, the MouseHouse gave her some screen toward aboard their engaging Mary Poppins Musical/Fantasy.
- In 1967, she enjoyed a four-episode run about the Camp/Comedy "classic" Batman for 20th Century Fox Television.
- In 1973, she played a role aboard The Vault Of Horror, an anthology picture from Amicus Productions.
- In 1987, Science Fiction beckoned her talented heart. She again found top billing for the day with a role in Nukie, the tale of a young alien searching Earth for his brother.
- Lastly, in 1988, John provided the voice to a character aboard an animated production of Scooby-Doo And The Ghoul School for Hanna-Barbera Productions.
As I always say, none of us gets to last forever, but thankfully her work on screens big and small will endure so that generations can continue to discover what a presence she leaves behind.
Our warmest prayers and extended to the family, friends, and fans of Glynis Johns.
May she forever rest in peace.
-- EZ
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