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As I've mentioned in a previous post, I've had very limited design capabilities with my web-hosting services over the last few days; so apologies to the readership as I'm playing a bit of catch-up this morning with respect to some of these posts.
Last week, word reached the World Wide Web regarding the passage of actress Elke Sommer. This blonde and beautiful actress hailed from Berlin, Germany; and -- without a doubt -- she grew to become a screen siren alongside some equally lovely ladies through her screen presence in the 1960's and 1970's. For what it's worth, her presence always came off a bit tongue-in-cheek to this watcher, meaning that she was even more endearing for never having taken herself and her legendary good looks all that seriously. IMDB.com reports that her upgrade from a regular actress to that of a sex symbol was a natural progression; and, of course, when the world wants more of a good thing it's only natural that Hollywood come a'callin'. It did, and the rest is history.
Still, I want to say that I don't think she achieved on American screens what I believe she did internationally. I believe I'd read some commentary to that effect at some point; and I've no reason to suggest the opposite is true. As a matter of fact, I think she likely found more attention on American television than she perhaps did in theatrical roles; but I'll admit that even the 1960's are a dim memory given that I only lived through half of that decade.
As for her forays in the Realms of the Fantastic?
Savvy fans might know her contributions to such projects as Baron Blood (1972), Lisa And The Devil (1973), The House Of Exorcism (1975), The Six Million Dollar Man, The Astral Factor (1978), Fantasy Island, and Severed Ties (1991).
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of Elke Sommer.
May she rest in peace ...
-- EZ