Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Jones dies at age 90

Robert Walker did not sign with Selznick. M-G-M signed him. He came to the movie-going public's attention in "See Here, Private Hargrove," and as a doomed young soldier in M-G-M's "Bataan" starring Robert Taylor. Selznick perversely cast him as Jones's love interest in "Since You Went Away" even as the Jones and Walker's marriage was dissolving and Selznick was courting the actress. Jones and Walker had two sons who were born before she was signed by Selznick. Little known: She had tried to succeed in Hollywood once before, in the late 1930s, under her birth name of Phylis Isley, and made a few B-pictures, including a Western with John Wayne. In spite of this, her performance in "Song of Bernadette" was often spoken of in the press as her first Hollywood film--which it wasn't. She was known at the time as one of Hollywood's most publicity hating personalities. She was directed by some of the biggest names in the business, including William Wyler, Henry King, Ernst Lubitsch, John Huston (twice), Michael Powell, and Vittorio DeSica, though often in films that were not among their best.

I thoroughly enjoyed the work of this actress, especially her performances in "A Song Of Bernadette" and "The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit". I just find it strange that her first husband, Robert Walker (whom she had two sons with) is never mentioned. Both Jennifer and Robert at one time were signed with Selznick. However, Selznick became obsessed with her and literally lured her away with the promise of a career, fame and fortune. After Robert completed his final picture "Strangers On A Train" he wasted away. Some say from a broken heart as he never got over losing her. Anyway, suffice it to say, I sincerely hope Mr Selznick, Mr Walker and Ms Jones have found solace and are R.I.P. just my 3cents...eenie

My mother told me about her death today! I did not know she had tried to commit sucide before. What a tragade that her only daughter died doing the same thing. God let her live for a purpose to help other suffering from mental illiness! May she rest in peace! God Bless you!

Wonderful actress i recently discovered by watching TMC . Rest In Peace and May Angels wings guide you. Dawn

Jennifer Jones was such a pretty girl. I remember her in several movies.

cindy Pekarek I well always remember that dear role that Jennifer played in Good Morning Miss Dove. What a very good role that she set for other teachers. Where is this amment going? Love to all the teachers that ought to watch good morning miss Dove/ My Prayers go out to the family. Cindy