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As the voice of Mrs. Brisby, she will be missed.

Submitted on Sun Jun 22 01:45:23 EDT 1997

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Cool.

Submitted on Sun Jun 22 21:26:02 EDT 1997

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Thank you so much for this site dedicated to Elizabeth Hartman. I first became aware of her in 1982 as Mrs. Brisby in "The Secret of NIMH." Then I found out she had been in "Walking Tall" which was shot here in Henderson. I have since seen her in "A Patch of Blue." She was truly a great actress and will be missed. I am so very sorry about what happened to her. May she rest in peace.

Submitted on Wed Jul 2 08:58:15 EDT 1997

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It's a shame the world lost such a beautiful and talented actress. May she rest in peace and I hope I will see her in heaven.

Submitted on Tue Jul 15 19:03:08 EDT 1997

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I first saw "A Patch of Blue" in the 70's on TV and immediately became a huge fan of Miss Hartman. Her lovely performance is one of my all-time favorites. It's nice to see her remembered so lovingly on this page! Thanks.

Submitted on Sun Jul 27 03:37:49 EDT 1997

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A superb and realistic performance was rendered in A Patch of Blue. This portrayal, once seen can never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hartman was truely a natural beauty. May she rest in peace.

Submitted on Mon Jul 28 00:32:29 EDT 1997

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I think this site is a great idea. Looking foward towards its completion.

Submitted on Mon Jul 28 10:29:28 EDT 1997

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I saw Elizabeth in The Group, The Beguiled, Walking Tall and recently A Patch of Blue. She was great in A Patch of Blue. How sad that she died so young.

Submitted on Mon Jul 28 22:02:03 EDT 1997

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Thank you for a lovely tribute. I just saw "Patch of Blue" this Sunday and was prompted to look up Elizabeth in the IMDB. "The Beguiled" is also one of my FAVORITE movies! Thanks again....

Submitted on Tue Jul 29 16:08:44 EDT 1997

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I am researching an article about Ms. Hartman and would appreciate any personal or professional information about her. Please Email me at [email protected]. Such beauty and talent should be remembered.

Submitted on Sun Aug 3 23:39:56 EDT 1997

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I think Elizabeth Hartman is one of the greatest actresses to ever grace the screen. She was lost too fast and too young. Sincerely, Derek

Submitted on Mon Aug 4 16:56:17 EDT 1997

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I wanted you to know how excited I am to have come across this site. I first became aware of Elizabeth Hartman in 1978 when I watched "A Patch of Blue" on the late show and was totally mesmerized by her performance and the story. I distinctly remember the day after I watched that movie asking anybody if they knew what other films she had been in because I hadn't seen her in anything else that came to mind. All the reactions - if they knew who she was - was basically, "You know, I only saw her in maybe 2 movies after that." I would see her name when she did "Mornings at 7" (?) here in L.A. and just figured she was only doing stage and not films. Coming across her obituary in June of 1987 was one of the biggest shocks I had in quite sometime. I just couldn't believe it. This site shows that I'm not the only one who remembered her and admired her talent. I'm very happy to be a part of this congregation. If you have any suggestions as to how I may help out, don't hesitate to contact me. I'd be very happy to oblige. Chuck Moran August 5, 1997

Submitted on Wed Aug 6 01:19:11 EDT 1997

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I just learned about Elizabeth Hartman's death yesterday. I remembered how much I loved the character Mrs Brisby in "The Secret Of NIMH" when I was young. So I wanted to find out more about who did the voice of my favorite cartoon character. I was really sad to find out she committed suicide ten years ago. It's a shame, she had potential to have a great acting career. Her Golden Globe winning & Oscar nominated performance in "A Patch Of Blue" was excellent & will always be remembered. She touched me when I was young & I didn't even realize it until yesterday. Her voice in "The Secret Of NIMH" was excellently done. I hope somebody in Hollywood decides to make her life story as a feature film, & if it was up to me, I would cast Michelle Pfeiffer to play her because they both have great passion for their work & in life. I am glad to see Elizabeth Hartman has her own website & I encourage you to keep it up. I will tell everybody I know to come visit here. Madonna's Champion is my internet name, it came from when I was hyping "Evita" on the internet last year & it just kind of stuck. I'll talk to you again sometime, until then be in good cheer.

Submitted on Fri Aug 8 11:08:20 EDT 1997

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Patch of blue was the first movie I ever saw. I loved Elizabeth Hartman the first time I saw her. I remember when I heard she had died it was such a tragedy. I have a copy of Patch of blue which I must have played about 100 times.

Submitted on Thu Aug 21 01:45:20 EDT 1997

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Thanks a lot for this site: I've been looking for *anything* about Elizabeth Hartman on the web every since I got on three years ago. I've been a big fan of hers ever since I first saw "A Patch of Blue" about nine years ago. I've since seen every one of her movies except "The Fixer", which is not available on video and never seems to be shown on TV. Her Selina is an amazing creation: sad but never pathetic, flowering when even the slightest affection is shown her, it's a role that easily could have been ruined by a lesser actress. That I still consider it among my favorites indicates that (in my eyes) she succeeded perfectly in bringing her to life. I'm also a big fan of "You're a Big Boy Now", which hasn't been much mentioned here. That the same actress could play Selina D'Arcy and her diametric opposite, Barbara Darling, and pull them both off, amazes me. Barbara is vain, nasty and probably crazy, but she has a groovy, with-it style that lets us see a decidedly different view of the fair Elizabeth. The scene where she sorta seduces the hero with "Darling Be Home Soon" playing in the background is among my favorite sixties film moments. As if these two films weren't enough, I also quite enjoy "The Beguiled", one of Clint Eastwood's more interesting early movies. Good ol' Clint, he was always willing to hire the interesting and talented (as opposed to bankable) women to co-star in his flicks.

Submitted on Sun Aug 31 18:21:39 EDT 1997

[Web Author's Note: "The Fixer" is available on MGM/UA home video]

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Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I've added an article about Elizabeth Hartman's death to the Secret of Nimh Archive.

Submitted on Thu Sep 25 21:56:19 EDT 1997

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There must be thousands of Web sites out there devoted to
favorite actors and actresses. Coming across The Elizabeth
Hartman Page is one of the happiest surprises I've had in
all my net-surfing days. Anyone who's seen A Patch of Blue
would have to agree. Thank you for this fine tribute to
her. It's nice to know she is still being appreciated and
remembered.

Submitted on Sun Sep 28 23:17:45 EDT 1997

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Not long ago I saw "A Patch of Blue" for the first time.
I'd never heard of Elizabeth Hartman. After the movie
I wanted to find out all I could about her, which,
of course, turned out to be sad. Her performance as Selina
really touched me in a deep way. I was reminded of Sissy
Spacek in "Carrie"-- there was the same vulnerable yet
decent character: even the tonal quality in the two
actresses' voices was similar.

My favorite line in "A Patch of Blue" occurred after Gordon
helps her to navigate out of the park: they enjoy lunch
and laugh together: when he goes to leave, she says
"Thank you for my lovely day, Gordon." It's a heartfelt
line and heartbreaking, too.

I'm glad Rick set up this 'guestbook'. I'm certain this
'congregation' will be a dedicated flock. If anyone wants
to share comments regarding "A Patch of Blue" in particular
and Elizabeth Hartman in general, feel free to e-mail me.

Submitted on Thu Oct 9 23:16:12 EDT 1997

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As a young teenager I reluctantly sat down to watch an old
Black+White movie called "A Patch of Blue". My mother had been almost insistent in her urging me to watch it. I didn't want to disappoint her so I decided to gave it a try. So here I am, 20 years later, searching the Web for
Elizabeth Hartman. Talk about making an impression!
The only other movie I had seen her in was "The Beguiled", so I was thrilled to see a listing of her other
movies. I found another page that gives an in-depth look at her troubled life- go to address:
http://www.primenet.com/~allens/nimh/eh1.htm
If she only knew how deeply her acting touched people's lives maybe she would have found the will to carry on and be with us today. So sad.

Submitted on Fri Oct 10 14:55:41 EDT 1997

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I just wanted to say that Elizabeth Hartman is probably
the best actress of all time and we lost her much too soon.

Submitted on Tue Oct 14 04:42:00 EDT 1997

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I have wondered what happened to Elizabeth Hartman for many years now, and I thank you for providing the answer. When I found out today what happened to her, I felt deeply saddened. Because of her performance, "A Patch of Blue" has been one of my favorite movies since I became a film buff and first saw it maybe 25 years ago. It's gratifying to know that others feel about her the way that I do. She will always be sorely missed. God bless her and keep her.

Submitted on Fri Nov 14 20:04:57 EST 1997

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I was 8 when I watched "A Patch of Blue" on TV in the 60's.
I was a freshman in high school when we read the book and saw
the film in English Lit class.

A couple of years ago I bought the video and watched again.
Oddly, I can't seem to stop and make all of my friends and
relatives watch it with me over and over. At this writing
I am awaiting a call from the music store for the soundtrack
which has been re-released. I cannot wait.

What is it that so compels? I think it is Elizabeth Hartman
and more, Sidney, Shelley, Jerry Goldsmith's lamenting music.
The dialogue is so real. The black and white rich with
metaphor. This movie evokes the eternal and its so painful
to learn Elizabeth Hartman is dead and I can't write and tell
her these things. This page is solace for same. Thank you.

Submitted on Wed Nov 19 03:09:57 EST 1997

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Although I had seen "A Patch of Blue" as a very young child and was greatly affected by it, the film which really turned me on to Elizabeth Hartman was "You're A Big Boy Now," which I love so much I bought it on video. I've also seen "The Beguiled," "Walking Tall," and of course "The Secret Of Nimh," and I truly feel that Ms. Hartman was a beautiful actress, inside and out. She had a sort of ironic sexiness/innocence that was just so vulnerable, and I will never forget my disappointment upon learning of her death (five stories is a long way to fall), while trying to research her at the local library a few years ago. I am very excited about this website, because I finally got to learn a little about the personal life of this remarkable woman, and I couldn't find it anywhere else. Thank you so much, and may she shine in our minds and hearts forever.

Submitted on Sat Nov 29 02:03:39 EST 1997

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Hi Rick, I found a couple of articles not on your links page
- "Variety" obituaries, wed june 1987.
-"Seventeen" daydreamer talks, nov 1968.
I hope you find interesting. Hard to find "tintypes" &
"intermission" articles, sources?

comment:I found your site very interesting & a great tribute
Elizabeth did what she did best, always.

Submitted on Sun Dec 28 23:55:27 EST 1997

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As the days go by with our every day lives and careful thought amongst the dreamers and the doers
nothing can equal the hapiness that she has brought.

The name Elizabeth brings upon memories of shere tranquility to the the many that carry on her name
and will be remembered for all eternity.

Submitted on Sat Jan 3 05:29:08 EST 1998

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I became aware of Elizabeth when watching A Patch of Blue about 10 years ago. Not long afterward, I saw The Beguiled. I was fascinated that I recognized Elizabeth and even more fascinated at her outstanding performances. I am interested in seeing a recent picture of her.

Submitted on Fri Jan 16 20:06:53 EST 1998

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what a warm and sensitive tribute to elizabeth. I had just
seen "You're a Big Boy Now" and decided to go online andsee what miss hartman had done over the past several years since. I was saddened to read of her passing back in 1987. Now that I have an index of her films, i will try to see as many as i can. thanks for the loving tribute. i will be back to visit again.

mike diamond

Submitted on Sat Feb 14 15:38:15 EST 1998

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Please brighten her image it is too dark, I think she was beautiful.

Submitted on Sun Feb 22 11:13:16 EST 1998

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HI I NEED EVERYTHING OF BEEF AND I NEED TO CONTACT WITH HER SISTER AND INFORMATION OF THE LOCATION OF HER APARTMENT WHERE SHE DIES. IF YOU CAN SEND ME VIDEOS HOME VIDEOS AND INFO OF HER LIFE AND THE ADRESS OF HER SISTER .I AM VERY INTERESTED IN BEEF PLEASE DONT BE LATE I GIVE YOU MY ADRESS BY INTERNET [email protected]. MY NAME IS JOSE ANTONIO MASSAD SAID AND MY ADRESS IN MEXICO CITY IS CELAYA 21 APARTMENT 301 HIPODROMO CONDESA CP06100 MEXICO CITY. IM A FORMULA 3 RACER I WAS 4 IN THE WORLD RANKING. MY TELEPHONE IS 011 525 5844227 TEL AND FAX IF THE ANWER MACHINE ANSWER SEND THE FAX OR LEAVE THE MESAGE. IM WAITING WHITH EMOTION COUNTING THE MINUTES FOR YOUR ANWER IF YOU CAN SEND ME A PERSONAL OWNED BY BEEF IM GONNA BE CRAZY. PLEASE HELP ME . GOD BLESS YOU. P.S. DO YOU HAVE A CHAT PROGRAM TELL ME FOR TO CONTACT WHITH YOU .

Submitted on Mon Mar 16 22:40:29 EST 1998

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I remember the day I found out that EH died. I "obtained" a copy of People magazine from a laundromat/barber/doctor's office. All I can say is that I was stunned.

Submitted on Wed Mar 18 08:28:57 EST 1998

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i have just finished watching Walking Tall again for probably the hundredth time....i was telling my wife that the actress that plays Bufords wife commited suicide about ten years ago...we were both wondering why this happened..i guess no one will really ever know why....such a talented lady..especially her work in Patch of Blue..also Shelley Winters best work...what an eerie coincidence too that co-star Brenda Benet also took her life....does anyone have any information on her?...what a gorgeous lady!..would love to see a page on her someday...thanks again keep up the good work....

Submitted on Thu Apr 30 01:22:28 EDT 1998

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Great site - did you know her when she was alive?

Submitted on Wed May 20 18:19:04 EDT 1998

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Very good and pretty actress.
Rest in peace.

Submitted on Fri May 29 21:21:32 EDT 1998

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I think this is a great site in providing more information about an actress I wanted to know more about. I am a teacher and show "A Patch of Blue" each year to my class to not only show them Ms. Hartman's talents, but the issue of racial intolerance. Thank you for putting together this web site. I feel I have been educated greatly.

John Snyder

Submitted on Wed Jun 17 15:06:20 EDT 1998

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I viewed the film many times when it was first released and have seen it many times since then. Five years ago I had the opportunity to research the film and Elizabeth Hartmam in particular. I interviewed a family member, the Editor of of the Youngstown Newspaper, friends, people from her early days in local theatre and many others. I accumulated quite a few articles about her.

A personvery close to Elizabeth described her as "A Delicate Flower." I believe it to be the best description that one could make of her. She battled her illness right up until the end. No one from Hollywood came to her funeral...

Submitted on Mon Jul 27 14:16:31 EDT 1998

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I never really knew anything about Elizabeth Hartman. Until I visited this site, I knew her only as the voice of Mrs. Brisby. I'm glad to have been able to learn more about her here. She is truly missed.

Submitted on Mon Aug 10 11:17:34 EDT 1998

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Great site. I enjoyed her role in "You're a Big Boy Now", the best, what an offbeat movie (even for it's time). It's good that we remember such a talented actress.

Submitted on Sat Oct 3 23:56:53 EDT 1998

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I got home from work last night and was flipping through channels when I came across "A Patch of Blue". Luckily I'd only missed about five or ten minutes of it. I was stuck to the TV until the movie ended. I had never heard of Elizabeth Hartman until last night... but after the movie I went to the Internet to find out more. At first I had a difficult time finding any information. Eventually, I found some web pages that had a decent amount of information. I was devastated and greatly saddened to discover that Elizabeth had died more than a decade ago. I had watched the movie in the context that she was still alive. Her performance in "A Patch of Blue" was excellent. My goal will be to see as many of her movies as possible. I think the best thing people can do now is to tell others about Elizabeth Hartman and her cinematic legacy. Also, if anyone has an address to some or all of her family, I'd be interested in receiving it. As I write this I am still in shock and sad. I already miss her. I thank those that have web pages for Elizabeth like this one. It was best said earlier: "May she shine in our hearts and minds forever."

Submitted on Sat Oct 10 15:46:10 EDT 1998

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I'm glad that you set up this site.

Submitted on Sat Oct 10 22:15:08 EDT 1998

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First, I'd like to thank the owner of this site for putting it up.
It's truly a loving tribute to a beautiful and lovely actress
who had the ability to touch hearts and whose spirit in her films will
continue to touch hearts and souls for future generations.

I became aware of Ms. Hartman's work recently through a late
night showing of "A Patch of Blue". Just like one of the guests
above, I was flipping thru' the channels and came upon the scene with
Selina and Gordon by the tree. Their conversation was so rich and deep
that I had to continue watching. I was memsmerized by the film that afterwards
I said I'd better buy this movie...it is so touching! Plus, I missed 5 or 10 mins
of it, but thought I had miss more and wanted to experience the film from
the beginning. Well, to say the least...I really *fell in love* with the movie.
I kept gushing to my friends how wonderful this movie was and someone mentioned
that Elizabeth was no longer with us. I was stunned and after reading about her story
and life thru' this site, I was truly saddened and quite depressed. Here my heart was
just enriched by Elizabeth's moving performance, and then to find out what happened to her
made me cry! " A Patch of Blue" once seen cannot be forgotten...

It's a solace to have this site to express our feelings on how Ms. Hartman touched
our lives. I hope and pray she is at peace now and that she realizes how her acting
talent (thru film, stage and voice (The Secret of Nimh) really touches the soul...
It is a truth that cannot be denied. Even though her life was short and she battled
an illness, the truth of the PURITY of her heart will always shine in her work and for future
generations! She will always be remembered for the courageous person that she was. I can only honour her now by trying to see
as many of her works as possible. May she shine in our hearts forever and in the
hearts of future generations! God Bless...

If anyone wishes to correspond with me, they may reach me at the above
email...

Thank You!

Submitted on Sat Nov 7 12:28:53 EST 1998

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I just had the pleasure of seeing" A Little Patch of Blue" and a funny thing happened, I was moved to tears. Ms. Hartmans portrayal of Selina was outstanding. If I had only known that this movie was out there I would have watched it over and over. Mr. Portier was the lucky one in my view to have been able to have worked with such a talent. In all of my thirty years of life I've never been as touched so deeply as I was by that performance by Ms. Hartman. Please send my regards and appretiation to her. With admiration,Joseph E. Johnson

Submitted on Fri Nov 20 04:01:33 EST 1998

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I chanced upon this while looking for information on Boardman High School, which is where I graduated in 1964. I went all through grade school and highschool with Bill Hartman and vaguely remember his two older sisters.

It was a kick when his sister, Elizabeth, began appearing in films -- I guess we all like to identify in some way with famous people." I seem to remember her nickname was "Bif," but I can't swear to that.

My mom mailed me a newspaper clipping about her death and I sent Billy a card expressing my sympathy.

I spoke to Billy briefly at our 25th and 30th Boardman High School reunions, in 1993 and 1998.

That was how I cam across this site, looking for news of a 35th BHS reunion.

Submitted on Thu Dec 10 02:47:40 EST 1998

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One word. . . wonderful.
Thank you very much for this site, dedicated to one of the great forgotten talents of the cinema.

Submitted on Wed Dec 16 02:24:26 EST 1998

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I saw "A Patch of Blue" in school a couple of months ago and it is now my favorite movie. I just came across this iste today and was shocked to learn of her death. She was a wonderful and beautiful actress...if anyone wants to talk about "A Patch Of Blue" or Elizabeth Hartman or has any other information about her e-mail me.

Submitted on Tue Dec 29 22:14:23 EST 1998

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a great actress to be remembered for ever. loved her acting in A PATCH OF BLUE.

Submitted on Thu Dec 31 02:33:11 EST 1998

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I just wanted to say her performance in A Patch of Blue left me speechless. I just saw it the other night and I couldn't think of anything else for the next few days. That night I found this site and learned of her tragic death. If you haven't seen A Patch of Blue I really urge you to go rent it, it will really touch your heart. Elizabeth will be missed.

Submitted on Sun Jan 3 01:37:57 EST 1999

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I loved her in A Patch of Blue. I own two copies of it - just in case something happens to one of them.
Does anyone know of any reasons why she committed suicide?
May God Bless and keep her.

Submitted on Wed Jan 6 14:43:28 EST 1999

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As someone completely unfamiliar with Ms Hartman's work, it is with greta interest I find she appeared ina film
"Walking Tall." What is interesting here is that in 1991 OMD released an album entitled "Sugar Tax" which contained a tribute to silent film actress
Louise Brookes called "Pandora's Box" (her most famous film). On the same album is a track
"Walk Tall."

Submitted on Thu Jan 28 13:17:25 EST 1999

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Like so many others before me I discovered Elizabeth Hartman by chance while watching her first movie "A Patch of Blue". I actually turned the channel to look for something else to watch, but since there was nothing interesting on I came back to the movie and decided to give it a try. I can tell you in all honesty this is probably one of the best films that I have ever had the pleasure to watch, and Elizabeth must have been one of the great performers of her time.

However it saddens me to learn that she died more than a decade ago under such tragic circumstances. Hollywood lost a great talent and more importantly her long time and new found fans have lost a great inspiration.

May she find peace and happiness in Heaven.

Submitted on Wed Feb 24 12:12:45 EST 1999

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I saw her movie "A Patch of Blue", and found it very
interesting and absorbing.

She played her role very well.

I have become her fan just after watching her one movie...

Submitted on Mon Mar 1 13:31:37 EST 1999

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im really in love with the tenderest sweetest pretiest girl elizabeth hartman so if her sister see my message please contact me its very inportant to me to meet her sister or her brother and any fan please contact me please i m really interested in make a film of her life so i need interview with her family and friends and to have things of her own and to get the newspaper of the day she,,,,,flies

Submitted on Wed Mar 3 23:33:47 EST 1999

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I saw "Patch of Blue", checked movies, saw the other movies she has done, it's sad about her leaving...... talent in her infancy. The best disappear. RIP Elizabeth....Thanks for the time you were here to make us smile.........

Submitted on Mon Mar 29 23:22:06 EST 1999

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I just became a fan of Elizabeth Hartman this year(1999), and it was "A Patch of Blue," that did it for me. I now want to find out about every person who was involved, from Elizabeth Hartman, to Elizabeth Kata, who wrote "Be Ready with Bells and Drums." Only two other movies of the 1960's have given me a similar reaction: 1)Up the Down Staircase, starring Sandy Dennis, and 2)The Knack...and how to get it, starring Michael Crawford & Rita Tushingham. Now more than before, I want to find a copy of "You're A Big Boy Now," but can't. I'm also updating info on her for the IMDb, and will continue to do so in the future. Check it out now.

Submitted on Tue Apr 20 12:24:30 EDT 1999