I was pondering over who or what the subject of my next blogathon should be. I’ve finally decided that it’s high time I shone the spotlight on Eleanor Parker. She’s one of my favourite classic era actresses, and she sadly seems to have become a very underrated and little discussed actress, something which I think we need to rectify.
I was first introduced to Eleanor as a little girl when I watched The Sound Of Music for the first time. As I’ve grown older I’ve sought out more of her work. One of my favourite Eleanor Parker performances is as the feisty Lenore in Scaramouche.

Eleanor Parker. Image source IMDb.
For this blogathon you can write about any of Eleanor’s films and performances. Tributes and articles are also very welcome. I will allow just two duplicates per film title, but no limit on favourite or best of lists. You can write more than one post if you wish to do so.
The Blogathon will take place on the 10th and 11th of October, 2020. Please have your posts ready on or before those dates. I’d appreciate it if you could let me know as soon as possible if you’re going to be late submitting your entry, or if something happens and you can no longer take part.
Check the participation list below to see who is writing about what. Please take one of the banners and place it on your site to help promote the event. Finally, I hope you enjoy spending some time with Eleanor and her films.
Films Now Claimed Twice – The Man With The Golden Arm, The Sound Of Music,Never Say Goodbye,Caged
Participation List
Maddy Loves Her Classic Films – The Naked Jungle & My thoughts on the Baroness from The Sound Of Music
Poppity Talks Classic Film – A Millionaire For Christy
KN Winiarski Writes – The Man With The Golden Arm
Pale Writer- The Sound Of Music
Dubsism – The Pride Of The Marines
Caftan Woman – Between Two Worlds
Realweegiemidgetreviews – Home For The Holidays
The Wonderful World Of Cinema – Caged
18 Cinema Lane – Interrupted Melody
Taking Up Room – The Man With The Golden Arm
Silver Screenings – The Sound Of Music
BaronessAndBeyond – Eleanor Parker On DVD
Whimsically Classic – Never Say Goodbye & The Very Thought Of You
Travel Through Screen – Voice Of The Turtle
Pure Entertainment Preservation Society – Never Say Goodbye
Mike’s Take On The Movies – The Mysterious Doctor
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood – Caged

Hey Maddy. May I please write about Eleanor in The Sound of Music? Her performance in that film is so interesting and quite underrated.
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Isn’t it? You sure can. Thanks for joining. Hope all good with you and the folks. x
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Thanks Maddy. I still owe you my article on Frenzy. Hopefully I can get it to you before the end of the month. We’re doing okay thanks. Hope you are too xx
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Hi Maddy! It’s a terrific idea to remember Eleanor in this way who, as you so rightly said, is often overlooked these days.
I’d love to write about A MILLIONAIRE FOR CHRISTY (1951).
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It’s all yours, Erica! Hope all well with you and the family btw. x
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Hi Maddy! I just got really excited because she’s in an awesome Sinatra movie! Can I please write about The Man With the Golden Arm?
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Hi Kristen. You certainly can! Great flick and she is terrific in it.
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Hey Maddy! I’m putting up my entry a little early, hope that’s cool! My husband is having his wisdom teeth out tomorrow and not sure how the weekend is going to go! Here’s the link! Thanks!
https://knwiniarski.com/the-eleanor-parker-blogathon-the-man-with-the-golden-arm/
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He, Kristen. That’s fine. Best wishes for your husband’s extraction tomorrow. Take care.
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I’m in! Put me down for Pride of the Marines.
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Thanks for hosting this blogathon, Maddy. Eleanor is a legacy actress in our family. She was one of my dad’s not-so-secret crushes.
I would like to offer something on Between Two Worlds, 1944.
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It’s all yours, Paddy. Thanks for joining. Hope you and the family are all well. x
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We’re getting by. Our daughter’s contract with the animation studio was renewed and she is working from home. Our son has a new support worker at the group home, and I think he’s in love! I’m monitored medically at dialysis. Hubby is a school bus driver and things are still touch and go regarding school in the fall.
I hope you and those you love are keeping well and sane.
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Glad you’re getting by as best you all can. Glad Gavin is happy. 😊 We’re managing as best we can thanks.
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The Naked Jungle is a film that has always stuck in my mind ever since I first watched it as a child. Have fun celebrating Eleanor Parker, I think the community spirit engendered by your blogathons is more important than ever, in the current climate.
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Thank you, Paul. You’re very welcome to take part if you want to.
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I can’t promise, but it would be nice if I could involved.
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Great idea Maddy! She’s an actress I appreciate more and more. Can you put me down for Caged please? 🙂 Here’s the link to my blog! https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/
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It’s all yours, Ginnie. Thanks for joining.
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I’d like to write about “The Man With the Golden Arm,” please, if that’s OK. This looks so cool. 🙂
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You got it, Rebecca. Thanks for joining.
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You’re very welcome. Looking forward to this. 🙂
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Hello Maddy! May I chose ‘Interrupted Melody’ as my entry for the blogathon?
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Oops, I meant to say choose instead of chose.
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It’s all yours, Sally. Thanks for joining.
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You’re welcome! Looking forward to the blogathon!
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Hi Maddy, if it’s not too late, can I review Eleanor P as the Baroness in The Sound of Music? She is my fave character in that film.
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Of course you can Ruth.
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Hello! Would it be too late to enter this blogathon? I would love to write about Eleanor Parker in The Voice of the Turtle! 🙂
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Of course you can. Can you please tell me the name of your blog and provide me a link to your blog?
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Hi! I’m very new to this whole blogging thing, but I would absolutely love to participate with The Voice of the Turtle, if it’s not too late! My blog is at https://travelthroughscreens.blogspot.com/
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Omg an Eleanor Parker blogathon ❤ ❤ I can't wait to read these!
Also! I'd love to contribute an "Eleanor Parker on DVD" guide, which will be posted over at https://www.baronessandbeyond.com.
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You got it, Andrew. Thanks for joining.
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I love Eleanor Parker!
I would like to do two entries: Never Say Goodbye (1946) co-starring my love, Errol Flynn & The Very Thought of You (1944) which will also serve as my plea to Warner Brothers to release this film on DVD/Blu Ray.
Whimsically Classic (Kayla)
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They’re all yours, Kayla. Thanks for joining.
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Dear Maddy,
I would love to join this blogathon about Eleanor Parker, a great actress I am just beginning to appreciate for more than her role in “The Sound of Music.” May I write about “Never Say Goodbye?”
By the way, I’d like to invite you to join my upcoming blogathon, the Joe Pasternak Blogathon (https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2020/08/21/announcing-the-joe-pasternak-blogathon/). It’s a celebration of the many wonderful films, particularly musicals, produced by Joe Pasternak during his long career. We would be honored if you could join. We could really use your talent!
Yours Hopefully,
Tiffany Brannan
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It’s all yours,Tiffany.
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Hi Maddy, Would love to sneak in with a thriller since I usually focus on horror and stuff during October. How about a spotlight on 1943’s The Mysterious Doctor? Let me know. Cheers. Mike
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It’s all yours,Mike. Thanks for joining.
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Up and running ….. https://mikestakeonthemovies.com/2020/10/11/the-mysterious-doctor-1943/
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Hi Maddy. Congratulations on receiving the CMBA award for best blogging event. I received one myself this year. I wasn’t expecting it at all.
Could you put me down for “Caged” ( 1950 ), if its still available for a second slot?? I’m going to start early – so I can get it done on time. I hate not showing for blogathons when I register.
My blog: In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood.
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Thanks. Congrats to you too. It’s all yours.
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Hi Maddy, I just uploaded my entry here: https://silverscreenings.org/2020/10/08/the-baroness-schraeder-breakup-technique/
This will be fun!
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Thanks, Ruth. Can’t wait to read it.
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Hi Maddy, here’s my post for the blogathon… https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/home-holidays/
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Thanks, Gill.
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Hi Maddy! My entry for the blogathon is ready a bit in advance because I won’t have time to work on it this weekend. Thank you so much for hosting!
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2020/10/09/eleanor-parker-was-caged/
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Thanks, Ginnie. Can’t wait to read. Have a good weekend.
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