Comments on: My Favorite Bookworm or: Where in the World is Edna May Wonacott? http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/ MovieMorlocks.com is the official blog for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). No topic is too obscure or niche to be excluded from our film discussions. And we welcome your comments on our blogs and bloggers. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:50:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Patricia (TheLadyEve) http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-11560 Patricia (TheLadyEve) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:11:51 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-11560 Though this comment is being made quite a bit after this blog was posted, I owe Medusamorlock a thank you. I happened on this blog last month while doing research for a blog on "Shadow of a Doubt." I noticed Edna’s comment and thought I might try to contact her since there were some clues to her whereabouts, etc. I did reach Edna (a wonderful woman) and what came out of our emails and a lengthy telephone conversation was a two-part blog interview. She talked about how she was discovered by Hitchcock at a Santa Rosa bus stop, her screen test, being a local celebrity, working on "Shadow of a Doubt"(and, later, "The Bells of St. Mary’s") and much more. Not only did the blogs get a lot of views and positive response, they also brought Edna great happiness. We posted the first blog on her 78th birthday and she became the focus of much attention from family, friends and film fans. If interested, check out “Happy Birthday, Edna May” at http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com. Thanks for your blog, Medusa, it made the rest possible... Though this comment is being made quite a bit after this blog was posted, I owe Medusamorlock a thank you. I happened on this blog last month while doing research for a blog on “Shadow of a Doubt.” I noticed Edna’s comment and thought I might try to contact her since there were some clues to her whereabouts, etc. I did reach Edna (a wonderful woman) and what came out of our emails and a lengthy telephone conversation was a two-part blog interview. She talked about how she was discovered by Hitchcock at a Santa Rosa bus stop, her screen test, being a local celebrity, working on “Shadow of a Doubt”(and, later, “The Bells of St. Mary’s”) and much more. Not only did the blogs get a lot of views and positive response, they also brought Edna great happiness. We posted the first blog on her 78th birthday and she became the focus of much attention from family, friends and film fans. If interested, check out “Happy Birthday, Edna May” at http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com. Thanks for your blog, Medusa, it made the rest possible…

]]> By: Vikki Ehret http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-11490 Vikki Ehret Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:57:10 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-11490 Thank you Sharon for your informative update! I read it this morning (on Superbowl Sunday), and since we won't be watching the game, we had already planned to watch Shadow of a Doubt tonight! Edna certainly has a loyal friend in you, and many others there in Yuma! I am so impressed with the fact that she wanted to become a wife and mom, and as you said, that she had the sense to leave show business when she did. I was born in 1954, so SOAD was made 11 years before I was born, but it really was a treat to see it for the first time about 10 years ago. "Ann" is my favorite character in the movie, and certainly was a perfect fit!! :) Vikki Ehret Central Coast of California Thank you Sharon for your informative update! I read it this morning (on Superbowl Sunday), and since we won’t be watching the game, we had already planned to watch Shadow of a Doubt tonight! Edna certainly has a loyal friend in you, and many others there in Yuma! I am so impressed with the fact that she wanted to become a wife and mom, and as you said, that she had the sense to leave show business when she did. I was born in 1954, so SOAD was made 11 years before I was born, but it really was a treat to see it for the first time about 10 years ago. “Ann” is my favorite character in the movie, and certainly was a perfect fit!! :)

Vikki Ehret
Central Coast of California

]]> By: Sharon Acord http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-11485 Sharon Acord Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:50:46 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-11485 Edna has been a DEAR friend for many years now and I can truthfully say that she acts just like her parts in the movies! She is a spitting image of how she looked in "Shadow" and still short, to boot! We all in the Yuma, Az area just love her to pieces and we are glad to have known such a supurb and upcoming actress who had the sense to leave show business before it corrupted her. We here in Yuma LOVE her movies and feel she held a GREAT part in them, indeed! Thanks for the wonderful coverage of this special actress and her role as Ann in "Shadow!" Edna has been a DEAR friend for many years now and I can truthfully say that she acts just like her parts in the movies! She is a spitting image of how she looked in “Shadow” and still short, to boot! We all in the Yuma, Az area just love her to pieces and we are glad to have known such a supurb and upcoming actress who had the sense to leave show business before it corrupted her. We here in Yuma LOVE her movies and feel she held a GREAT part in them, indeed! Thanks for the wonderful coverage of this special actress and her role as Ann in “Shadow!”

]]> By: Vikki Ehret http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-11100 Vikki Ehret Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:54:46 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-11100 I agree wholeheartedly that Edna May was brilliant in SOAD!! I have seen the movie numerous times, and I really feel that in many ways, Edna May "carries" the movie. Even though the lead players are professional and polished in their respective roles, it is Edna who makes the movie thoroughly enjoyable!! Her smile is adorable, and she lights up the screen! It is also nice to know that she is still alive, and that she has a wonderful family... It was fun to see her in "The Bells of St. Mary's" as well! I own the DVD and have watched it twice this weekend!! :) I agree wholeheartedly that Edna May was brilliant in SOAD!! I have seen the movie numerous times, and I really feel that in many ways, Edna May “carries” the movie. Even though the lead players are professional and polished in their respective roles, it is Edna who makes the movie thoroughly enjoyable!! Her smile is adorable, and she lights up the screen! It is also nice to know that she is still alive, and that she has a wonderful family…

It was fun to see her in “The Bells of St. Mary’s” as well! I own the DVD and have watched it twice this weekend!! :)

]]> By: Steve Wonacott http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-7006 Steve Wonacott Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:14:27 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-7006 With reference to Dorothy Hocking's comment: My grandfather was Don Casey Wonacott, brother of Ely V. Wonacott, who I believe was Edna May Wonacott's father. My father Ray Wonacott told me that Ely and Edna May were dining in a Hollywood restaurant and Mr. Hitchcock happened to be at a nearby table. He noticed Edna May and asked if she would be interested in appearing in his movie. I would be curious to hear if this is the correct story and/or hear additional details. I just finished putting together a brief history of Don Wonacott's family including all his brothers and sisters and would be happy to share what I learned. Email me at swonacot@wyoming.com if interested. With reference to Dorothy Hocking’s comment: My grandfather was Don Casey Wonacott, brother of Ely V. Wonacott, who I believe was Edna May Wonacott’s father. My father Ray Wonacott told me that Ely and Edna May were dining in a Hollywood restaurant and Mr. Hitchcock happened to be at a nearby table. He noticed Edna May and asked if she would be interested in appearing in his movie. I would be curious to hear if this is the correct story and/or hear additional details. I just finished putting together a brief history of Don Wonacott’s family including all his brothers and sisters and would be happy to share what I learned. Email me at swonacot@wyoming.com if interested.

]]> By: Dorothy Hocking http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-6760 Dorothy Hocking Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:30:19 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-6760 My cousin Eileen's daughter was married to Edna May's nephew before his death. I remember the family telling the story of her getting a part in "Shadow of a Doubt". Edna May, if you see this, I want you to know I have been a fan of yours ever since "Shadow" came out and we were happy to have Mike and Janet visit us on his last trip to South Dakota. My cousin Eileen’s daughter was married to Edna May’s nephew before his death. I remember the family telling the story of her getting a part in “Shadow of a Doubt”. Edna May, if you see this, I want you to know I have been a fan of yours ever since “Shadow” came out and we were happy to have Mike and Janet visit us on his last trip to South Dakota.

]]> By: Max http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-6591 Max Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:53:29 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-6591 very nice and huge article, thx. read with pleasure :) very nice and huge article, thx. read with pleasure :)

]]> By: Phyllis http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-6472 Phyllis Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:48:02 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-6472 Unfortunately I couldn't watch all of "shadow of a doubt" (will try and catch it on DVD), but I was SO struck by how the little girl (who I now know to be Edna May W) looked so much like the current little girl actress from "Little Miss Sunshine -- both in appearance and persona. Did anyone else have the same thought? Unfortunately I couldn’t watch all of “shadow of a doubt” (will try and catch it on DVD), but I was SO struck by how the little girl (who I now know to be Edna May W) looked so much like the current little girl actress from “Little Miss Sunshine — both in appearance and persona. Did anyone else have the same thought?

]]> By: Russell Sutherland http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-6467 Russell Sutherland Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:35:49 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-6467 I was struck by Edna May's performance in "Shadow of a Doubt". To appear in a Hitchkock film is a tribute. The role inspired me to do some research on Edna May. I wondered why she did not continue on to stardom. I was born a couple of years after Ms. Green and can relate to the film. Ms. Green's role certainly stands out even though it was not significant to the plot. The performance certainly gave realism and color to the film that a viewer can relate to. I was struck by Edna May’s performance in “Shadow of a Doubt”. To appear in a Hitchkock film is a tribute. The role inspired me to do some research on Edna May. I wondered why she did not continue on to stardom. I was born a couple of years after Ms. Green and can relate to the film. Ms. Green’s role certainly stands out even though it was not significant to the plot. The performance certainly gave realism and color to the film that a viewer can relate to.

]]> By: MARILYN HAUCK http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/08/03/my-favorite-bookworm-or-where-in-the-world-is-edna-may-wonacott/#comment-5626 MARILYN HAUCK Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:22:07 +0000 http://tcmmoviemorlocks.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-5626 Edna is my best friend and she indeed is a lovely person, a very sincere wonderful lady. It is a pleasure to know her. She did a fine job of maintaining the home for her husband and sons. Knowing her has been a pleasure. Edna is my best friend and she indeed is a lovely person, a very sincere wonderful lady. It is a pleasure to know her. She did a fine job of maintaining the home for her husband and sons. Knowing her has been a pleasure.

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