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Bonita Granville

posted 12 years ago by beetiesmom
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...was remarkable as the psycho-child, Mary Tilford. I'm sure she got lots of "poison pen" letters after this movie was released, but grew up to be a wonderful actress---she had a great start!

[–] Satantangoandcash 9 years ago

She certainly deserved her best supporting actress Oscar nomination.

[–] jthemanjj 9 years ago

I came on here to say the same thing (and she probably should have WON it).

Both her and Marcia Mae Jones (Rosalie) performed better than the leads and seemed to be effortless in their portrayals.

[–] jjparish 9 years ago

I thought bonita gave the strongest performance out of the whole cast. I despised her character by the films end. wonderful acting.

[–] TrangPak2 9 years ago

Look for her film "the beloved brat" her character is even worse and Bonita chews the scenery like a termite Ion acid.

[–] cyninbend-149-610489 9 years ago

The original "bad seed!" Amazing the entire performance in that later movie originated right here.

[–] rudeboymurray (3291) 5 years ago

Evil movie kids can be grating and one-note, but Granville is mesmerising in this, flipping from conniving whispers to vicious glares to full-on hysterics at the drop of a hat.

[–] Washingtonnative (2613) 5 years ago

It's because she became so desperate at a breaking point.