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This week we spotlight the choices of veteran singing actress Patricia Morison, who created the roles of Lilli Vanessi/Katharine in the original Broadway production of Kiss Me, Kate and celebrates her 100th birthday March 19.
Laurette Taylor in The Glass Menagerie
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I couldn't speak for an hour after the curtain came down.
Katharine Cornell in The Barretts of Wimpole Street
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Katharine and Brian Aherne were magical.
The Lunts in The Guardsman
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Masters of duplicity on both parts.
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Epitome of masculinity with a glorious voice.
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Merman in anything...pure and effortless.
Helen Hayes in Victoria Regina
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I was flattered to understudy her at 19, but never went on.
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Absolutely lovely with a glorious voice.
Gertrude Lawrence in Charlot Revue
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Unbelievable - Beyond charm.
Tallulah Bankhead in The Little Foxes
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Riveting and Breathtaking.
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Who else can make you laugh and cry at the same time?