Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 29, 2012 Our adoring public have demanded it, so DeathList is proud to present a Seven Brides for Seven Brothers countdown thread:The Seven Brides:Norma Doggett 1925-Virginia Gibson 1928-2013Betty Carr 1929-2008Jane Powell 1929-Nancy Kilgas 1930-Julie Newmar 1933-Ruta Lee 1936-The Seven Brothers:Marc Platt 1913-2014Howard Keel 1919-2004Matt Mattox 1921-2013Jeff Richards 1922-1989Tommy Rall 1929-Jacques d'Amboise 1934-Russ Tamblyn 1934- 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted July 30, 2012 Goodness me, I thought Platt died years ago. One thing though, Julie Newmar was born in 1933, not 1923. Mind, she's not been well lately. Quite a decent survival rate, all things taken into account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 30, 2012 One thing though, Julie Newmar was born in 1933, not 1923. Mind, she's not been well lately. Thanks, Ocky. Fixed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lorna doom Posted July 30, 2012 as its one of my fave films of all time, id hate to hear any of them died......but it is a good survival rate.....can anybody think of another film from way back when with a better one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 31, 2012 as its one of my fave films of all time, id hate to hear any of them died......but it is a good survival rate.....can anybody think of another film from way back when with a better one? I have just had a bit of a look. Since you obviously like musicals, you will be interested to know that quite a few of the cast of French Can-Can (released in the same year) are also still alive but there do indeed seem to be more survivors than average for Seven Brides. I am guessing there might be a lot of survivors still around from Japanese films of that era, given the noted longevity of the Japanese. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 31, 2012 Quite a few cast members of the Big Sleep are still around as well, including Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Malone (who played the sexy, horny book store girl), Sonia Darrin, Tanis Chandler and Shep Houghton. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorna doom 18 Posted February 19, 2013 can't find an obit but according to Wikki, Matt Mattox is, at 92, the fourth to fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorna doom 18 Posted May 2, 2013 Virginia Gibson has gone as reported in the deaths 0f 2013 thread earlier today. 5 down....9 to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 2, 2013 Virginia Gibson has gone as reported in the deaths 0f 2013 thread earlier today. 5 down....9 to go. List duly updated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 3, 2013 I was first with the news ! http://www.deathlist...ndpost&p=188060 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,109 Posted May 3, 2013 I was first with the news ! http://www.deathlist...ndpost&p=188060 Wind yer neck in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorna doom 18 Posted May 3, 2013 I was first with the news ! http://www.deathlist...ndpost&p=188060 i did give you the credit for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted May 3, 2013 can't find an obit but according to Wikki, Matt Mattox is, at 92, the fourth to fall. Here's the obit for Matt Mattox 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorna doom 18 Posted May 4, 2013 Marc Platt must be one to watch out for tho....100 in December.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 4, 2014 Showing that the brides made the right choice, the townsmen have proved to have far less stamina. As far as I know only Earl Barton is left. He was certainly around for this Q&A session at a screening of the film last year. Fellow panellist Julie Newmar looked OK there, but so did Dante DiPaolo, and he went a year later. Dancers- Earl Barton 1941 - Kelly Brown 1928–1981 Dante DiPaolo 1926–2013 Stuntmen- George Robotham 1921–2007 Russell Saunders 1919–2001 Terry Wilson 1923–1999 http://www.kcet.org/...n-brothers.html http://www.kcet.org/...mar-others.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 31, 2014 Our adoring public have demanded it, so DeathList is proud to present a Seven Brides for Seven Brothers countdown thread: The Seven Brides: Norma Doggett 1922- Virginia Gibson 1928-2013 Betty Carr 1929-2008 Jane Powell 1929- Nancy Kilgas 1930- Julie Newmar 1933- Ruta Lee 1936- The Seven Brothers: Marc Platt 1913- Howard Keel 1919-2004 Matt Mattox 1921-2013 Jeff Richards 1922-1989 Tommy Rall 1929- Jacques d'Amboise 1934- Russ Tamblyn 1934- Marc Platt dead at 100 http://www.sfgate.co...ies-5363857.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted March 31, 2014 Our adoring public have demanded it, so DeathList is proud to present a Seven Brides for Seven Brothers countdown thread: The Seven Brides: Norma Doggett 1922- Virginia Gibson 1928-2013 Betty Carr 1929-2008 Jane Powell 1929- Nancy Kilgas 1930- Julie Newmar 1933- Ruta Lee 1936- The Seven Brothers: Marc Platt 1913- Howard Keel 1919-2004 Matt Mattox 1921-2013 Jeff Richards 1922-1989 Tommy Rall 1929- Jacques d'Amboise 1934- Russ Tamblyn 1934- Marc Platt dead at 100 http://www.sfgate.co...ies-5363857.php Yeah right...after the incident at Kirk Douglas' thread, I don't trust guests any longer. I bet Marc is alive and well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 31, 2014 Cheers. List at the top updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMenz 11 Posted October 9, 2015 I have just joined this site to let you know that Norma Doggett was not born in 1922,but in 1925.I am in touch with her and she recently turned 90.To prove this the 1940 US census is available online,and that confirms her year of birth. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted October 11, 2015 I have just joined this site to let you know that Norma Doggett was not born in 1922,but in 1925.I am in touch with her and she recently turned 90.To prove this the 1940 US census is available online,and that confirms her year of birth. Thanks, I have fixed it at the top. By all means, tell Ms Doggett that she has the very dubious honour of appearing on this site! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted October 11, 2015 I have just joined this site to let you know that Norma Doggett was not born in 1922,but in 1925.I am in touch with her and she recently turned 90.To prove this the 1940 US census is available online,and that confirms her year of birth. Thanks, I have fixed it at the top. By all means, tell Ms Doggett that she has the very dubious honour of appearing on this site! For those wondering which one was Ms Doggett, here she is back in her heyday, showing a bit of leg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 11, 2015 I have just joined this site to let you know that Norma Doggett was not born in 1922,but in 1925.I am in touch with her and she recently turned 90.To prove this the 1940 US census is available online,and that confirms her year of birth. Thanks, I have fixed it at the top. By all means, tell Ms Doggett that she has the very dubious honour of appearing on this site! For those wondering which one was Ms Doggett, here she is back in her heyday, showing a bit of leg! Well I would and I'm a nine bob! (That's three dollar bill Sir Creep ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 12, 2015 Our adoring public have demanded it, so DeathList is proud to present a Seven Brides for Seven Brothers countdown thread:The Seven Brides:Norma Doggett 1922-Virginia Gibson 1928-2013Betty Carr 1929-2008Jane Powell 1929-Nancy Kilgas 1930-Julie Newmar 1933-Ruta Lee 1936-The Seven Brothers:Marc Platt 1913-Howard Keel 1919-2004Matt Mattox 1921-2013Jeff Richards 1922-1989Tommy Rall 1929-Jacques d'Amboise 1934-Russ Tamblyn 1934-Marc Platt dead at 100 http://www.sfgate.co...ies-5363857.php Interesting that a centenarian with three kids is only survived by a single grandchild. Gotta be somewhat rare. I must be getting old seems like about 5 years ago Keel ....well.....keeled over, and here it's been a decade! I haven't (nor will I) researched but are any of the remaining brides/brothers ones that were matrimonially linked in the movie? SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 12, 2015 Russ Tamblyn had open heart surgery earlier this year. SC http://welcometotwinpeaks.com/news/russ-tamblyn-dr-jacoby-2016/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMenz 11 Posted October 12, 2015 Thanks for amending Norma';s year of birth.I am sure she would be delighted to know that she has not been forgotten,and would find this highly amusing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites