Once an indemand hollywood actress, dolores hart shocked the entertainment industry when she gave up everything to become a cloistered benedictine roman catholic nun. She appeared on broadway in 1959s the pleasure of his company, then returned to hollywood for her best remembered film, where. Mother dolores hart is the prioress of the abbey of regina laudis in bethlehem, conn. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Mother dolores hart will be visiting the father peyton center, at holy cross family ministries, for a talk and book signing event on november 10. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records.
Before making religious vows to become a nun, mother dolores hart, osb was a prominent actress in hollywood. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows, which can be purchased at a lower price at. She was one of elvis presleys first onscreen kisses. Mother dolores hart event nun who kissed elvis guest speaker. Dolores hart in florida fl 8 records found whitepages. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Dolores hart phone, address, background info whitepages. A friend suggested visiting this very tranquil place in connecticut one weekend and it was regina laudis abbey, she said. Dolores hart success february 4th, 2016 sent mother dolores hart a fan letter, sase, and two photos on 01152016.
She was considered one of hollywoods rising stars and was cast for roles in wild is the wind, the plunderers, francis of assisi, sail a crooked ship and. Hart was just 18 when she starred with elvis presley in the movie loving you. Dolores harts memoir reflects on her journey from hollywood. Dolores hart appeared in 10 movies in the late 1950s and early 60s, starring opposite some of the biggest stars of the era. The audio version of the bestselling book about the amazing story of the former actress with the big film career who stunned holywood and left it all at the age of 24 to enter the contemplative benedictine abbey of regina laudis. Elvis presley and dolores hart loving you with rare photos duration. Book signing by mother dolores hart the prioress of the abbey of regina laudis will sign copies of her autobiography on nov. Dolores hart we found 98 records for dolores hart in california, new jersey and 31 other states. Mother dolores hart, prioress of the abbey of regina laudis in bethlehem, connecticut reminisced about patricia neal, one of the twentieth centurys most gifted. Dolores hart stunned hollywood in 1963, when after ten highly successful feature films, she chose to enter a contemplative monastery.
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An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows was released in 20 and as of 2015 is in its third printing. Find dolores harts phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. We found 8 records for dolores hart in jacksonville, lady lake and 15 other cities in florida. A book signing, reception, and sung compline will follow. Mother dolores hart returns to the leo house in may 2017. Dolores hart was a bright and beautiful college student when she made her film debut with elvis presley in paramounts 1957 loving you. In both films, dolores played essentially the same role, that of the girl whos sweet and innocent, but especially in king creole somewhat wise to the ways of the world. Dolores hart starred opposite elvis in loving you and king creole, two of his early films from the 50s. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
Mother dolores hart, former hollywood starlet, stopping here on book signing tour. See more ideas about dolores hart, catholic and bride of christ. This item is 100% authentic to include a certificate of authenticity coa hologram by beckett authentication services. She is the author of the ear of the heart, which tells the story of her journey from hollywood star to becoming a nun. From hollywood to holy vows the nun who kissed elvis. Loving mother dolores booksigning to feature discussion with. Mother dolores acclaimed autobiography the ear of the heart. Explore books by mother dolores hart with our selection at. She acted in nine more movies with other big stars such as montgomery clift, anthony quinn, warren beatty and myrna loy. Sep 25, 2008 elvis presley and dolores hart loving you with rare photos duration. Benedictine mother dolores hart, right, reaches out while signing a copy of her book april 25 at the film forum in new york city. Harts book tour will take her across the country, and away from the place she has rarely left since she abandoned her movie star dream life, and where she is now prioress.
A profile of dolores hart, a former hollywood starlet who made her film debut opposite elvis presley in loving you 1957, but quit acting to become a benedictine nun. This page is maintained by ignatius press and carmel. She is a nun at the abbey of regina laudis, which is a contemplative order of 40 benedictine nuns. The actress dolores hart stunned hollywood in 1963 when, after ten highly successful feature films, she chose to enter a contemplative monastery. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mother dolores hart, osb, recently celebrated her golden jubilee of 50 years of vowed life on september 17th, 2016. Nov 16, 2014 book signing by mother dolores hart the prioress of the abbey of regina laudis will sign copies of her autobiography on nov.
Mother hart may be best known as elvis love interest in loving you. Even more surprising than her books candor is the sight of her promoting it around the country. Mother dolores hart talk and booksigning easton, ma patch. Mother dolores hart, born dolores hicks, was a born into nonreligious family broken by divorce and alcoholism. Not yet out of her teens, hart was discovered by producer hal wallis, who cast her as elvis new leading lady in both loving you 1957 and. Dolores hart was raised by her grandparents in chicago. Now, fifty years later, mother dolores gives this fascinating account of her life, with coauthor and lifelong friend, richard deneut. The first part of the ear of the heart tells of dolores childhood and time in hollywood as an actress in the 50s and 60s. Dolores hart was born on october 20, 1938 in chicago, illinois, usa as dolores hicks. Mother dolores hart books and biography waterstones.
Aug 22, 20 even more surprising than her book s candor is the sight of her promoting it around the country. Born dolores hicks in 1938 in chicago, she starred in 10 movies in the 1950s and 60s. While kevin hart wont be answering any more questions for this event, please signup for the newsletter and youll be notified of future signings and broadcasts. Tooley is a six year old boy who plans to be a detective during summer vacation. The authenticity can be verified on beckett authentication services website. She even included a piece of cardboard and an extra stamp. Dolores hart books list of books by author dolores hart. Childrens book illustrated by mother dolores hartbook signing at bethlehem library tooley makes a friend is a book for children of all ages with story by ree howell and illustrations by mother dolores hart. She is an actress, known for where the boys are 1960, francis of assisi 1961 and come fly with me 1963.
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