Lizabeth Scott

Lizabeth Scott Biography

Lizabeth Virginia Scott, born Emma Matzo (September 29, 1922 – January 31, 2015) was an enigmatic American film actress, known for her captivating presence in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. Her sultry voice and smoky allure made her a notable figure in Hollywood. After understudying the role of Sabina in the original Broadway and Boston stage productions of The Skin of Our Teeth, she emerged internationally in such films as The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Dead Reckoning (1947), Desert Fury (1947) and Too Late for Tears (1949).

Of her 22 feature films, she was leading lady in all but one. Her portrayal of complex, femme fatale characters left a lasting impact. In addition to stage and radio, she appeared on television from the late 1940s to early 1970s. Despite a relatively brief filmography, her talent and contribution to the noir genre solidified her as an iconic figure in cinematic history.

Scott's legacy endures through her timeless performances, forever etched in the annals of classic Hollywood.

Lizabeth Scott Movies

Lizabeth Scott Quotes

Confronting the Danger of Unyielding Resolve

Coral Chandler: Martinelli won't ever give up the gun. And this time you might get killed.

Rip Murdock: That would be awful. Wouldn't it?

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Misguided Views on Women and Relationships

Rip Murdock: You know, the trouble with women is they ask too many questions. They should spend all their time just being beautiful.

Coral Chandler: And let the men do the worrying.

Rip Murdock: Yeah. You know, I've been thinking: women ought to come capsule-sized, about four inches high. When a man goes out of an evening, he just puts her in his pocket and takes her along with him, and that way he knows exactly where she is. He gets to his favorite restaurant, he puts her on the table and lets her run around among the coffee cups while he swaps a few lies with his pals...

Coral Chandler: Why...

Rip Murdock: Without danger of interruption. And when it comes that time of the evening when he wants her full-sized and beautiful, he just waves his hand and there she is, full-sized.

Coral Chandler: Why, that's the most conceited statement I've ever heard.

Rip Murdock: But if she starts to interrupt, he just shrinks her back to pocket-size and puts her away.

Coral Chandler: I understand. What you're saying is: women are made to be loved.

Rip Murdock: Is THAT what I'm saying?

Coral Chandler: Yes, it's a confession. A woman may drive you out of your mind, but you wouldn't trust her, and because you couldn't put her in your pocket, you get all mixed up.