It’s always great to get some feed-back
from my blog posts. Two years ago I posted a picture of Joan Rice (1930-1997)
in the make-up department for her role as Maid Marian during the filming of
Walt Disney’s Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men in early 1951.
At the time, I was not sure who the
gentleman was applying the make-up. I went through the names, including
Geoffrey Rodway the Makeup Supervisor on the movie, Trevor Crole-Rees, Stuart
Freeborn, Eddie Knight, A. L Lawrence, Robert Alexander and Wally Schneiderman.
They are all listed in various articles as uncredited makeup artists on Disney’s
live-action movie. At the time I guessed in might have been Geoffrey Rodway.
Well
I was thrilled recently to receive a comment on that post from Alex Rodway who
said:
“Yes that is Geoffrey Rodway, my
grandfather.”
I am hoping Geoff will get back in touch
and perhaps share any anecdotes he may have heard regarding his grandfather’s
career in the film business, particularly on the ‘Story of Robin Hood!’
9 comments:
"Geoffrey Rodway"
Geoffrey Rodway Make-Up Supervisor.
Walt Disney's Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men (1952)
Joan Rice (1930-1997)
Another wonderful find - of someone who has connections to the making of the film. Great News again
I have just looked further into the career of Geoffrey Rodway and it seems he was active from the early forties right through to the seventies working in the make-up departments. Also he worked with Joan Rice - not just on Robin Hood but also Curtain Up, A Day To Remember and One Good Turn. Before Robin Hood he had also worked on Treasure Island. Interesting to note some of the careers that go along with the Film Industry - particularly as it was at that time.
Thanks for this information Neil. It seems there are many familiar names linked to those well-loved films of that era.
Hi, Just a quick question. Did Geoffrey Rodway Ever live in Iver Bucks with his family. If so I used to be a friend of theirs.
Mick.
I have had a quick look, but unfortunately I can not find any information on where he later lived. Perhaps a reader can help.
HI All - I'm another of Geoff's grandsons - cousin of Alex who wrote in previously. Geoff did a large number of films at Pinewood Studios, which are of course situated in Iver. So yes Geoff and his wife Nora (who was also his assistant) did live in the area - I think in Denham and Iver at some stage. This was up until Geoff retired and they moved to the South coast during the seventies. I hope this is of interest. Regards Tim Walker.
Thank you Tim for getting in touch. I will update this blog with your new details and information.
Yes. Geoff lived there with husband wife Nora
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