She also gets the best song of the entire movie with there are worse things i could do. Lets take a look back to when the film first released in 1978 and see what those rydell high students. Grease is an infamous musicalplay turned film, adapted and produced by allan carr, chartering the summertastic rock n roll of the 1950s, centring on the highs and lows of a group of teenagers at highschool, rydell high. Cha cha is too busy dancing up a storm to pay attention or care what anyone thinks of her. Grease barbie dolls 1973now for sale in stock ebay. From the movie, she racked up a notable number of tv credits in shows including the fonz and the. Your guardian angel will show up once you screw up your life sufficiently. It seemed like the 1978 movie grease was on cable every day, and i watched it almost that often. John travolta is a big fan of that grease internet theory that went viral that costar olivia newtonjohns sandy is actually dead in the film morbid, yes.
These are all the things in grease you only notice as an adult. Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for frenchy from grease. Certain moments that begin to take on a grander meaning as society changes and grows. I grew up watching diddi conn frenchy as stacy jones in shining time station and thomas and the magic rail road when i was a kid growing up, so its no surprise that frenchy is my favorite character. As cult movie classic grease prepares to turn 40, one of its main stars has divulged juicy behind the. Sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Barbie collector doll grease movie frenchy 30 years m3256 mattel pink label coa. Grease star who played frenchy reveals behind the scenes gossip as movie turns 40. Her character spices up her wardrobe with colors like tangerine orange, lemon yellow and bubblegum pink, and although she accidentally dyes her hair pink, her hair and nails are always impeccably styled. In the beginning of the movie she is already friends with sandy olsson. Mar 28, 2018 actress didi conn is best known for her role in grease as the character frenchy an aspiring beautician and sandys confidant in the pink ladies. Sandra dee sandy olsson born 1941 is one of the main characters in grease. She was played by actress didi conn in the 1978 movie adaptation and marya small in the original 1972 broadway musical.
Movies and films from the 70s are still quite popular not only among the adults but also the youth. Tenor, e4f5 frenchys suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school. Throughout the movie, sandy undergoes a transformation from the sweet, innocent girl from australia of the 1950s to the tight clothes wearing, rockandroll listening girl of the 1960s. Hes a bad boy who wears a leather jacket and hangs out with others who do the same. The most violence committed is the shoving match at the dance in the first movie and the tbirds throwing pies at the scorpions at the carnival. We can guess which grease character you are based on 20.
Who is the main female character in grease and the main character in grease 2. You may seem tough and disobedient while you cruise in your hot rod, however underneath that defiant exterior is a charming, caring person. In grease 2, she also welcomes michael carrington to a brand new. Funloving frenchy went from her singing days in grease and grease 2 to living as. Didi conn was born edith bernstein, july, 1951 in brooklyn, new york, she is memorable for her role as frenchy in grease. Feb 19, 2020 in 1978, fans met frenchy in grease, a movie adaptation of a broadway musical. The grease community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Frenchy legend reveals scene she struggles to watch. Frenchy is effervescent, fun loving, and a bit ditzy at times. What does frenchy try to do to sandy, when all the girls are spending the night together. The older you get, the more you realize that rizzo is actually the most sympathetic character in the whole movie. A real rebel without a cause, youre a true greaser with a personality that is electrifying.
Actress didi conn is best known for her role in grease as the character frenchy an aspiring beautician and sandys confidant in the pink ladies. Conn was born in brooklyn, new york, the daughter of a clinical psychologist. Danny and sandy, as impressionable teenagers, totally change themselves to be with one another. Didi conn, aka frenchy, on the enduring power of grease after 40. None of the original group are mentioned in the second movie. Starring john travolta and olivia newtonjohn, grease became the highestgrossing movie musical of that century and remains one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time. Grease character descriptions ages are listed as approximate. From the movie, she racked up a notable number of tv credits in shows including the fonz and the happy days gang, benson and shining time station. I loved the character that last song was about, frenchy. Grease is a 1978 american musical romantic comedy film based on the 1971 musical of the same name by jim jacobs and warren casey. The movie grease is a timeless classic that many people from all walks of life can enjoy. Grease grease the movie photo fanpop i got frenchy.
Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 70 produced by 3 cinematography by 1 film editing. Moviegoers all over the world soon learned grease is the word. Danny zuko is back in rydell high school for senior year. Didi conn played the role of frenchy in the 1978 film grease. View quote to sandy men are rats, listen to me, theyre fleas on rats, worse than that, theyre amoebas on fleas on rats. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing grease 1978 near you. Grease characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. These surprising grease movie facts will have you saying. In 1978, fans met frenchy in grease, a movie adaptation of a broadway musical. Grease is a musical, so its characters sing their feelings. Why is frenchy encouraged to drop out of beauty school. In the stage shows before grease was made into a film, jeff conaway, who plays kenickie, played danny and john travolta played doody.
If you are in the general age range or can play a particular age, please audition. Being a mix of musical, romance and comedy, it is one of the mostwatched movies of all time. Didi is the only star to have gone on to appear in north grease 2 and the live. We stayed in character all the time we were filming grease. Grease 1978 cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. One of the most popular films of the 1970s is grease which was directed by randal keliser and produced by robert stigwood and alan carr. Jun 15, 2018 june 16, 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of grease and we cant stop thinking about the 1978 classic. Richard gere also auditioned to play danny in the movie, but john was given the part because of his role in saturday night fever. Also, didi conn, who plays frenchy, wanted to play rizzo. Francesca alicia frenchy facciano lefevre in the novelization, is one of the main protagonists in grease, a charter member of the pink ladies. Where is frenchy when the beauty school dropout sequence. Answer these six questions and well reveal which grease character you are go grease lightning.
How is he related to sandy from the original grease movie. July, 1951, professionally known as didi conn, is an american actress, best known for her work as frenchie in grease, denise stevens downey in benson and stacy jones in shining time station. So it seems sacrilegious to make grease this weeks bad movie rewatch, as it is the greatest film of all time. Jul 21, 2008 grease the movie beauty school drop out a great movie. Grease is a 1978 american musical romantic comedy film based on the 1971 musical of the.
Ensemblesatb the clubjacketed, gumchewing, hipswinging girls gang who hang around with the burger palace boys. Frenchy is a young woman with an average height, a slight peach skin tone, brown eyes and curly red hair. Frenchy grease characters, grease movie, grease costumes. Whether you have raised kids or are still a kid, you can relate to all of the awesome songs and some of the situations that are going on in this great movie. Few of the original cast members reprised their roles. On its surface, its a plaintive romantic ballad about how screwed up she is. Rizzo she is one of the most popular girls in school and is idolized by many of the students. And, frankly, her reputation isnt any worse than rizzos. The character frenchy from the movie grease not only has a heart of gold, but she also has a unique panache that enables her to mix polished, classic charm with quirky fruity colors. This quiz one may be a little more diffecult then the others.
With over 40 film and television credits, we should acknowledge didis work in the fonz and the happy days gang 1980, grease. Grease is one of my favorite movies, and frenchy is my favorite character. Cha cha, despite having two names, is a fairly minor character. Didi conn appears as frenchy from grease no 1 in the movie grease two. Throughout the movie, sandy undergoes a transformation from the sweet, innocent girl from australia of the 1950s to the tight clothes wearing, rockandroll listening girl of. Often the ages of characters are adjusted within reason when we are casting these shows. Dec 12, 2017 in the stage shows before grease was made into a film, jeff conaway, who plays kenickie, played danny and john travolta played doody. Can you match them together with the correct character. We love frenchy, but cha chas reputation has nothing to do with her dancing. You can learn everything you need to know from this classic movie musical.
Grease 2 ended up featuring then newcomers maxwell caulfield and michelle pfeiffer, with didi being the only original cast member to return as. Frenchy legend reveals scene she struggles to watch youll never guess why grease legend didi conn, who played frenchy in the 1978 movie, has admitted that she gets slightly. Grease 1978grease 2grease livefrenchy greasegrease lighteningfilm quotesgrease movie quotesgrease is the wordfrankie avalon. If you rather prefer the films from the 70s and are a big fan of grease than you have certainly landed in the right place.
The movie musical made new fans when it landed on the small screen in 2016. The movie was packed with catchy songs like summer nights, we go together, greased lightning, and my favorite at the time, beauty school dropout. Much like frenchy, you are a bright light in a sea of darkness. Grease legend didi conn, who played frenchy in the 1978 movie, has. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Grease s frenchie is sweet and kind, but she also drops out of high school in her final year when she could probably just wait. To mark greases 40th anniversary, the hollywood reporter is.
Grease star frenchy reveals hot summer nights on set as iconic film. When it comes to love, you can be a bit of a hound dog, but you know how to shape up for the one that you want. So this video has been so highly requested since i put up my first 80s seamstress video back in. Frenchy legend reveals scene she struggles to watch youll never guess why grease legend didi conn, who played frenchy in the 1978 movie. Marty doesnt get enough of an arc, and sandy, as the song goes, is a bit of a sap. June 16, 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of grease and we cant stop thinking about the 1978 classic. Written by bronte woodard and directed by randal kleiser in his theatrical feature film debut, the film depicts the lives of greaser danny zuko and australian transfer student sandy olsson who develop an attraction for each other. Which grease character are you based on your zodiac sign. The character from grease that youre most like is frenchy. Grease movie, star who played frenchy reveals set secrets. In a movie loaded with backwards sexual politics, this song is remarkably ahead of its time. Men are rats, listen to me, theyre fleas on rats, worse than that, they. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available. Quizzes on the classic 70s movie grease starring john travolta and olivia newton john.
Despite this, she is endlessly friendly and loyal to her friends. Sandy and her family moved to america from australia, after summer vacation. Grease is a musical play and film made in the 70s about the 50s. Instead, grease lets emotions build, then, when they just cant contain their feelings anymore, its characters burst into song. It will increase your chances of being cast tremendously. Find out which character from the 1978 film, grease you are by answering the questions in this personality test. A little bit of everything in the musical movie grease. As previously discussed, rizzo is the best character in grease. The film stars john travolta as danny, olivia newtonjohn as sandy, and stockard.
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